What degree rod holder for bow on 306 canyon?

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Rhumbline306

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I’m looking to add one or two rod holders in the bow area on my canyon 306. Primary use is to hold spinning rod as we move around the tuna grounds. I do not plan to fight fish from this rod holder. Thoughts on placement and degree? I plan to buy from Gemlux.
Thanks in advance!
 
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Ex owner clamped on the same as Florida mike shows on mine and they work and are easy to install.

Installation need either rubber tape/hose between clamp and handrail or another system to avoid that rod holder turn down and rod goes over board. I had some success with wraps of self-vulcanizing / splicing tape or a correct size rubber hose slice open to fit over tubes just where the clamp goes and then tightened the screws hard.
I never use them for this reason but will see if i cam weld a triangle shaped plate on the rod holder to avoid that they can turn.

Chris
 
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Does you 306 have a windlass and access hatch in the center of the bow like my 2018 306 does?

I ask, because if it does, then I would consider using "0" degree rod holders on each side of the access hatch. I think zero-degree would work well, because it will be very easy to drop a rod in and pull it out 100% vertically. It would also be very accessible without having to step up on the forward seating (assuming the casting platform is not in place).
 
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OP

Does you 306 have a windlass and access hatch in the center of the bow like my 2018 306 does?

I ask, because if it does, then I would consider using "0" degree rod holders on each side of the access hatch. I think zero-degree would work well, because it will be very easy to drop a rod in and pull it out 100% vertically. It would also be very accessible without having to step up on the forward seating (assuming the casting platform is not in place).
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Yes, same access hatch / windless as your 2018. Good idea on location because they could drain into anchor locker. Next time at boat I’ll evaluate for clearence. Thx.
 
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