BaitTank Posted May 9, 2016 Report Share Posted May 9, 2016 Anyone know the best spot to mount a swivel rod holder on an LT20? Would the side gunnels be strong enough with the proper backing plates installed? I assume with proper backing plate and proper use of Drag on the reel, this should not be an issue? Running 50wide and 80-130 rod setup. thoughts? I'm thinking left side just south of the gas tank cap? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaitTank Posted May 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2016 nobody touching this post with a 10 foot pole eh? must be some shark hunters down outside of Miami? no? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.A. Posted May 14, 2016 Report Share Posted May 14, 2016 I fish for sharks on occasion, but don't use swivel rod holders. If you can walk on your gunnels, they should be strong enough to hold them.......I live down in the Keys, not in Miami, and they may do things differently way up there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Posted May 14, 2016 Report Share Posted May 14, 2016 I don't think the decks on your skiff were made to handle a 50-W drag levels. You could lift out a rod holder and see what the coring looks like. The small backing plates for Lee's swivels would not spread the load out enough, IMO. Perhaps a larger aluminum plate with 5200 to the underside of the deck ?? A big Nasty, or getting hung up on bottom will put a lot of torque at that small point, unless you were disciplined with your drag settings till you pull the rod... Shark pictures on an LT20 would be entertaining !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaitTank Posted May 16, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2016 we took a 600lb 98" bluefin tuna on a 50 wide last season and 130lb test......we became one with the drag settings.........LOL. 7hrs......to tail wrap...........fish and fisherman took a beating......... I have a buddy who owns a metal shop.......I could get a large plate for the underside to distribute pressure....... Thanks for response - will send photos when happens M@ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Posted May 16, 2016 Report Share Posted May 16, 2016 A Giant Bluefin on an LT 20 would be impressive, to say the least. Way to enjoy your boat to the Max !! M-1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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