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Tried looking up "flush mount rod holders" but got back everything but. I want to install 2 flush mount rod holders on my kayak and didn't realize there were so many differences in the different brands. One has a hole in the bottom or some other opening for drainage and another is closed off to prevent water getting into the hole etc etc. Would sure like to hear some recommendations. Thanks, Pop
My recommendations is not to use a flush mount rod holder. Why put a 1-inch hole in your kayak that only holds the rod in one direction?
When you put rod holders on a milk crate or similar positioning, how many directions can you change them? You still can only put rods in one direction. By installing flush mount rod holders you can do away with the milk crate where rod holders are usually attached, and gives more room for other items such as a small ice chest or small live bait container or whatever else you want to put in the back. I can put 2 plastic lure boxes under my seat which will give me all I need on a given day. Come to think of it, your seat only goes in one direction, your kayak usually only goes forward, depth finder only down. You get the idea. I guess to each his own. Pop
PS: I really didn't want to send this reply, but; I couldn't help it :)
The rod holders on my milk crate will hold the rod horizontal to the water (my preferred way to store them) to nearly vertical and rotate 360 degrees. So one can carry their rods pretty much in any direction that they choose. JMO but vertical flush mount rod holders won't allow for trolling, are difficult to use while underneath shoreline overhanging trees or going under low bridges/culverts, rods are in the way for casting, and when placed immediately behind the seat are difficult remove and install. Your mileage may vary. If you plan on fishing in the rain, you will want the flush mounted ones that are capped.