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3
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Good construction but...,
September 25, 2009
By johnnybighit13
from Twin Cities Minnesota
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"I have a small row boat so I needed something to hold my pole while I trolled to a new location of the lake. I wanted something to hold the pole and affordable. Just by looking at the design, I knew from the start that this holder will not stay in place but I wanted something to secure my pole for me. What I mean is, because of the long thread and winged nut, the holder spins around and the pole will not stay in the direction you want it to. You'll have to be creative and use washers or a rubber spacer to get it from not swinging around. It's has to be be tighter in order for it not to swing backward. Would I leave my pole in it while I troll without securing it better to the boat? NO. What I use it for is to secure my pole by placing my pole on the floor of the boat and then put the rod between the fingers of the holder. This works for me as I troll slowly. I don't need it expanding 6-7 feet from the side of my boat. I just need the pole secured enough so the 30 inch Pike doesn't take my rod for a waterskiing trip.
So if you're looking for something that is secure and more stable in holding a pole out from the boat, I would look elsewhere or think of a creative way to keep it from swinging around. For the price, it's exactly what I needed and expected. The construction is tough durable metal too so no worries on it bending. I think my boat will bend before this thing ever does?
I do recommend it if you are not a picky fisherman."
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Would you recommend this product to a friend?
Yes
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Review 2 for Driftmaster™ Rod Holders
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4
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Functional,
July 14, 2009
By kiln
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"Sturdy and easy to remove for boat storage and transportation. Compatible with both spinning rod combos and trolling combos -- that makes them useful for a variety of applications, deadsticking, slip-bobbers, and trolling. Do not use the right thread rod holders on the port side if you plan to troll. Cabela's should carry the left-thread Driftmasters -- it would be easier to rig both sides of the boat with one purchase."
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Would you recommend this product to a friend?
Yes
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Review 3 for Driftmaster™ Rod Holders
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5
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Perfect matchup,
August 12, 2008
By oldfox
from Great Northeast
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"I purchased these for use on Cabelas FishCat Panther inflatable. They were a perfect match for the tubular frame of the boat. Ideal for drift fishing and trolling. Well made and extremely durable!"
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Would you recommend this product to a friend?
Yes
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Review 4 for Driftmaster™ Rod Holders
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5
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i just love them,
March 10, 2008
By eddeanmeanleanfishingguy
from columbusjunction iowa
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"best rod holder going . nothing better. a little pricey. but saves the fishing poll"
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Would you recommend this product to a friend?
Yes
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Review 5 for Driftmaster™ Rod Holders
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5
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Driftmaster Rod Holders,
August 20, 2007
By Oden52
from SE Iowa along the Mississippi
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"Great product used on my Kayak as trolling rod holders. Have no complaints"
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Would you recommend this product to a friend?
Yes
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Review 6 for Driftmaster™ Rod Holders
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4
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Lil Duo work great,
August 20, 2007
By Whitebasswillie
from Central Nebraska
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"The 'Lil Duo is the best rod holder you will ever have to buy. I use it for lots of fishing. These work great for trolling in the afternoon and drifting in the morning.
My only complaint is why Cabela's doesn't carry the left threaded versions of these so had to go elsewhere to purchase them for the starboard side of the boat.
I have to agree with another comment that the hardest part to mounting these is to remove them from the packaging."
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Would you recommend this product to a friend?
Yes
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Review 7 for Driftmaster™ Rod Holders
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1
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NOT for trolling,
August 17, 2007
By Art03817
from Upstate eastern NH
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"The Little Pro round base is inadequate for trolling with LIGHT rods. The screw spacing needs to be much larger, probably 3 or 4 screws on a 6" diameter circle. The current spacing screws pull out and bolts need a LARGE reinforcing plate under the mounting location.
Base and Holders returned.
Salmon trolling in NH needs strong rod holders!"
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Would you recommend this product to a friend?
No
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Review 8 for Driftmaster™ Rod Holders
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5
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Versatile and reliable,
July 17, 2007
By CrappieHunter
from Fairborn, OH
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"I've been using Driftmaster rod holders and bases for several years and have never had a problem. The bases are very versatile and can be placed anywhere on the boat. There is a style and angle of holder for just about any fishing technique. I've used them for trolling for stripers to spider rigging for crappie."
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Would you recommend this product to a friend?
Yes
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Review 9 for Driftmaster™ Rod Holders
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5
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Driftmaster Products,
July 10, 2007
By GAboy
from Savannah, GA
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"It make me glad to know there are still some well made consumer products out there reasonable priced! The hardest part of installing theses is opening the blister packaging!"
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Would you recommend this product to a friend?
Yes
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Review 10 for Driftmaster™ Rod Holders
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5
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Li'l Duo Rod Holder,
June 18, 2007
By Robin4854
from Sunset Harbor, Lockwoods Folly River, North Caroli
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"The Li'l Duo rod holder is exactly what I was looking for. I like to slow troll for flounder using the 0 degree angle and anchor for bottom fishing using the 30 degree angle. This rod holder is perfect for both and is more heavy duty than I expected it to be. In my opinion, this is the perfect all-round rod holder."
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Would you recommend this product to a friend?
Yes
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Review 11 for Driftmaster™ Rod Holders
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4
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Nice duo,
May 29, 2007
By Catfishman
from St. Louis, MO
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"Rod holders are of excellent quality, the only complaint would be you need to carry a pair of pliers to tighten down to the bases if you plan on doing some trolling with them. Otherwise hand tight is not enough and they will spin."
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Would you recommend this product to a friend?
Yes
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Review 12 for Driftmaster™ Rod Holders
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5
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Driftmaster Rod Holders,
April 3, 2007
By KrappieKwest
from Three Rivers, Texas
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"Perfect, no frills rod holders. Easy to install, and solid once installed. I've tried the fancier rod holders, but these are better built and just plain more functional."
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Would you recommend this product to a friend?
Yes
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Review 13 for Driftmaster™ Rod Holders
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5
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Driftmaster rod holders,
November 20, 2006
By Camden
from Clinton, MO
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"This is a quality product that performs exactly like it supposed to. It is very rugged, and will likely last you the rest of your life."
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Would you recommend this product to a friend?
Yes
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