Ocean Kayak Paddle and Rod Clips

Way to flimsy. Thought they would have been a bit stronger.

I have yet to use the clips for fishing rods, but I think they will do the job. They were easy to install wherever I wanted. Hopefully they will be durable; ask me later.

Snug fit, Secure, fairly easy to secure to hull although I did have to go out and purchase a rivit Gun to connect the rivits provided

Easy to use and holds paddle securely in place

Good product. It bit soft, which allows paddle to be knocked out of clips. Upside of that is they wont break off when loading kayak.

Well, they do what they are supposed to do, but for how long? For $17 a set, just as other reviewers have mentioned, they are just cheap plastic. Be careful ratcheting down the rivets or they will pull thru and game over. I dont expect much long time use from these since the plastic clips are hollow. I bought two sets so when the first ones break, I have another set.

I purchased to hold my fishing rod and the rod clips do the job well. I also like the fact they are made of a flexible rubber so I feel the will not break off. Very easy to mount.

I purchased these so as to keep the paddle off my lap while fishing. They work pretty good but I think the product could be better. The rubber is very flexible which can be a good thing or weak thing. Good in the way they don't break like a rigid material would but weak because it seems like they are barely able to hold the paddle up. It seems to me the company could have put a little more rubber into the clips and not have them hollow. Another thing, be careful when installing these, a stainless steel rivet can pull the washer right through the soft rubber. I actually did that and had to fashion washers of my own to hold them on. All in all, they get the job done but they could have been better.

I've already reviewed these on ACK website. You will need a rivet gun available for 20-40 dollars at your local Home Depot or Hardware store (maybe here at ACK I have not checked). I just bought another pair because I am using the second for holding my spear gun. These are not perfect but they work and they are durable. As always ordering from ACK was a pleasure. Great prices, fast expedition of my order and it arrived in days with all items correct.

A little flimsy but work well if not space too far apart. Haven't tried the rod holder tabs but look like they should work.

Holds the paddle well. Some reviews say "flimsy" - I feel they hold the paddle well enough and will flex and not break when they "do" get hit on the side of the boat.

These paddle keepers are quite flimsy. I'm guessing they make them this way so they never break off/crack if they are banged into. While they will hold your paddle it is not something you would call secure. This is easily fixed by getting some elastic rope (thin) and some kayak loops. I did this for both of my paddle keepers and spear gun holders. If there was a way to post a picture of my install I would. If you need some help I'll gladly e-mail you pictures. Austin Kayak is the best online kayak parts supplier I have ever had the plasure of doing business with! Hammerheadfishingteam (@) gmail.com

I couldn't make the rivets work so I ended up using SS nuts and bolts with homemade gaskets for water tightness. Paddle clips seems to work OK. I trying to put two rods in one set of clips. Haven't field tested the set up yet but did get some bungee type devices for additional securing.

They will get it done........ little flimsy rubberish piece..... expensive for what it is, but not many options to choose from for this.

Were a little too flexible. Tough to get the paddle in without the clips collapsing. Just barely enough strength to hold paddle securely.

Installed without a problem and holds my paddles perfectly.

These things are great. I elected to mount them with the supplied rivets. I did this because I did not want to drill bigger holes in my boat to use screw mounts. These hold almost any paddle securely and I use my second set to hold my speargun and it works perfectly! These are not hard plastic like they appear to be but more like a rubbery firm plastic. Get 'em, you'll be glad you did. One more thing... ACK is the best company I've ever dealt with by mail order. They shipped my paddle clips out the same day I ordered them Fed X free shipping!!

The Kayak Paddle/Rod Clips are great. They hold the paddle or fishing rod securely, are water tight at the attachment, thanks to pop rivets and they give if rubbed against a dock, rock, etc. I really like how easy it is to get the paddle in the clips. One hand is all it takes.

They work very good. You can push on them and they stay in place. I might buy for another boat............

As mentioned, buy stainless and screws to install. Work well for the price. Paddles don't always fit as snug as I like, but the clips for a fishing rod more than make up for that.

Good clips, but you have to have a rivet gun to install them. I bought 4 Stainless Steel Screws and Locknuts for $4 instead of spending $20 on a rivet gun. It should mention this in the description!

Easy installation, soft pliable rubber...good for paddles & fishing rods.

The clips were easy to install and hold the paddle well. I like how easy it is to clip the paddle in place- one hand does it and just as easy to remove. Additionally, they are flexible and give when bumped or installing the kayak cover.

Liked them at first installed them held paddle good now starting to loose the grip on one end

Nice product. At first, I thought they were a bit flimsy. But, they need to be pliable so you can get your paddles attached. Easy to work with.

Good product. Easy to install, holds the paddle soundly.