reelhooked Posted March 14, 2021 Report Share Posted March 14, 2021 I'm very happy with my new Hybrid 2500, but I'm kicking myself for not ordering a few additional rod holders to be installed at the factory. I'm looking to add a couple of rod holders, but thought I would reach out to Hybrid 2500 owners to see what other owners have done. I'm trying to make my mind on brand and the angle of the rod holder. What did you install and roughly where? Ideas appreciated. Tight lines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bamaskeet Posted March 15, 2021 Report Share Posted March 15, 2021 I just took delivery of my 2500 a few weeks ago. My dealer installed two 10° rod holders on either side of the anchor locker. I bought 4 extra 30° Pathfinder (Gemlux) rod holders at that time of delivery because I was concerned that, down the road, I could not find matching rod holders. After fishing the boat a couple of times, I got my 2 1/8” hole saw out and started drilling! I installed a pair as far forward as practical in the covering boards. The second set was installed even with the leaning post. I wanted to make them convenient when bottom fishing but not hinder the under gunnel rod storage. l’ve had thoughts about installing another pair of rod holders next to the gas fill, but very careful measuring will be required. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reelhooked Posted March 16, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2021 Bamaskeet, Thank you very much for your detailed response. Your setup sounds exactly like what I'm looking for. I will try to buy matching rod holders thru my dealer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloch776 Posted March 17, 2021 Report Share Posted March 17, 2021 On 3/15/2021 at 7:16 AM, Bamaskeet said: I just took delivery of my 2500 a few weeks ago. My dealer installed two 10° rod holders on either side of the anchor locker. I bought 4 extra 30° Pathfinder (Gemlux) rod holders at that time of delivery because I was concerned that, down the road, I could not find matching rod holders. After fishing the boat a couple of times, I got my 2 1/8” hole saw out and started drilling! I installed a pair as far forward as practical in the covering boards. The second set was installed even with the leaning post. I wanted to make them convenient when bottom fishing but not hinder the under gunnel rod storage. l’ve had thoughts about installing another pair of rod holders next to the gas fill, but very careful measuring will be required. Can you post some pictures when you get a chance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bamaskeet Posted March 18, 2021 Report Share Posted March 18, 2021 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chitwood21MA Posted June 2, 2021 Report Share Posted June 2, 2021 I mounted a pair of gemlux rod/cup holder in a similar location. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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