no-drill rod holders??

[summersoff]

I just picked an older Revo (2010). The seller kept it clean with no drilling. I on the other hand am coming from a 16 Tarpon that I have treated like a pin cushion. I love my Tarpon, but I want to keep this one clean and if possible no drilling. Is there a way, or accessories I can buy or make that will allow me to troll two rods without drilling. I currently have a crate with straight up rod holders on the tarpon, but I hate trolling from them because I cant see them, any system that flares out, preferably stern, but bow also works.
On another note, I've seen on youtube various no-drill anchor trolly systems, I have to ask, do they work, or are they only good on paper?

Any help would be appreciated.

BTW, totally psyched about this new-to-me Yak.

[acwatkins]

Can't speak for anyone else, but I have personally never seen a rod holder that isn't drilled to the kayak. I have 2 Scotty rod holders mounted across from each other up front and I love them.


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[Donsail68]

I just picked an older Revo (2010). The seller kept it clean with no drilling. I on the other hand am coming from a 16 Tarpon that I have treated like a pin cushion. I love my Tarpon, but I want to keep this one clean and if possible no drilling. Is there a way, or accessories I can buy or make that will allow me to troll two rods without drilling. I currently have a crate with straight up rod holders on the tarpon, but I hate trolling from them because I cant see them, any system that flares out, preferably stern, but bow also works.
On another note, I've seen on youtube various no-drill anchor trolly systems, I have to ask, do they work, or are they only good on paper?

Any help would be appreciated.

BTW, totally psyched about this new-to-me Yak.

pin cushion? lol thanks for the laugh. You could try Yakattack geartracs. You will need to scew them in but at least you can move and change whatever accessories you use.

Donnie

[Mark]

I have a 2012 Revo. It has deck mounts on the gunnels immediately behind the seat. I use a Hobie extender in each deck mount and troll rods like you see in this photo.

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They are easy to reach and there is no mistaking a strike (sound of the rod rattling in the holder and the drag screaming) even though the rod tips are not in my visual range unless I turn my head.

You will also see a BlackPak in the photo. I have Scotty base mounts on it to which I can attach bait casters on extenders for trolling.

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I can see the rod tips when I troll with them.

I've learned that it makes no difference to me whether I see the rods or not as I troll.

[suicyderider]

they do make them unfortunately Hobie Flush rod holders are shallow and they would probably not work properly.. https://www.amazon.com/Scotty-Gimbal...0X7X9W5P09Z5PM

[echo5oscar]

If you want to avoid drilling and still troll, there is the always popular PVC set up that slides into the molded in rod holders behind the seat. They work great and are inexpensive to make. Just do a search on the forum.

[Mark]

These are the extensions I use:

https://www.amazon.com/Hobie-Rod-Hol...ie+rod+holders

Work great.

[suicyderider]

rod holders

Search Rocket Launcher

If you want to avoid drilling and still troll, there is the always popular PVC set up that slides into the molded in rod holders behind the seat. They work great and are inexpensive to make. Just do a search on the forum.

[suicyderider]

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[Backyard Boats Annapolis]

Or go with these...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDE1FJNNngE

[summersoff]

Thanks for the great advice, a lot of good ideas to get me started. Like the Blackpak idea. Also searched revo rocket launchers, and saw some cool ideas. They seems like a fun build.
thanks again.

Oh yeah, what about the no-drill anchor trolley? Anybody using one?

[Mark]

Oh yeah, what about the no-drill anchor trolley? Anybody using one?

The need for an anchor depends on your fishing style. I never anchor in my Revo. However, I do not bottom fish or jig and I rarely stay in one spot for long. If I need to hold position I do so with my pedals or simply circle back to where I was. I do not even carry an anchor with me in the Revo.

I have an anchor for my Ultimate which came with trollies on each side but again I rarely use it. Even yesterday at Unicorn when the wind was blowing hard I drifted along casting to targets in lieu of anchoring.

[summersoff]

^^^^
Unfortunately, even though I drift and troll a lot, I need an anchor. It really helps me hit points for specks, weaks, and crabbing. Maybe/hopefully with pedals I can rely on it less, but for now I really like anchoring for hitting points and rips.

[brianisoutside]

I just built a rocket launcher for about $30 of pvc at Home Depot.



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[Yak67]

+1 on these
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDE1FJNNngE

I have them on my 2016 outback and love them for the flexibility and how easy it is to get the rods out. I am ready to get the "H-Rail models for my PA-14!

Yak67
2015 Hobie PA-14
2016 Hobie Outback LE #217