Easiest rod holder for trolling for sit-ins?

Hi guys,

I have a couple rod holders rigged on my sit-on top. However, I have some family members coming out in August and I'd like to help rig their sit-ins with a rod holder capable for light trolling duty. We're just talking basic Old Town Dirigo/Loon type kayaks.

Is there a relatively cheap, temporary option for rigging these? Or do I need to drill/install? Not sure if they'd love the idea of the base of the holder being a permanent fixture, although they may be ok with it.

Thanks in advance for any tips!
John

I don't know about a temporary rod holder, but on my Pungo I installed the Scotty flush mount to have a low profile mount.  I use the adjustable extension to put the rod above my paddle stroke and to put the rod to either side of the kayak.

http://www.scotty.com/fishing-gear-equipment/rod-holders/flush-mounts.htm

Dan

a sit-in boat should be able to fit with any of the "clamp-on" rod holders.   While not as sturdy as bolt-on holders, it should be good for temporary use.  Look for gunnel clamp types that use something similar to a C-clamp.   Maybe use a backing plate on each side so that you aren't trying to clamp directly to the plastic.

I've Got kayak with about the same lines as that and even though I put a rod holder on it Ive found the best and Easyest thing was to put a pool noodle foam with a slice on one side to the center ,and slip that right on the combing of the yak,Most the time The pole is in your lap in the sink anyway and it keeps it from damaging the pole and give yuo a handy place to hang a lure while your fishing or changing gear.. and I also found a flush mount behind you is hard to get to at times in a sink to hard to twist with out throwing off your center of balance..I also have a fish finder on mine.. as you can see a scotty mounted in the front can also be hard to reach if your old and can't bend easly,but works well for trolling..I also did move this mount back and to the right side a bit as it worked better for me there.with my Fish finder center in the same spot as the scotty is in the pic..

Try a PVC T-bar rod holder.  I've used them for years in my sit-inside kayaks.  Use thin wall PVC, 1.5 or 2 inch depending on your rod butt.  I get 4' of PVC per holder, a PVC "T" fitting and two end caps.  No need for PVC glue.  measure the height of your boat at the cowling and make the upright about 2" longer than this (usually about 14 - 16").  The pic doesn't show the two wings about 10 - 12" that go under your legs - these are both capped so they PVC ends don't bite into your legs.  I usually flatten and shape the legs of this T-bar to fit the hull with a heat gun or torch, PVC works easily when heated slightly but don't light it off. I even used a BBQ to make one once, but it flavors the grill with plastic smoke - nasty.  Slip the base (two wings with caps attached into horizontals of the T) under your legs, then fit the upright in and tie it off to a bow line as shown.  Hope it works for you.

I cut a piece of poly cutting board to match the radius of the front of the cowling in the cockpit of my Pamlico 145, and then mounted a scotty base to it, I attached a bolt in front of the scotty base that stick up on the top, and stretch the deck bungees on the front around the bolt, and the board sits in the groove, and stays put very well, i wouldnt want to hook a salmon with it, but it works fine for most applications. i could share a pic later if you wish.

Thanks guys. Jgrady - I'm not sure I understand. The pool noodle slips on the edge of the cockpit lip, and you cut an opening to stick your rod through? Doesn't seem sturdy for trolling for salmon.

Yak, I was thinking of trying something like that, too. Although this is just for two other kayaks that are guests are using for a couple days.

Seems like it might be almost as cheap and far easier to buy a couple of these.  http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product__10151_-1_10051_7557____SearchResults

Anyone used the basic clamp on style with any success?