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.

0-Degree Rod Holders

When you install your rod ho