Does anyone know what type of rod mount base this is?

New (to me) scupper pro.  Old owner said he had parts for this, but couldn't find them.


Does anyone know what brand/model these bases are for?

Looks like an old RAM mount to me.

Looks like a pair of sunglasses I dropped overboard last week. If I’d only thought to bolt them to the kayak I’d probably still have them…

If you want replacements, I probably have some I can give ya.

If you want replacements, I probably have some I can give ya.

Much appreciated - are they similar?  I thought the RAM mounts were plastic, this is annodized aluminum?  Just an older generation?

If you want replacements, I probably have some I can give ya.

Much appreciated - are they similar?  I thought the RAM mounts were plastic, this is annodized aluminum?  Just an older generation?

Depends on the mount/part.  A lot of RAM's stuff is fiber-reinforced plastic and a lot is coated aluminum (some painted, some anodized, other's dipped in rubberized plastic)

If you want replacements, I probably have some I can give ya.

Much appreciated - are they similar?  I thought the RAM mounts were plastic, this is annodized aluminum?  Just an older generation?

Depends on the mount/part.  A lot of RAM's stuff is fiber-reinforced plastic and a lot is coated aluminum (some painted, some anodized, other's dipped in rubberized plastic)

You’re right, I found aluminum bases with rubber/plastic ball.  Those were powder coated.  Hopefully all same hole pattern.  Do the shotgun holders with ball mount have any issues with holding up to strikes?  I’ve only used the flush mount scotty holders and the in-hull recessed ones.

If you want replacements, I probably have some I can give ya.

Much appreciated - are they similar?  I thought the RAM mounts were plastic, this is annodized aluminum?  Just an older generation?

Depends on the mount/part.  A lot of RAM's stuff is fiber-reinforced plastic and a lot is coated aluminum (some painted, some anodized, other's dipped in rubberized plastic)

You’re right, I found aluminum bases with rubber/plastic ball.  Those were powder coated.  Hopefully all same hole pattern.  Do the shotgun holders with ball mount have any issues with holding up to strikes?  I’ve only used the flush mount scotty holders and the in-hull recessed ones.

I used a ball socket rod holder for a moment, though you wouldn't lose your rod I couldn't tighten it enough to prevent full upright holding during a bite and run.  I would leash that rod to something if I were to use it again.   

http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?topic=68135.0

Do the shotgun holders with ball mount have any issues with holding up to strikes?  I’ve only used the flush mount scotty holders and the in-hull recessed ones.

IMHO they suck, especially for Ocean fishing.  They weren't too bad for freshwater, but any big fish strike and the things move.  Cant tighten them enough.  Mickfish's link reminded me of this 

Or you can sand your balls. 

Old thread: http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?topic=17650.15

I've tried this, as well as cutting groves into the plastic arm where it contacts with the ball.  Nothing has been able to make me trust those rod holders again.  Which reminds me, I have a few RAM Rodholders for sale 

Scotty & Yakattack probably make round bases too. If the bolt pattern is the same, I’d consider one of those instead of the RAM (unless its just for a FF…ram balls work fine for those).

Scotty & Yakattack probably make round bases too. If the bolt pattern is the same, I’d consider one of those instead of the RAM (unless its just for a FF…ram balls work fine for those).

It's for pelagics... wahoo/mahi... I'm guessing the ram mounts won't hold up to those too well and I'll end up with a rod crashing on my head?

I wouldn’t trust RAM balls for trolling anything bigger than trout.