So, you’re ready to go fishing. Your tackle box is stocked, your boat has a full tank of gas, and your fish boxes are ready to be filled. Now wait a minute, you just remembered you never got around to installing rod holders—yikes!
Luckily, installing your own fishing rod holders on your boat is fairly easy, but before you get started, you’ll need to determine what degrees you’ll be angling your holders. In most cases, anglers opt for either 0-, 15-, or 30-degree angles for their rod holders for boats. What’s the difference between the three? Let’s find out.
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0-Degree Rod Holders
When you install your rod holders at 0-degrees, that means that they will be straight up with no angle at all. These are usually the easiest to install because they require the least amount of space. Keep in mind that the higher the degree of slant, the more space you’ll need below the gunwale in order to successfully install your rod holder.
In addition to holding fishing rods, these rod holders are also commonly