Scotty R-5 Fishing Rod Holder Review | Fishing with Rod

Scotty Fishing Products' new R-5 rod holders are pretty awesome. Finally there is one universal rod holder for spinning, baitcasting and fly fishing.

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[FishingwithRod]

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[Grimthings]

Although a few years late, I found this review very helpful. Loved the ending.

[LovingIdaho]

With the scotty 388, I set the hook on a bite in the rod holder just by raising front of rod . The problem I had with them was when I had big fish on that take off or go straight down . I have had issues trying to get the rod out of holder with the fish pressure .
The r5 has done much better for me with that issue.

[bccanoe]

I've been wanting a rod holder like this for years! I use the Orca for my lake trolling downrigger rod, but that holder is quite big and clunky for a lightweight freshwater setup. This one is the perfect replacement, will definitely buy one for the upcoming season.

[onting]

Hi Rod, nice review. I have a couple of R5's ony kayak and I use them for holding my flyrods. Rods are facing up reel in the middle, butt secured at the end clip.

[TheFishingDoctorsAdventures]

Sweet demo, now I see how those work. I never looked that closely at them but now I think I might need a couple of those for sure!

[grantlaredo]

Great vid mate! Going to buy 4 R5s. All the best from Australia!

[darrylmcleman]

For trolling on the ocean waters I like the Scotty "CAN" style of rod holders.I have no real experience with freshwater fishing. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all from Southern Vancouver Island!

[InappropriateFisherman]

r-5 works same as the Berkley quickset rod holder I got last year, these are great rod holders.

[detlev]

Best rod holder i have two for my native watercraft. Best ever for catch big pikes ✌️👍

[graysonfishy]

Question would the shamano slx xt be good for the vedder and also wear do you get your fishing equipment

[awhittick]

I've found that as long as you're standing, you can quickly remove a rod from a Scotty holder in one, smooth, forward & up motion. Even in the salt water when mooching salmon. This new holder would negate the need to slide the rod forward, but you still need to lift it straight up - best done from a standing position. When seated however, I often fought with getting the rod out of the holder - especially when it was a large fish putting pressure on the rod (or a snag when trolling). If you're seated in a kayak, almost level with the rod holder and reaching forward to grab the rod, it's a real fight to get it clear of the holder. The new Scotty holder might alleviate part of that frustration, but not all of it. I found my solution with the STEALTH rod holders out of the U.S.. They use a flexible rubber pouch that snaps shut to secure your rod, but instantly releases when you grab it - from almost any angle. I've got them on my Hobie kayak, my 10 ft plastic boat and my 14' tinny. When trolling, I like my rod holders well forward, so I can watch the rod-tips, but that means a long, leaning low & forward reach to grab the rod from the side of the holder. The Stealth holders allow me to do that, without the drama!

[MnNative]

Why 15 pound limit on line. Many thanks! Nice explanation.

[gearlist]

Haven't seen the R5 before, looks neat!

[jamesbowie]

Great review. 2 years later are you still using these?

[roby]

Rod, thanks for the demo and info, I have one, but haven't mounted a rod in it. I have the Berkeley rod holder which work in a very similar fashion to the R-5, I would love to see a head to head comparison, perhaps before I hit the lakes and miss having two R-5's if they are better. The Berkeley rod hold can be a bit loose on the fly rod. But it does hold, and like the R-5 doesn't hold a rod in transit securely. That straight up lift rules no matter the brand. Thanks, R

[TheFunnyCarpenter]

Rod, would you troll with those R-5 holders?

[newlifely]

Nice video. I have 2 of these and they only work on the right side of the boat. If I run them on the left side of the boat my rod's jump out. Literally. I've had to reel in all my planer boards double back and go retrieve my pole.

[HuyFishin]

I have 3 of the r5's they work pretty good!

[GlenStoner]

Thanks for the demo Rod, these look great. Would they work with larger higher profile reels used for sturgeon fishing such as Penn International. If not, do you know if Scotty has plans on putting out some for larger reels?