Lee's 15-Degree SS Swivel Base Rod Holder, XL Tube

The Lee's Tackle 15-Degree SS Swivel Base Rod Holder, XL Tube is a 15 degree stainless steel swivel base flush mount rod holder with an extra long tube. Lee's calls its swivel base the ultimate rod holder for the serious sportsman. It's built mainly for bent-butt tackle. Lee's Tackle is known among offshore anglers for heavy-duty rod holders built for big game.

The swivel base lets the rod butt rotate when side pressure hits the rod tip, so the tip follows the fish. That stops sheared gimbal pins under heavy drags, like the 60 lb drags common in giant bluefin tuna fishing. It also keeps line running over the roller tip instead of fraying off the side. The swivel action takes strain off both the rod and the gunwale during a long fight. The 15 Degree angle determines how the rod sits once installed, so choose it with the gunwale location and intended fishing setup in mind.

With straight-butt rods it works like a standard holder, and you can rotate the rod by hand to keep the line on the roller. Swivel tension is set with two nylon drag washers and a 1/2 inch stainless lock nut at the bottom. The longer tube lets a bent butt sit deeper, reducing leverage on the mounting surface. Check the drag washers each season and adjust swivel tension to match the tackle you're fishing. Browse more rod holders.

• 15 degree swivel base flush mount
• Rod tip follows the fish under heavy drag
• Adjustable swivel tension
• Works with bent-butt and straight-butt rods