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Location: 31 | There is definitely a learning curve with the DE, or any rod holder or specialty type equipment for that matter, so it probably just comes down to personal preference. I've seen beginners really struggle with them, and even seasoned veterans who are not familiar with them have the same issues you're talking about. However, I suspect that if you did a couple days with me, using a DE would become second nature for you too.
Interestingly enough I was fishing with a guy for the first time yesterday who recently put DE’s on his boat and asked for a few pointers. Long story short; without much instruction he was “almost” no problem by the end of the day. Kind of a funny moment was when I mentioned this thread to him and that I can pull, check, and return a short line down rod with only one hand… he called me out on it.
I immediately left the wheel and grabbed a down rod by the rear grip and rotated it out of the water, popped it out of the holder leaving the DE open, lifted the bait to the surface, returned the rod to the holder, and then rotated the rod back into the water and returned to the wheel in about 20 seconds. His comment; “How did you do that (so fast)”.
As the day progressed he mentioned that he really liked the way we could instantly adjust the angle of the down and board rods, and also REALLY liked winding in the boards while the rod was still in holder. I know it only takes a few minutes to put on rod holders, but I have nine of them and the idea of taking them on and off and stowing them doesn't appeal to me. With the DE they stay in place full time and the travel cover goes on and off no problem, even with casting the low-profile design of the rail mount DE is almost a nonissue.
If I didn't do much trolling, or did a lot of sucker fishing I might not use the DE, same deal with guides, or if you fish with a lot of newbies. However, I’ve seen nothing that compares to the quickness and ease of a DE, and IMHO just because you guys struggle with them doesn't mean everyone else will… and vice versa. | |
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