Reviewer:

Jezmonkey

Rating:

2

Date:

5/29/2012

Review:

Somewhat agree with the other reviewers, however having hooked a hammerhead shark, a couple of 15kg tuna, and a spanish mackerel, I can say that it is strong enough to handle decent size fish. The problems are the price for a lump of plastic and a couple of screws and the limited mounting points for the mariner 12.5 - overall, its just a poorly designed mounting solution. Nativewatercraft need to look at this overall for the Mariner 12.5 and come up with something more flexible

Reviewer:

Sparky

Rating:

2

Date:

8/15/2011

Review:

I trolled with a light action 7 ft rod, 15lb test line mounted on a Scotty rod holder. The plate wobbles on its mounts. Maybe this is intentional, to absorb the shock of snags or big strikes, but it looks like I've got too much weight for it. I have it as far inboard as possible. This may be better suited for fly/ultra light tackle or a mount for GPS. Also, it is too expensive for what you get, a plastic plate, 2 wing nuts and spacers.

Reviewer:

tmcmanam

Rating:

2

Date:

8/2/2011

Review:

This product is overpriced for what it includes. I mounted it in a Mariner 12.5. It only fits in two spots on the port side. I attached a Scotty rod holder to it and trolled with a medium 7 ft rod. I do not feel confident that this plate will remain intact if a big fish strikes. It wobbles on the gunnel. It might be suitable for light tackle or mounting a fish finder. Not worth the money.