RecklessPursuit
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I just purchased a set of the Stealth 2 quick release rod holders. I was hoping it would help with getting the out of the holder more easily when trolling deep. I fish with my girlfriend mostly and she has a hard time due to the pressure and I have to run back to help. I don't mind but to me it's one of the best parts of fishing, racing back and getting the rod out and the initial speed reel to the point of some control. I tried the Stealth because it seemed to me to be the most secure and was ambidextrous as far as fishing a single action reels on either side of the boat. I mounted it on the downrigger boom with the extended vertical holder like the Scotty offshore holder has. It might be too high for her, as she still had a hard time lifting it out after the initial pick up. My question is has anyone had success or have a preference with the Orca or Folbe quick release holders. I run MR3 reels and have wondered if the Folbe and Orca units will work equally well on both the Port and Starboard sides. Also has anyone ever lost the gear with them, I've always been a bit worried about that..