Sea-Lect Designs a kayak rigging hardware manufacturer has stepped into the kayak fishing game with their new Triple Threat Rod & Reel Holder. This high quality design has a ton of thought into its production. The rod holder is reasonably priced and designed to carry all three different fishing reel types. Spinning, Bait casting, and yes Fly!
First Impressions
The packaging is unique as it allows potential customers to operate most of the rod holders features. The retention collar and rear gimbal are fully functional. The packaging also details how the user can adjust the Triple Threat rod holder. It also displays the different reel types seated.
Features
The base connection
Currently the flush mount is only available. Alternatively a track mount kit is sold separately. It works fine and is plenty strong. The track mount base is expected to ship in the fall of 2018.
The base connection is a spline type which enables the rod holder to pivot 360 degrees and to be detached. The Triple Threat is easily lifted from the base. Once lifted can be rotated to the desired position, Simply press back down to lock in place.
Pivot knob
The adjustments of this rod holder are very one hand operation friendly. To pivot the rod holder twist the adjustment knob a quarter. You may now pivot rod holder to your desired angle. To set the adjustment you simply twist quarter in the opposite direction. The pivot point allows 6 points of adjustment with 45 degrees of oscillation.
Retention Collar
The retention collars function is exactly the name. Twist to open and twist to lock the rod in place. The collar functions like most rod holders on the market except has an added lever for one handed operation.
Rear Gimbal
The rear gimbal is unique as it pivots to a 90 degree position to stop the butt of the rod from sliding through. With the retention collar closed simply place the fishing rod through the collar and rest the butt on the gimbal and the rod holder is now converted to a fast action tube style.
Leash Points
The rod holder features three total leash points in the flush mount and recessed mount setup. Leashing to the base is best in case the rod holder is not secured properly as has happened in the past with track ball mounted rod holders loosening and becoming lost.
My observations of the Triple Threat Rod Holder
The Sea-lect Designs Triple Threat Rod Holder is best used as a front rod holder until an extension is available. This rod holder appears to be a great setup for trolling and dead sticking. The unique Gimbal Transforms the rod holder into a tube style with the collar locked. This rod holder has one handed operation in mind. Everything on the rod holder can be adjusted with one hand. Kayak anglers know the advantages of the ease of operation on their gear and accessories.
MSRP & Country of Origin Comparison of popular kayak fishing rod holders (Flush Mount)
Sea-Lect Designs Triple Threat Rod Holder – US – 25.99
RAM ROD 2007 – US – 24.99
RAM TUBE 2008 – US – 32.99
RAM TUBE JR. – US – 24.49
Rail Blaza Rod Holder II – AU – 24.99
Yak Attack Omega (GearTrack Mount) – US – 40.00
Check it out on Sealectdesigns.com and ask your local Sea-Lect Designs retailer about it!
http://www.sealectdesigns.com/groups/1982-triple-threat-rod-holder-surface-mount
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