Smackdown Rod Holders 6 Month Review (Plus MulTbar Bonus)

I still like these awesome rod holders for catfishing on my boat!
In this video I talk about the Smackdown Catfishing Rod Holders that I have mounted on my MulTbars and my Excel Bay Pro's track system. I've had them about 6 months now and they are still working great with no issues! The MulTbars on the other hand have been on 3 different boats and are showing some wear! They are still doing really good! There is another bonus on this video. A fishing bait that has impressed me!

[@rogercarlson2330]

You came along way Billy! Very cool.

[@TNRVG]

Thanks!

[@jeffchaffee1235]

Fish or no fish that’s ok, keeping it real. Thank you

[@jeffchaffee1235]

Yes the do

[@jeffchaffee1235]

Wow it’s been six months, time is flying by to fast! Hey Billy I’m going to call you soon ok. some time on Monday, is that ok ?

[@TNRVG]

It does! I will be at my day job until 4pm Eastern. Leave a message if I don’t answer. Thanks!

[@jeffchaffee1235]

@@TNRVG you got it

[@Frenchbroadcatman.]

Don't matter to me that's why it's called fishing not catching

[@ifishcatfish]

this multibar design is bad for your boat. Because they are so tall, they create big leverage over the base where they are attached to the boat. Think about trying to remove the lug nuts off your wheels - you can't do it with a normal length wrench. But then you put a long pipe on top of the wrench and then its easy. This mulTbar is the same thing as adding a long pipe on top of the wrench - it creates enormous leverage over that tiny base. That's the other problem - the base is too small and i don't think your boat is solid metal there. I know you were joking than you don't want to rip them off the boat, but I think there is a reasonable chance this can happen in some minor accident - like grabbing a solid enough branch somewhere. If you watch Hagen Grubs rack installation, you will see he intentionally made a long base for the rack, running opposite of where all the weight comes from. That long opposite side support base is what you would need, if you want to have rod rack that is this high. I would be extremely careful not to have any more accidents with these..

[@TNRVG]

I know. Not issues so far. It’s the only configuration where you dont have to bend over to get them. It’s one of the reasons I don’t like these deck boats. You lose stability and you have to have taller rod holders. Getting a manufacturer to get rid of the back deck is like pulling teeth. Unless your willing to pay $80k for a Wooldridge or buy a deep v like yours. I like playing in a foot of water way to much for a deep v.

[@RiverJunkie]

There are hundreds of these on boats without any problems.