The RodBuckle protects your rods and reels from damage and loss caused by rough rides down the lake without cluttering your deck with straps, bungee cords and hooks that always seem to be in the way. This tie-down system boasts a 24" polyester strap that retracts into your gunwale and a nearly deck-level receiver that you’ll hardly know is there when not in use. Per each. Available: RodBuckle.
The plastic clip is exactly what it is....plastic, I don't think it will take much to have this piece break, but for now it works great. and keeps the rods in the boat at high speeds.
I purchased three IMCO Rod Buckles to replace the existing rod holders in my bass boat. They work extremely well and were very easy to install. My only regret is that I didn't install them years earlier!
My only problem with this product is that I had to make my own wedge because by boats gunnel is at an angle to the floor and I had to manufacture one out of plexaglass to make it work propertly also I had to drill holes in the product as there was none there ...john