What You Should Look for in Your Fishing Rod Holder
One of the greatest tools an angler could have is a fishing rod holder. It serves many purposes, but mainly it helps make it possible for the fisherman to use both hands when making sure the lure is set and later when the fish is landed, to remove the fish from the hook. If you use a fishing rod holder, you don’t have to worry about letting go of the hook, and risk losing the fish for good.
Fishing Rod Holder History
Going back to the origins of fishing rods, they use to be made of only pole bindings and straps. All the pole binding device used to be was a strap that tied the pole to the railing. This was before the use of composites was a commonplace. The strap in the original designs were attached to the fisherman’s waist or wrist by using Velcro.
A lot has happened since those early days, and we have found that the early designs were very awkward and oftentimes got in the way of fishing instead of reinforcing it. The modern designs are made up of four components: the two pole clips and the two straps. This makes sure there is adequate stability and will allow for clearer vision when you are bringing the fish onboard.
A Healthy Fishing Rod Holder
Believe it or not, some of the more modern holders have pressure points that, through acupuncture, are supposed to reduce or eliminate sea sickness. While the merits of this feature are being debated, if you have a queasy stomach, it could be worth a try.
Another Type Of Fishing Rod Holder
Another type of fishing rod holder that is quickly catching on in the world with new comers is the fly fishing holder, it helps maintain the proper form, whereas with experienced pros, it frees up a single hand to help with some of the many other tasks required of a single fly fisher. The fly fishing holders are a great add because they allow you to free both hands for attaching the fly. Because of the upper pole clips, you are free to rotate, making the more flexible easier to manage.
Whether you’re fishing in the middle of the sea, fighting swordfish, or fishing from a dock at the local stream, you should look into a fishing rod holder. Some of the more mechanically inclined anglers opt to make their own holders.
While relatively simple, it is recommended that you consult a guide that will give you plans for putting one together. As far as straps go, you can use anything that is supportive… even a bungee cord will do. By adding a fishing rod holder to your equipment list, you will be ensuring that you’ll have more time for fun and less time trying to keep your pole steady.
