Rod holders

I need help with rod holders....I have an aluminum flat bottom boat, currently has BPS plastic rod holders, but they wont hold a catfish rod, the plastic gears strip allowing the tip of the pole to fall in the water. here is what I currently have
BPS rod holder


Any ideas on a different style? I like the ones made like this, but I cant do a bottom mount like this..
Rod holder 2

Have you checked Bee-Ready/Pro Angler?

http://www.beereadys.com

I know they're not the same setup, but they're great!

I've got monster rod holders on my boat love them.

I have driftmasters on the gunnels, and three sets of four Bee readys I can plug in on the stern and bow when needed. I like the versatility of the Bee Readys since you can mount them just about any way you want to.

I like the style f the monster ones but I need a side mount

I looked at those BPS rod holders and walked away from them pretty quick, they didn't appear to be durable enough, when I got my boat this past spring it had the same style of rod holders but they were the cabelas heavy duty brand and I've been very happy with them, I've caught plenty of big fish on them and have had no problems, I also have some of the rod holders that I purchased on eBay that are similar to drift master and those have been great too.

http://rammount.com/part/RAP-370-F. I went with these ram rod holders. A little expensive but a lifetime warranty. I like em a lot

I agree with MJ. We put the Cabelas ones on and they have held up. They are called the 360HT's.
They are basically the same as Scott. Here is a link to them
cabelas rod holder

A little expensive? Bee Readys have a lifetime warranty as well. I prefer them because they are low profile and aren't in the way.

BeeReady

Bee Ready is the best.

I have driftmaster pro duo's 55 here is a shot of my 20/72 jon boat
There 1/2 inch and have had plenty of big blues pulling down and staying down......personally I believe every one should consider getting a rod holder that is built very very strong....in case you fallout you got something to grab that will hold YOU and not just a fish

Thats a real neat boat Sam. You've got it lookin cool too!

Sam if time permits could you post up a closer view of how they are mounted.

www.beereadys.com

jtRussell I will take a picture up close and post it if I can remember...we plan on fishing Saturday before the massive cold front and rain up here.... The mounting and extensions are very simple / strong /effective /

If it is the bass pro mounts that are adjustable and have the bolt with a lever that locks them down you can take the lever out and just put a nut and bolt in them. They won't be adjustable but they are very strong holders if you do this.

http://www.carolinarodholders.com anyone tried these?

Looks like a cool idea, especially if you don't like drilling holes in your boat.

Just put some monsters on the t rail. Hopefully will like them.

Sorry for the sideways pic

You will!!

got these from amazon. Should be here Friday, hopefully I can try them out this weekend.

Ok

The first shot is the rod holder laying on the ice chest

The second shot is uncovered attached to the rail half inch all thread 12 inch extension then I cover it with pipe

That's cool. I'll remember that if I need to add an extension to them. I'll take a couple of pics once I get them mounted this weekend

Look past the 42lber at the rods in the holders...notice the angle..a lot of people have expensive rod holders ..... but are they UP high enough to set circles with ease?