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doubledown	07/05/2017 06:59PM   Sweet setups guys. I think I know what I'm going to do now.
AmarilloJim	07/03/2017 12:20PM   I've used the Loc-Tite clamp rod holders on my kevlars without a problem. I cut (2) 3-4" sections of cedar fence wood and put these between the clamp and the Kevlar. If you have tumblehome you can whittle some out to get it to sit vertical. Or you can make a console.
rpike	07/03/2017 11:41AM   I use Down East S-10 clamp-on rod holders on the gunnel. They are a bit heavy (maybe 20 oz. each), and they rattle a bit when you take the rod out, but they are bullet-proof. I would not hesitate to use one on a rental canoe. I put a small piece of wood behind the clamp to stiffen it up. My partner did not use the wood bracing, and it also worked, though we both thought the bracing was better. You can see my bracing in the picture.
MeatGun	06/30/2017 03:40PM   There may be something different that you are thinking of, but the rail systems that I am familiar with require the rail to be mounted to the gunwale (putting holes in boat) so I'm not sure that would work with a rental? I've used a clamp on Tite Lok on Kevlar canoes. No problem. That would be my .02.
doubledown	06/30/2017 01:53PM   Hey folks, August can't come soon enough... Since we're going later in the year than normal, we anticipate more deep water trolling/drifting and I'm planning to buy/bring a rod holder. I've read through all of the other posts about rod holders on here and I think I know what I'm going to pick up, but I wanted to do a sanity check as a lot of the advice is from canoe owners about permanent fixtures and I need a solution for a Kevlar rental. I'll be renting a Wenonah Champlain. I am hesitant about the clamp style rod holders because of the (lack of) rigidity of Kevlar canoes...don't want to risk damaging. The thwart mount seems to make the most sense. When I search online for thwart/rail setup, it seems like the mount and the holder are sold separately by most vendors. I don't know how universal all this stuff is, but if I have to order the mount and the holder separately, I want to (1) make sure I'm picking a mount that fits the thwart and (2) make sure the rod holder (male piece) is compatible with the mount (female piece). Suggestions? Links? Thanks all!