ROD HOLDER SWIVEL BASE O XL S

Swivel base stainless steel, heavy duty rod holders are the "Ultimate Rod Holder" for the serious sportsman. Primarily designed to be used with bent butt tackle, the unique swivel base allows the rod butt to rotate in the rod holder when side pressure is applied to the tip of the rod. This is an indispensable tool, especially important in Giant Blue Fin Tuna fishing, where high reel drags are frequently used and can result in tremendous forces being applied to the rod holder pin. Not only does this eliminate sheared rod holder pins but, more importantly, it allows the tip of the rod to follow the fish. This reduces the possibility of line fraying and enhanced drag. The rod is also more easily removed from the holder since it is not locked on a rigid pin. The swivel base holder functions as a standard rod holder when used with straight butt rods. The amount of torque required to rotate the swivel is adjustable. 2-1/4" OD tube for standard large curved butt rods.