Our swivel base rod holder is the ultimate tool for serious sportsmen. It is specially designed to be used with bent butt tackle, allowing the rod butt to rotate in the holder when side pressure is applied to the tip of the rod. This feature is particularly important in Giant Blue Fin Tuna fishing, where powerful reel drags of around 60 pounds are often used. These drags can exert tremendous force on the rod holder pin. However, with our swivel base holder, sheared rod holder pins are a thing of the past.
The swivel base allows the rod tip to follow the fish, reducing the risk of line fraying and improving drag. Instead of the line streaming over the roller, it streams sideways out of the roller tip. This makes a significant difference in fishing. Moreover, the swivel base makes it easier to remove the rod from the holder since it is not locked on a rigid pin.
When used with straight butt rods, the swivel base holder functions as a standard rod holder. Straight butt rods can be manually rotated to keep the line on the tip's roller. You can adjust the amount of torque required to rotate the swivel base by adjusting the pressure on two nylon drag washers. This is done using a ½ inch stainless steel lock nut located at the bottom of the rod holder.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Can I use this rod holder with any type of rod?
Yes, you can use this rod holder with both bent butt tackle and straight butt rods. The swivel base allows for rotation of the rod butt when side pressure is applied to the tip of the rod, making it ideal for use with bent butt tackle. For straight butt rods, you can manually rotate the swivel base to keep the line on the tip's roller.
2. How does the swivel base improve fishing performance?
The swivel base allows the rod tip to follow the fish, reducing the risk of line fraying and improving drag. Instead of the line streaming over the roller, it streams sideways out of the roller tip. This makes a significant difference in fishing, especially when dealing with powerful reel drags.
3. How do I adjust the torque required to rotate the swivel base?
You can adjust the amount of torque required to rotate the swivel base by adjusting the pressure on two nylon drag washers. This is done using the ½ inch stainless steel lock nut located at the bottom of the rod holder. By tightening or loosening the lock nut, you can customize the torque to your preference.
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