Folbe Rod Holders

[Sitkaspruce]

So I am sitting at home with Vertigo, so I thought I would do a little net cruising and I found these on another site.

http://folbe.com/

Check out the video. Not sure how well they would be with a downrigger, but a neat concept.
They are quite popular in the states for plugging and backtrolling.

Anybody use them?

SS

[Poppa Swiss]

similar to whats used sturgeon fishing, where really fast hook sets is important.

[dohboy]

i believe scotty now offers something similiar to this, seen it in the last bc outdoors mag, i think they call theirs orca

[Time]

Scotty has a new holder out for this year, the Orca.
http://www.scotty.com/marine/products/product/rodholders/ORCA.html#
Seems to give a similar lift out capability, but I haven't seen one yet.
Never have liked sliding the rod out of the tube to release the rod from the holder.

[walleyes]

Kind of look like some Scotty knock offs to me.. I think I'll keep my money on the original and support a Canadian company...

[chris73]

I am not convinced. Looks a bit flimsy and what if the mechanism doesn't release? One more thing that can go wrong in a critical moment. I have no problems pulling the rod out of a tube-holder - the 8" pull-travel or so is not an obstacle to me...And then the reel spool may drag on the holder and not releaase line as per set drag setting...no thanks.

[rln]

the Folbe's are a tough rod holder. Just a touch too expensive for the BC fisherman. Scotty's new Orca rod holder should be available pretty much anytime now. I would think they will be available for the Vancouver boat show. Pricing will be $10.00-$15.00 dollars cheaper at retail than the Folbe's. Scotty's are sort of a Folbe copy with a few slightly different features

[Dogbreath]

Best rod holder Scotty ever made and still makes!

http://www.scotty.com/marine/products/product/rodholders/sidewinder_image/223.jpg

[kelly]

times 2

[adrianna3]

I've got that Folbe fillet knife and pliers holder in my boat. It sure is a handy little gadget.