Lee's 30-Degree SS Swivel Base Rod Holder, 14.5-Inch

The Lee's Tackle 30-Degree SS Swivel Base Rod Holder, 14.5-Inch is a 30 degree stainless steel swivel base flush mount rod holder with a 2.25 inch OD by 14.5 inch 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. Rod position starts with the 30 Degree angle on this version, making the mounting location an important part of the selection.

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.

• 30 degree swivel base flush mount
• Rod tip follows the fish under heavy drag
• Adjustable swivel tension
• Works with bent-butt and straight-butt rods
• Standard Angle: 30°