Yeah, I definitely like the idea of "saving my rods" from the many obstacles that we encounter on the water. I spent a day fishing a couple weeks ago and it was real windy. Entering the boat ramp area, you have to 'weave' between posts in the water. I ended up grazing one post with BOTH rods! OUCH! These rod holders you make would have prevented that. I think that by next spring, I will have a pair ready to go!