Scotty R-5 rod holders for mooching rods?

[Magdelena]

Just wondering if anybody has the new scotty R-5 rod holders and use them off the downriggers for mooching rods? Thinking it would be a great rod holder with the ability to house fly rods if need be. Any input is appriciated

 

[Pippen]

This is a recent thread on them.

Anyone using R-5 Rod holders for ocean salmon fishing?

Morning everyone, I was looking at the new Scotty R-5 Rod holders and they are apparently rated for light gear / 15lb test rods. I am wondering if anyone has used them for ocean fishing with the standard 10'6 salmon rods and 30lb test mooching reels. I am considering getting a set but the...

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