Stoty Posted September 6, 2012 Report Share Posted September 6, 2012 I'm looking to setup my Nitro for Quinte trolling but am having a hard time deciding which is the best way to go to mount rod holders on my boat. I've purchased a couple of the flush mounth Scotty holders, that I am debating mounting to the gunnel of the boat by drilling into the glass. But I've heard that the gel coat can spider crack if not done properly, so I'm nervous to drill. I found some other mounts that you can attach directly to the rope cleats of the boat. Extreme Fishing Concepts No drilling or anything and they're easily removable. Only problem... they're like $80/each and I'd need 4... Whereas the scotty's are $8, and I already have the actual "rod holder" portion so it would cost me $32 in total. I've also heard that there are mounts you can use your seat holes to mount as well, but am having a hard time finding them online. Has anyone done this type of thing, or have any other ideas? I'd love to avoid having to drill into my boat, but can't really justify spending $350-400 on rod holders. Any help is much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aplumma Posted September 6, 2012 Report Share Posted September 6, 2012 Take an old pole and weld a flat plate on the top. Mount the scotty mounts to them with bolts and troll away. I have a double made up that go directly over the motor so turning is a breeze. You can fit 4 of them on a bigger plate just template it with rods in place so you can make room for the butts at the angle you want to set them at. Art Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoty Posted September 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2012 Great idea Art. Do you have a picture of yours? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike rousseau Posted September 6, 2012 Report Share Posted September 6, 2012 Do you have any rails? If not have you considered adding them to your boat? Then you have lots of options for rod holders... And the rails are attached by small screws into the glass... Instead of drilling a big hole for Scotty's... They don't really get in the way either... Especially on a low profile bass boat... My brother has them in his ranger and we have Scotty mounts that are made for rails... You can even clamp on salties for musky fishing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoty Posted September 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2012 No rails on my boat, but that is def a possibility that I haven't thought of. Just not sure if I want the visual of rails on a bass boat... ya know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike rousseau Posted September 6, 2012 Report Share Posted September 6, 2012 Yeah... They come in all lengths.... And different heights as well... So you can mount them as for back as possible... Even on the transom area... But like you said... They are a permanent mount.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike rousseau Posted September 6, 2012 Report Share Posted September 6, 2012 Another option is a track style set up... So when you remove the rod holders you left with a 1/4-1/2 inch high by 3 inch wide by ???? Long track on a carpeted deck section... You get towers made that go in these tracks... Awesome set up... But pretty pricy.... Trojan tackle is one company.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted September 6, 2012 Report Share Posted September 6, 2012 I would go with tracks you can put rod holders or downriggers or many other things Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoty Posted September 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2012 I've thought about track systems, but like you said pretty pricey. I also dont know if I want the visual of tracks on the boat...and not sure about drilling them into the glass. If I'm gonna drill into the glass, then might as well just go with the Flush Scotty mounts. Cheap, small and out of the way and not an "eyesore" (for lack of better wording). Mounting tracks on the deck is an option, but I wouldnt want them there all year round as they (might) get in the way and dont want to have to re-mount them each year. To drill or not to drill..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HTHM Posted September 6, 2012 Report Share Posted September 6, 2012 I have rod holders mounted to my "Oh crap" rails on my Ranger. They work well, but the rails could be a little farther forward so the rods are easier to watch. To drill into gel-coat, my understanding is the gel-cote should be broken by pressing the drill bit into it while turning in reverse, then you drill through the fiberglass to complete the hole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickingfrog Posted September 6, 2012 Report Share Posted September 6, 2012 Simple. Two boats. Given the "non-perminantnce" I would not drill, and would explore all other options first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlowPoke Posted September 6, 2012 Report Share Posted September 6, 2012 I'm still wondering why you bought a bass boat.... tubing, trolling... what's next? "Hey guys, I need something to store my scuba tanks..." LOL Go with the pedestal mount. Clean and easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lungelarry Posted September 6, 2012 Report Share Posted September 6, 2012 Drill.............its only a Nitro........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoty Posted September 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2012 I'm still wondering why you bought a bass boat.... tubing, trolling... what's next?"Hey guys, I need something to store my scuba tanks..." LOL Competitive Bass fisherman for most of the year.... Tube - wife's idea, def not mine. Trolling - only for a few weeks in Nov/Dec, but 10lb+ Walleye are addictive just not as much as Bass Plus... being able to fly down the lake at 70mph is a rush like no other! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecmilley Posted September 7, 2012 Report Share Posted September 7, 2012 can use your existing front and rear seat bases one for several rods and the front one for a planer board mast. or as another alternative you mat be able to put some rod holders in the deck directly behind the seats i know i never stand in the front corners of the rear deck you can even get the height extenders for the scottys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoty Posted September 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2012 I found this online last night... and think I am going to go this way... simple and cheap! And with any extra..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted September 7, 2012 Report Share Posted September 7, 2012 I found this online last night... and think I am going to go this way... simple and cheap! I don't know about you, but I only fish with holders like that when fishing for marlin use the same idea but mount real rod holders to it so you can change the angle to suit the type of fishing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoty Posted September 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2012 use the same idea but mount real rod holders to itso you can change the angle to suit the type of fishing exactly! I have scotty's and RAM rod holders that will be going on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecmilley Posted September 8, 2012 Report Share Posted September 8, 2012 now how are you goiong to get the opti to 1.2mph? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoty Posted September 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2012 Dual large drift socks.... I'm hoping! Either that... or I'll be using the Minn Kota! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinker Posted September 8, 2012 Report Share Posted September 8, 2012 I would go with tracks myself. Mounted to the deck. They have inserts to go in them when not in use. You hardly know they're there. From the track, I'd run a 3 holder tree on each side. S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HTHM Posted September 8, 2012 Report Share Posted September 8, 2012 now how are you goiong to get the opti to 1.2mph? Dual large drift socks.... I'm hoping! Either that... or I'll be using the Minn Kota! Put a 12 pitch prop on the motor... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlowPoke Posted September 8, 2012 Report Share Posted September 8, 2012 Put a 12 pitch prop on the motor... I've got a new 15"x16p 4 blade that would be the cat's backside for all your tubing and trolling needs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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