flybum 95 Report post Posted March 23, 2016 So... I currently have RAM mount rod holders and last season while catfishing, I almost lost an expensive musky combo over the edge. That being said, 65lb braid and almost maxed out drag played a part in that. My RAM holders are fine for walleye and light trolling and set ups with lighter drag but I'm looking to get some STRONG rod holders. Does anyone have experience with or currently use the Down East brand of rod holder? any other suggestions ? thanks, B Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eyelander 164 Report post Posted March 23, 2016 I do not own any and have never used them, but people I know down south and out west swear by them for Muskie fishing, and they have tried other rod holders. Quote Prior Proper Planning Prevents Piss Poor Performance Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flybum 95 Report post Posted March 26, 2016 12 hours ago, Nipigon Lover said: Folbe all the way. I've read good things about them as well. The solid construction Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flybum 95 Report post Posted March 26, 2016 Of the down east appeals to me (since they're cast metal) but the ease of use of the folbes looks awesome. Not sure if anyways close by sells either. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eyelander 164 Report post Posted March 26, 2016 The Folbe look good also, but I didn't find them on Cabela's Canada site. Quote Prior Proper Planning Prevents Piss Poor Performance Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flybum 95 Report post Posted March 27, 2016 well, i have just read some reviews from musky and salmon guys about the folbes and i think I'm sold. The crappy thing is, i have a crestliner. it has the stupid track system and the standard mounting bracket isn't big enough to fit the folbe bases. That leaves me with one choice and that is to mount the holders on down rigger brackets(around 100$ each)... this could get expensive... thanks for the input guys!!! ill report back once i get everything purchased and mounted. Cheers! B 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
