Most of the time when I try this, the holder does not attach tightly to the canoe. Especially the ultra-thin light canoes.

Anyone out there have a suggestion or a photo of their rig?

Thanks.

Sure would like to so more trolling without pinching the rod in the crook of my leg!

Try to find one that mounts to the rail, rather than the gunnels. I have a couple different ones like that, and they are much more secure.

There recently was a long thread on this if you are interested. Lot's of good info. In summary: this is the best, no this is the best one, and then you always have the--you don't need one even though I've never used one and barely troll.

Rod holders

quote jberns: "Try to find one that mounts to the rail, rather than the gunnels. I have a couple different ones like that, and they are much more secure. "

That works for the guy in the stern because there is a thwart. But there is no thwart for the guy in the bow. I'm going to make a board that clamps onto the canoe and then attach the holder to that. Someone here made a sweet set up with holes and bungee cords.

I cut a small piece of cedar fence plank to put between the clamp and the canoe. You may have to chisel a little wood right where the clamp makes contact especially if you have significant tumblehome. Keeps from scratching the Kevlar and when the wood swells a little it snugs it up even more.

Hi Pastor
Do you own your own boat or rent? Renting means you will need a clamp on type model and the advice that Amarillojim gave is helpful. The titelock model is an all around good choice particularly if you are renting. They are well made and can clamp to a boat securely enough but will need a little piece of wood to help out. Don't lose your piece of wood! My buddy, smart guy that he is, went as far as to secure the block of wood to the rod holder via a small piece of wire. A small block of wood is an easy thing to lose in canoe country.

If you own your boat I am partial to other options but I tend to run heavier gear and thus felt more comfortable with a bit more security than what the titelock offers. If you fish typical walleye outfits the titelock is a good choice. FWIW I am not a fan of tube style rod holders and find them annoying as it can be hard to get the rod out of the holder from a seated position when they are under pressure. (I have 2 tite lock tube style rod holders collecting dust in my shop.......excellent condition, offers entertained ;-)