Our swivel base rod holder is considered the ultimate tool for serious sportsmen. It is specifically designed to be used with bent butt tackle. What sets it apart is its unique swivel base, which allows the rod butt to rotate within the holder when side pressure is applied to the rod tip.
This feature is especially valuable in Giant Blue Fin Tuna fishing, where high reel drags of 60 pounds or more are commonly used. These strong forces can easily break traditional rod holder pins. With our swivel base rod holder, however, sheared rod holder pins are a thing of the past. Additionally, the rotating rod butt enables the tip of the rod to follow the fish, reducing the risk of line fraying and improving drag. As the line streams sideways out of the roller tip, instead of over the roller, the line is less likely to tangle or create excess drag.
Removing the rod from the holder is also made easier by the swivel base design, as there is no rigid pin locking the rod in place. Consequently, anglers can quickly and smoothly remove their rod when needed.
When used with straight butt rods, the swivel base holder can function as a standard rod holder. 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 base can be adjusted by altering the pressure on two nylon drag washers with a ½ inch stainless steel lock nut located at the bottom of the rod holder.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the swivel base rod holder be used with any type of fishing rod?
The swivel base rod holder is specifically designed to be used with bent butt tackle. However, it can also function as a standard rod holder when used with straight butt rods.
How does the swivel base design prevent sheared rod holder pins?
The swivel base design allows the rod butt to rotate within the holder when side pressure is applied to the rod tip. This reduces the risk of shearing rod holder pins, especially when high reel drags are used for Giant Blue Fin Tuna fishing.
Does the swivel base design improve drag and reduce line fraying?
Yes, the rotating rod butt enables the tip of the rod to follow the fish, reducing the risk of line fraying and improving drag. As the line streams sideways out of the roller tip instead of over the roller, the line is less likely to tangle or create excess drag.
Is it easy to remove the rod from the swivel base holder?
Yes, the swivel base design makes it easy to remove the rod from the holder. There is no rigid pin locking the rod in place, allowing anglers to quickly and smoothly remove their rod when needed.
How can the torque required to rotate the swivel base be adjusted?
The amount of torque required to rotate the swivel base can be adjusted by altering the pressure on two nylon drag washers with a ½ inch stainless steel lock nut located at the bottom of the rod holder.
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