#267 Fly Rod Holder w/ #266 Float Tube Mount,Black

Works great for holding fly fishing rod. I used the strap-onrod holders on an individual fishing pontoon. Solid, good quality, adjustable.

It's just what I needed. If I could change something it would be an adjustment for allow the rod holder to be turned so that the rod would be stored angling from front to back rather than side to side. Not that it's a problem, but I would prefer that. Overall it fit my pontoon boat perfectly and is very sturdy. All of the parts fit and work well.

When fly fishing from a tube, this item is extremely useful. When landing a fish, I bring the fish in as close as possible, then stow the rod. This frees up my hands to remove the hook. Also, when changing leaders, tippets, or flies, it helps to have something to hold the rod steady. I find this model to be well designed and built, and attaches easily to my tube. I highly recommend this for anyone who fly fishes from a tube.

Sturdy and easy to install. Bought one, was so good I purchased another. Works really well on my kick boat.

Okay first of all, I should have looked at the picture a little closer before purchasing. When I went to take my float tube down to install the rod holder, I noticed that my tube did not have enough room in front of my storage compartment to install it there, as shown in the picture. After consulting my favorite fly shop about it, I put it right behind the compartment. One strap went into the round drainage hole. I had to make another hole by heating a chisel and pressing it through the plastic, to cut and melt a hole. Which worked wonderfully. Just make sure you stay away from the area with the stitching on it.This holder is great since I usually float tube with two rods. One for dry fly fishing and one for nymphing. You do have to be careful when heading for shore to make sure there is no obstacles to damage your rod. But if you just look before you get close, you can adjust the holder one to two ways so your rod is safe. The adjustments are great for positioning your rod, so it will be out of the way when casting with your other rod. Also, if I travel using my compact car, I can loosen the straps of the holder enough so I can slide the holder inside the back part of the tube for the smaller space of the trunk with the back seat down.Please note the "instructions" are very minimal on the sheet of paper they give you in the box.

Great product, fairly heavy. If mounting toward front of tube, fly line tends to get caught at times when stripping in or with fish on. After time you learn to navigate around it.Tip: if your tube deflates slightly when in cooler water the holder straps will become loose and the unit can shift or slide off. Easy solution is to ensure the straps are extra tight or tether it to your tube.

The idea was great but my real kept getting stuck in the holder.

Installed the fly rod holder on my Caddis float tube last week.. Very easy to install.. Took it out fishing, today. Totally pleased with the unit.. Came home and ordered a second one for the other side of the float, for my second rod... Really good value... Recommend this product to Caddis owners...