Without a doubt, our swivel base rod holder is the “Ultimate Rod Holder” for the serious sportsman. Primarily designed to be used with bent butt tackle, the rod holders unique swivel base allows the rod butt to rotate in the rod holder when side pressure is applied to the tip of the rod. This is an indispensable tool, especially important in Giant Blue Fin Tuna fishing, where reel drags in the neighborhood of 60 pounds are frequently used and can result in tremendous forces being applied to the rod holder pin. Not only does this make sheared rod holder pins a thing of the past but, more importantly, it allows the tip of the rod to follow the fish. This reduces the possibility of line fraying and enhanced drag as the line streams sideways out of the roller tip instead of over the roller. The rod is also more easily removed from the holder since it is not locked on a rigid pin. The swivel base holder functions as a standard rod holder when used with straight butt rods. Straight butt rods can be manually rotated so that the line remains on the tip’s roller. The amount of torque required to rotate the swivel is set by adjusting the pressure on two nylon drag washers with a ½ inch stainless steel lock nut at the bottom of the rod holder.
We manufacture eight models: the 30 degree angled rod holder, (model RH575); the 0 degree vertical rod holder, (model RH577V); the 15 degree rod holder, (model RH579H) and, the side mount swivel, (model RH570). Extra long versions of these rod holders are also available. They are the RH575XL, RH577XL, RH579XL and the RH570XL. These holders are 4” longer than the standard length allowing the bent butt to sit deeper in the holder thus reducing the leverage and stress on the mounting surface.
Rod Holder Accessories
For the “Ultimate Installation” use our stainless steel backing plates. Designed for Lee swivel base and heavy flush rod holders, they’re constructed from heavy gauge type 316 stainless plate and have built in safety eyes on both sides. Available in two models, the RH5900 accommodates 0 & 15 degree rod holders in gunnels up to 1-3/4” thick. The RH5930 accommodates 30 degree rod holders in gunnels up to 1-1/2” thick. Both come complete with stainless bolts, locknuts and washers for a maximum strength installation.
RH5931-Medium 30º
Stainless Steel Backing Plates
Hardware Included
RH5930-Large 30º
Stainless Steel Backing Plate
Hardware Included Works also with 0º & 15º
RH5900-Large 0º & 15º
Stainless Steel Backing Plates
Hardware Included
Rod Holder Backing Plates
Inserts Available for all
sizes of Rod Holders
RH511
Inserts for RH510 & RH527V
RH513
Inserts for RH5112, RH552CB & RH552XL
RH516
Inserts for RH5115, RH532V, RH532VS, RH577VS & CH110
