Are you going to run extender arms?that's how I have all mine right now and I have the full not the jr.the extenders move the rods outboard more and clears the area from rod butts

 

Yes, I plan to use the Folbe F050 adjustable extension posts on each of the mounts/rod holders. These should extend each rod by 12 inches from rod holder mount.

 

I use the Jr. for my 10'6" Okuma with Shimano Tekota 300 and it works and fits perfectly...the Sr. was really sloppy.

 

Thanks. I am somewhat leaning towards the Jr because I like things nice and tidy. I just bought a Sr and a Jr to try out. Going to try the Okuma/Tekota in the Jr first to see how it fits.

 

I have a 2016 Hewes 180...just put a 3rd mount on the gunnel, with the other 2 on the down rigger mounts....after much trial and error I found that the phillips head #14 self drilling screws with an impact driver works perfectly in mounting it.

 

I love the sleek look of the Folbe flush mount but not too thrilled about drilling a 1-5/8” on funnel of my vessel.

 

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I run the JR’s for my salmon and Kokanee rods of all lengths. The rods fit well in them, I don’t see need for bigger.

-Scott

 

Thanks Scott. I tried the Okuma w/ Tekota on the JR and it fits perfectly. Will load up on the Folbe Juniors!

 

Jr’s are my choice. Same as above in all different rod lengths. I also removed the rod holders from Scotty downriggers and replaced them with Jr’s. That in it’s self is a game changer. At least for me.

 

Great idea thanks for sharing, the scotty holders on my downriggers chew up rod butts and has even broken a rod but on the newer graphite, so i have been looking for ideas to swap out. Is it a simple switch?

 

I'm going to replace the holders on my new scotty DR with the Jr's and if I like them more I'll replace all my reg with them

 

I have run Folbes on several different boats. I originally bought standard size as I believe that is all they made at that time. When Jrs came out I used them and regular sized also. I now prefer the Jrs for all my rods (less "slop") I still have a few regular sized that I would sell if anyone chose those. My rods run from 8ft to 11'6", reels mostly Okumas but also have Tekotas, Diawas, and Penns all work with Jrs. My only experience with rod loss with Folbes was operator error (ME!) I do not work for or receive any compensation from Folbe I simply like their product

 

If I’m using cork handle rods while trolling for coho or Kokanee I use the juniors. If in the ocean using the foam handle rods I like the originals.

 

I have a folbe jr that I use with a 10’6” rod for
Salmon. I like it alot and would definitely recommend them.

 

I use both. I like the snug fit of the Jr but there are a couple of rod/reel combos that don’t fit well. Can’t remember precisely which ones.

 

Thanks for all the input! I tried my Okuma Guide Select Classic with Shimano Tekota 300 LC on both the Sr and Jr and love the fit of the Jr. Definintely not a lot of wiggle and looks tidier and more compact. Just picked up a bunch of Jrs for the boat!

 

This is a little off topic, but I don’t like using extensions with Folbe rod holders. I’ve used them extensively and recognize the benefits, but mine currently reside in the bow storage locker and rarely see duty. While they provide the advantages of a wider trolling spread and reduced space lost to rod butts, the tradeoffs aren’t worth it to me. I don’t like having my crew lean out over the gunnels to read the line counter or adjust the depth of their presentation, and precariously holding the rod that far over the side while setting it in the holder is a recipe for dropped rods in choppy water like at Buoy 10. More importantly, the torque of our trolling presentations with heavy weights or divers and the added flex of the extensions make it difficult to use the clamshell closure smoothly. This makes it harder for less-experienced guys to put a rod in the holder correctly, and it can be a nightmare for them to get the rod out of the holder with a fish on. You have to unload the torque by pulling the foregrip of the rod forward several inches before lifting the rod out of the holder.

Obviously, many people like them, so you can take my input with a grain of salt, but I would recommend trying one before buying a bunch of them.


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I started out in my last boat without the extensions with the Jr's. Got extensions, LOVED them because it freed space inside, rod handles weren't in the way all the time.

Then I had an inexperienced fisherwoman that couldn't get the rod out when a hot Chinook had it pinned. To much of a reach for her weaker arms. I was just sure she'd get it out and the rod would disappear.

I will start with no extensions on this boat....if I go to them, it will be a couple on the fishfighter extensions but wow those are expensive.

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Alright I will offer my 2cents. I have used Folbes for many years. I often have friends on board who have seldom or never fished. I have lost two rods over the years. One by a very experienced friend. retired Alaska Fish and Wildlife man. Not certain how that one happened I will call on MURPHY for that one. The other I told about on another thread. My wife and I at a time and place that allowed two rods per person hooked a very large and energetic double. Me, yes me, when I went to remove the non-hooked rod from its holder, still fighting my fish and Sue fighting hers I dropped the rod into the drink. Saving grace, we managed to get both fish each over 25#s but I did lose that rod. I still use and like Folbes and now couple them with FishFighter brackets on the new boat.

 

I just cut the scotty’s off. Add the rail mount pretty much done.

 

Im having a hard time understanding? Cut the scottys off? Im wondering if i can unscrew the scotty rod holder thats on my downrigger leaving the scotty mounting bracket in place then screw in a folbe extension and rod holder?

 

You can, if I remember you have to remove everything on the boom. I knew I wasn’t going to use that rod holder so cutting it off was just a lot easier and quicker

 

Sr. Ones. Don't like the jr's. Fop

 

I generally prefer the Jrs since the contour grips the handle a little more closely and the slightly more rounded edge chews the cork less, BUT... Some of the newer low-profile reels with the dropped gearbox on the side don't fit as well so the holder doesn't snap shut quite as cleanly and may need a little extra finesse to twist/jiggle it into place. It's usually just on one side or the other depending on whether you have a LH or RH reel which way it leans over under load, unless you have one of each in a mirrored set. But the larger originals are less sensitive to oddly-shaped reels.

 

Had the Srs until the jrs were available. Much prefer the jrs. I still keep a Scotty on board for those who can’t understand how two moving parts work.


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Does anyone have any positive or negative opinions on the folbe net holders?