Millhouse2020 Posted July 23, 2012 Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 Hi there, I'm looking for your opinions on rod holders for muskie. My boat came outfitted with Scotty rod holders and I would like to know if anyone uses these rod holders for muskie trolling? They are plastic but seem to me like they would be durable enough to use on ski's. A fellow I spoke with at the local tackle shop this weekend recommend down-east rod holders for muskies as this is what he uses. Would be interested to know what the other muskie hunters on the board think about rod holders. Thanks everyone, Millhouse2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raf Posted July 23, 2012 Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 people use the scottys and report no issues. myself, it's downeasters for life i see the scotty's flexing all kinds, so for me, it's metal all the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Nelson Posted July 23, 2012 Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 Scottys are a decent rod holder, but if u have any drag malfuntion when trolling at 5 plus miles an hr, then they will explode, and you lose a rod, reel, bait, and a fish. Also if you do any late fall trolling, plastic can get brittle in cold temps.The down east salty holders are much better suited to the strains of Musky fishing. ( plus they are esier to remove a rod with a lot of pressure on it. ). I wouldnt risk the Scottys, go get some saltys. They will last you forever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted July 23, 2012 Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 Salties for me too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercman Posted July 23, 2012 Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 Just got a Double downeaster.Took me a couple of times to get used to releaseing it under load, but they are great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyb Posted July 23, 2012 Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 I'll tell you what...not a lot of people know about these, but they are pretty much the only one you should consider. They're metal, and come in a few different styles, and are called *looks up....reads other responses* NEVER MIND Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squid Posted July 23, 2012 Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 Down Easters all the way nothing better off of the shelf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubbles Posted July 23, 2012 Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 you have heard all you need to hear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F7Firecat Posted July 23, 2012 Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 www.trojantackle.ca Dave Dutchak will set you up with the down easters and all the hardware to mount them properly to your boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Handlebarz Posted July 23, 2012 Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 Well if ya did not get the hint down easter all the way. Now I know Scotty makes the orca and striker rod holder used out west on king salmon but they are a lot different from the normal Scotty's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted July 23, 2012 Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 Now I know Scotty makes the orca and striker rod holder used out west on king salmon but they are a lot different from the normal Scotty's I've used the Strikers for pickeral set-ups Mike and they work OK for that type of fishing or even smaller musky baits but I doubt they'd ever handle the pressure from baits like Plows or Frankies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millhouse2020 Posted July 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 Thanks guys, I really appreciate your input. Looks like I will be getting some down-east Salty's on my next trip to the tackle shop. I like the fact this model can be easily removed and transferred to another boat if you want. I also won't have to drill any holes in my boat. This may be a stupid question but do I need to be concerned about the metal hardware damaging my rods and or reels? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercman Posted July 23, 2012 Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 Thanks guys, I really appreciate your input. Looks like I will be getting some down-east Salty's on my next trip to the tackle shop. I like the fact this model can be easily removed and transferred to another boat if you want. I also won't have to drill any holes in my boat. This may be a stupid question but do I need to be concerned about the metal hardware damaging my rods and or reels? ITS PRETTY SMOOTH METAL.IF YOU ARE CAREFUL, YOU SHOULD BE FINE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike rousseau Posted July 23, 2012 Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 My buddy had a Scotty ripped off the back of his boat... I dont trust them for musky fishing... I use down east rod holders... They're great... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregoire Posted July 24, 2012 Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 Thanks guys, I really appreciate your input. Looks like I will be getting some down-east Salty's on my next trip to the tackle shop. I like the fact this model can be easily removed and transferred to another boat if you want. I also won't have to drill any holes in my boat. This may be a stupid question but do I need to be concerned about the metal hardware damaging my rods and or reels? If you plan on using the same rods for trolling and casting get the salty's rubber coated. I think you can get them from trojan. If you have separate trolling rods with foam handles you have no need to worry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rizzo Posted July 24, 2012 Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 I have a down easter...but actually just wedge my rod in the boat seat when I'm trolling. I often troll at 8 or even close to 9 mph and I feel more comfortable having the rod wedged into the seat (my down easter is just a clamp on, not mounted) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NANUK Posted July 24, 2012 Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 Down East Salties are what I use for my Lk Ont wire divers, those dipsys pull hard and no issues with Salties. Yes, they can be hard on the rod handles, I usually cradle the reel in Salties so only the hard reel seat comes in contact with the holder. A plastic rod holder will fail sooner or later, it may cost you a rod & reel when it does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted July 24, 2012 Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 Hi there, I'm looking for your opinions on rod holders for muskie. My boat came outfitted with Scotty rod holders and I would like to know if anyone uses these rod holders for muskie trolling? They are plastic but seem to me like they would be durable enough to use on ski's. A fellow I spoke with at the local tackle shop this weekend recommend down-east rod holders for muskies as this is what he uses. Would be interested to know what the other muskie hunters on the board think about rod holders. Thanks everyone, Millhouse2020 Folbe. Love 'em. I do use the locking feature when trolling, takes just a split second to unlock the holder. Rollie and Helen's has them. I bought direct from the company. http://www.muskyshop.com/modules/cart/products.php/nav_id/22/page/1/id/1904/name/FolbeAdvantageRodHolders http://www.folbe.com/ Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millhouse2020 Posted July 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 Looks like its down-easters for me then. I do have some seperate trolling rods I just acquired but would like to be able to use any of my rods in trolling if need be. Maybe I could coat them in a liquid rubber material or something or use some hockey tape to keep them from scarring up rods and reels. Im sure I can figure something out. It seems 99% of the muskie hunters swear by this model so I suppose I better listen up. I may still get the clamp on adapter for the scotty's as well since they are almost useless the way the previous boat owner set them up. You can only put the but end of the rod in the holder as they are set up now. It works OK for light trolling but i think I still risk loosing a rod and reel with them as is. Thanks for all the input guys its very much appreciated! I hope to post again in the coming weeks with a pic of the big muskie I caught using these rod holders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
addy79 Posted July 27, 2012 Report Share Posted July 27, 2012 So I went to BPS and grabbed a couple Salty's about $40 a peice. Oddly enough, the guy at BPS says people have been buying em up this week, wonder if this thread had something to do with that?? LOL Anyways, just wondering, is it safe to keep the rods in the Salty's while travelling from spot to spot without having to worry about them falling out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millhouse2020 Posted July 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2012 So I went to BPS and grabbed a couple Salty's about $40 a peice. Oddly enough, the guy at BPS says people have been buying em up this week, wonder if this thread had something to do with that?? LOL Anyways, just wondering, is it safe to keep the rods in the Salty's while travelling from spot to spot without having to worry about them falling out? Im on my way to Toronto tomorrow and was going to stop in at BPS to pick up 2 of them. I hope there are some left for me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted July 27, 2012 Report Share Posted July 27, 2012 Im on my way to Toronto tomorrow and was going to stop in at BPS to pick up 2 of them. I hope there are some left for me... If BPS doesn't have any, just continue down to JB's. He's only a couple miles further and should have them in stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
addy79 Posted July 27, 2012 Report Share Posted July 27, 2012 Im on my way to Toronto tomorrow and was going to stop in at BPS to pick up 2 of them. I hope there are some left for me... I'd call ahead, there was only one on the rack and he grabbed a second one from the back for me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millhouse2020 Posted July 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2012 Thanks guys, the plan was to stop in at both if my fiance will let me. I think I have decided on a Calcutta TE over the Tranx for my new muskie stick and I was going to pick that up at JB's. I figured BPS would have the best price on the holders but if they are out I will see if JB's has any. The local shop had one but they wanted $50 so I figure i will save the $10 each if I can. A penny saved... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted July 27, 2012 Report Share Posted July 27, 2012 Thanks guys, the plan was to stop in at both if my fiance will let me. I think I have decided on a Calcutta TE over the Tranx for my new muskie stick and I was going to pick that up at JB's. I figured BPS would have the best price on the holders but if they are out I will see if JB's has any. Your gonna be extremely happy with that TE, it's an incredible reel. I got mine at JB's a couple years back they were $130 CHEAPER than BPS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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