Gnu Bee Flyer thanks for the links on the down east rod holders. I had seen them a while back but had forgotten about them. Those would definetely do the trick. I actually wound up ordering a rod holder from Bass Pro shops as I had to order something else from them and saw it while on their site. I haven't decided if I like it enough to consider it my permanant rod holder but it's getting me by and giving me a place to put the rod while I row. It is their house brand rod holder for fly rods on float tubes and pontoon boats. Yours is certainly better for trolling and a secure hold on the rod. The Bass pro model has a webbing strap that goes around the pontoon and buckles together so you can move it around. I am still adjusting to fishing from the toon and need to get an apron rigged up next. I am curious how ducksertman holds his rods on the tubes when not using them. I would like to bring a spare rod with me.