05-04-2005, 07:20 PM
i got a cableas quickdraw for free with the purchase of my new downrigger. i bought the flush mount for 8 bucks and installed it on my boat. it is great! i like the fact that i can take it off and am only left with a discreet base. for the same reason i mounted my downriggers with gimball mounts. i like to get things off of the boat and put them away in the storage compartments. it makes me feel like they are less likely to be stolen.
as far as workability goes the quickdraw worked great. obviously you need to point it towards where the pull is coming from. (i would suggest likewise for any rod holder). i have been flatlining for a long time and have found that setting the hook is pretty important. if you dont give a good tug to counter the stretch in the line you lose fish! the quickdraw is a good way to gain the convenience of having your rod in a holder without losing the ability to set the hook.
im planning on getting at least two more when i get some cash together!
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as far as workability goes the quickdraw worked great. obviously you need to point it towards where the pull is coming from. (i would suggest likewise for any rod holder). i have been flatlining for a long time and have found that setting the hook is pretty important. if you dont give a good tug to counter the stretch in the line you lose fish! the quickdraw is a good way to gain the convenience of having your rod in a holder without losing the ability to set the hook.
im planning on getting at least two more when i get some cash together!
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