LOL.
I've seen Mr Bill in action with SKB tackle system with 4 rod holders.
It was used to roll 4 rods from the parking area to the Long Range Tuna Charter (head boat) All reels had covers over them.
After Capt and crew boarded no others were allowed to board until the lead
deck hand (LDH) and Mr Bill's fish caddy (Son of Lawyer) who I'll name SOL,
Loaded Mr Bill's SKB tackle system, rods, bed roll and such. SOL and LDH only took a few moments to select the central upper bunk for storing Mr Bills
rods and covered reels and the central middle bunk for Mr Bills bed roll and
stash bag. SOL had the SKB tackle system properly located adjacent to the
Salons stern door. Afterwards the remainder of the party was allowed to board.
One of the last remaining bunks I located was the lower center one. (mattress on deck)
Sometime during the trip out to the fishing grounds Mr Bills portion of the bunk frame failed due to unkown reasons. Once noticed by myself from below I informed Mr Bill of the possible collapse of the bunks. Dispite fairly heavy seas
Mr Bill checked on his rods in the upper bunk and made sure they remained comfortable. Once to the fishing grounds SOL brought out the
proper rod for the conditions at that moment. It was placed in a welded rod holder w\gimble bolt until put in to action by Mr Bill. at no time during this Long Range Tuna Charter (head boat) did I notice that SOL had more than
one rod out of the bunk, it was correct for the conditions at that moment and it was either in Mr Bills capable hands or in a welded rod holder w\gimble bolt. At some time during the fishing action SOL and HM (Hyperman) did a first class job of seamenship lashing together the broken bunk frame. Thus insuring a safer ride and comfortable conditions for Mr Bill and his rods and reels with covers on them.
At trips end when the Long Range Tuna Charter (head boat) was secured to dock. SOL retreived Mr Bill's rods and placed them into the SKB tackle system with 4 rod holders. LDH kept the gang way clear as SOL rolled the combined rods and tackle system to the saftey of dry land.
From observing these events I will agree Mr Bill will not trust plastic rod holders. SKB or otherwise.
He will trust welded rod holder w\gimble bolt.
