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Hi. I'm fairly new to fishing off rocks. I guess it would be best to hold the rod, but maybe a second rod would be worthwhile. Anyone got advice on ways of leaving a rod in a holder on rocks.
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on the rocks, you should be able to find little gaps to stick the butt into... but if not, you can get those short rod holders and wedge it in between the rock.. entirely up to you. Thumbs Up
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Its quite common for rock fishos to use a rod holder when targeting kings and livebaiting and we do for snaps when using a second rod.

We use a standard decent length sand type and just wedge it securely and on a low angle pointing towards the cast area so there is less friction when a fish strikes.

Some people have there rods pointing skywards but i really dont like this method as it means you get alot more windage on your line as well.

Just be sure you have the drag set enough for the line to be taken or else your rod may well be torpedoed into the water!
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I always use rod holders on the rocks. Either the short cheapy nascan ones or the rockys - usually take one of each. Both are great as they are nice and small so slide in to backpacks easy
 
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i just got a short rod holder was about $20 and is alot easier to place in the rocks than the rod, and the gimbal end of my rod fits in nicely. And as photofisher said keep the angle low and watch your drag.
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The rocky rod holder is the best youll ever own me and all me other landbase mates have got one they are small strong and fit in any crack ring hunt sports 4109415
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Has anyone ever used the Beachamaster Rod holders (http://www.beachmasterfishing.com.au/) off the rocks, they look great (a bit heavy - about 1.3 kg) and come with a carry strap....
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Originally posted by CRAYMOUNTS CRAYMOUNTS wrote:

The rocky rod holder is the best youll ever own me and all me other landbase mates have got one they are small strong and fit in any crack ring hunt sports 4109415

If I didn't know what this thread was about I'd say this sounds a bit dodgy LOL
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If I didn't know what this thread was about I'd say this sounds a bit dodgy LOL

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STOLEN IDEA FROM EDITB:  For an overhead reel setup save yourself a ****load and just buy a set of cheap hand clamps from Mitre10... usually get them in the bargain bins for about $5. Attach them to your rod above the hand grip and simply lay the rod down on the rocks using the hand clamp to keep it angled off the rocks. Tie the reel off to a rock with a small rope or string. No rod holder necessary and it can be placed anywhere and face any direction.

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Originally posted by BeachedAsBro BeachedAsBro wrote:

STOLEN IDEA FROM EDITB:  For an overhead reel setup save yourself a ****load and just buy a set of cheap hand clamps from Mitre10... usually get them in the bargain bins for about $5. Attach them to your rod above the hand grip and simply lay the rod down on the rocks using the hand clamp to keep it angled off the rocks. Tie the reel off to a rock with a small rope or string. No rod holder necessary and it can be placed anywhere and face any direction.

That man 'B' does have some good old #8 wire mentality alright LOL. Good idea that one that I might just try myselfWink
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I take two of the compact Nacsan rock spikes and a flatter rock spike .  In most places I find a suitable crack for one or the other. Most easily accessible sites have 'permanent rod holders' which normally provide a stable rod location.    

Would love to own a rocky rod holder but they are quite expensive for something likely to be left behind. 

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Originally posted by BeachedAsBro BeachedAsBro wrote:

STOLEN IDEA FROM EDITB:  For an overhead reel setup save yourself a ****load and just buy a set of cheap hand clamps from Mitre10... usually get them in the bargain bins for about $5. Attach them to your rod above the hand grip and simply lay the rod down on the rocks using the hand clamp to keep it angled off the rocks. Tie the reel off to a rock with a small rope or string. No rod holder necessary and it can be placed anywhere and face any direction.

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It's my el'cheapo #8wire answer to the landbase buddy I've seen on some aussie sites  The clamp acts a bipod and keeps the reel topside up. The string is attached to a s/s carabiner that attaches to the harness points on the TLD25.
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Originally posted by JK JK wrote:

I always use rod holders on the rocks. Either the short cheapy nascan ones or the rockys - usually take one of each. Both are great as they are nice and small so slide in to backpacks easy
 
this is the rocky 


I found one of them left behind a few months ago when fishing a ledge Big smile
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Recon those would be pretty easy to make up like Brenton has done with just clamps. All you really want out there is somewhere to lean the rod up on that is off the rocks and locks up with  a bit of a pull from a fish. If its a kingie your after the reel should almost be in freespool with a livie, if its snapper then its in your hands or in baitfeeder mode. The main thing is to have it secured with a safety rope, as to not loose the whole outfit if something wants to rip it.

If i KNOW the fish are around. i will always hold the rod. ... if its slow going for snapper and a big bait is out.... or if a livie is set i will put into a rod holder.  All you want is for it to be off the rocks so not to cause damage to the outfit.
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GAVE up on rod holders a while a go just more crap to lose Cry if your unable to find some where to put rod hold on to it .welldone on finding the rocky Bricky someones $70 there LOL ,
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I use those cheap zinc/alloy ones. They stack up neatly together and are light. They'll corrode a bit if you don't hose them down after each outing. You don't need big booty ones. if your reels are left on clickers or runners. Seen a few fullers use ball sinkers to drop down into the cracks and a safety line and clip to the reel for extra back up.

Rod holders are mandatory on the rocks for me. My gear only goes from my rod wrap, to the holder, to my hands. All my gear stays in tip top shape owing to this. No excuse for abusing your gear on the barnacles. That way you can reason buying flasher gears!
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Originally posted by Manoa Manoa wrote:

I use those cheap zinc/alloy ones. They stack up neatly together and are light. They'll corrode a bit if you don't hose them down after each outing. You don't need big booty ones. if your reels are left on clickers or runners. Seen a few fullers use ball sinkers to drop down into the cracks and a safety line and clip to the reel for extra back up.

Rod holders are mandatory on the rocks for me. My gear only goes from my rod wrap, to the holder, to my hands. All my gear stays in tip top shape owing to this. No excuse for abusing your gear on the barnacles. That way you can reason buying flasher gears!

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Originally posted by Bricky Bricky wrote:

Originally posted by JK JK wrote:

I always use rod holders on the rocks. Either the short cheapy nascan ones or the rockys - usually take one of each. Both are great as they are nice and small so slide in to backpacks easy
 
this is the rocky 


I found one of them left behind a few months ago when fishing a ledge Big smile
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