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The Lee's 15� Stainless Steel Swivel Base Flush Mount Rod Holder, part number RH579H, is designed for marine applications requiring robust rod support. This rod holder features a 15-degree half-angle flush mount and is constructed from stainless steel. Its primary function is to accommodate bent butt tackle, allowing the rod butt to rotate within the holder when lateral pressure is applied to the rod tip. This mechanism is particularly beneficial in scenarios involving high drag forces, such as those encountered in large game fishing, where reel drags can reach approximately 60 pounds. The swivel base mitigates stress on the rod holder pin, reducing the likelihood of shearing. It also enables the rod tip to track the fish's movement, which can help prevent line fraying and maintain optimal line alignment with the roller tip. For straight butt rods, the holder operates as a standard unit, with manual rotation possible to align the line. The swivel's rotation torque is adjustable via two nylon drag washers and a 1/2 inch stainless steel lock nut.
This rod holder is primarily designed for use with bent butt tackle. It can also function as a standard rod holder for straight butt rods, which can be manually rotated.
The swivel base allows the rod butt to rotate under side pressure, which helps prevent sheared rod holder pins when high drag forces are applied. It also allows the rod tip to follow the fish, reducing line fraying and enhancing drag efficiency.
Yes, the amount of torque required to rotate the swivel is adjustable. This is done by modifying the pressure on two nylon drag washers using a 1/2 inch stainless steel lock nut located at the bottom of the rod holder.
The rod holder has a 2.25" outer diameter (OD) and a 10.5" tube length. It features a 15-degree half-angle flush mount design.
RH579H - Lees Tackle Lee's 15° Stainless Steel Swivel Base Flush Mount Rod Holder 2.25" OD X 10.5" Tube
