I don't troll but I'm sure they would work if you tightened them down really hard. I leave mine a little loose so I can adjust the angle of the rod when necessary. They are extremely durable and strong. You can use them like a cleat and I've caught everything from hybrids and bull reds to 7' blacktip sharks. I bought them because they are durable, the rod is easily removable, low profile, and I like the double rod feature.