FT0086 Rod Holder Review
Our verdict
At $50.39, the FT0086 is priced near the premium end of this comparison, but a 4.4 star rating, the lowest here, across just 107 reviews and a 0+ bought last month figure make it hard to recommend over the better-reviewed alternatives.
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Boat owners specifically wanting an aluminum, hardware-included holder who have already compared it directly against better-selling options and still prefer its listed spec sheet.
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Skip this if recent sales momentum and review volume matter to you, since the 0+ bought last month figure and 107 review count both trail every other holder in this comparison by a wide margin.
- Material Aluminum
- Weight 2.33 Kilograms
- Color Silver/Black
- Pieces 1.0 Count
- Feature Hardware
- Priced 102% above the category median ($24.97 across 84 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.4/5
4.4 average across 107 owner ratings
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Popularity1.2/5
107 owner reviews, fewer than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other fishing gear and tackle we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
Consider a boat owner shopping for a single aluminum rod holder with hardware included, looking to mount one unit rather than a pair. The FT0086 fits that specific need at $50.39, priced above the $24.95 Scotty 230-BK and just below the $56.99 tournament-style clamp, but sold as a single 1 count unit rather than a 2 pack like most of its competitors here.
The spec sheet lists aluminum construction, a silver and black color scheme, 2.33 kilograms in weight, roughly 5.1 pounds, and included hardware for mounting. That weight is notably heavier than the 1 pound Scotty 230-BK or the 8 ounce Scotty 0280-BK, which suggests a bulkier or more heavily reinforced aluminum build, though aluminum itself is lighter per volume than stainless steel.
The numbers here are the weakest in this comparison. A 4.4 star rating is below every other holder covered, which range from 4.6 to 4.8 stars. The review count of 107 is also the smallest sample by far, next to the 186 reviews on the stainless rail mount and well below the hundreds or thousands seen on the Sea and Scotty models. Most tellingly, the bought last month figure sits at 0+, compared to 200+ or more on every competitor in this set, which points to little recent purchase activity.
Pros
- Aluminum construction, lighter per volume than solid stainless steel builds
- Sold as a single unit with mounting hardware included
- Silver and black color scheme differs from the plain silver finish on most competitors
- Priced below the $56.99 tournament-style clamp for buyers wanting a lower-cost single unit
Cons
- Lowest rating in this comparison at 4.4 stars, below the 4.6 to 4.8 range of every alternative
- Smallest review base at 107 reviews, far under the 700 to 1,500 range of the top sellers
- Bought last month sits at 0+, the weakest recent demand signal of any holder here
- At 2.33 kilograms (about 5.1 pounds), it is notably heavier than the 1 pound Scotty 230-BK
- At $50.39 for one piece, it costs more per unit than any 2 pack in this comparison
Specifications
| Material | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Weight | 2.33 Kilograms |
| Color | Silver/Black |
| Pieces | 1.0 Count |
| Feature | Hardware |
Performance notes
At 2.33 kilograms, roughly 5.1 pounds, the FT0086 is considerably heavier than the Scotty 230-BK's 1 pound or the Scotty 0280-BK's 8 ounces, which likely reflects a bulkier aluminum casting designed to handle larger rods or mounting stress. Aluminum is generally lighter than stainless steel for a given size, but this unit's total weight suggests more material is used overall compared to the lighter Scotty units. Hardware being included saves a separate purchase, a detail not always specified on the other listings in this comparison. Since it ships as a single 1 count unit rather than a pair, anglers running two rods would need to order two units, which changes the effective per-rod cost compared to a 2 pack.
What buyers say
A 4.4 star rating across only 107 reviews is a noticeably weaker pattern than anything else in this comparison, where every other holder sits between 4.6 and 4.8 stars with review counts ranging from 186 to 1,500. The 0+ bought last month figure is the clearest signal here, showing essentially no recent purchase activity compared to the 100+ to 400+ range seen across every competing holder. Together, a smaller review sample, the lowest rating, and flat recent sales suggest this listing has less current traction with buyers than the alternatives covered in this comparison.
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Frequently asked questions
Why is the FT0086 rating lower than other rod holders in this comparison?
At 4.4 stars across 107 reviews, it sits below every other holder covered here, which range from 4.6 to 4.8 stars, though the smaller review count of 107 also means the average carries less statistical weight than options with hundreds more reviews.
Does the FT0086 come as a pair like the other holders?
No, it ships as a single 1 count unit with mounting hardware included, unlike most competitors in this comparison which are sold as 2 packs.
What does a 0+ bought last month figure mean?
It indicates minimal recent purchase activity on this listing, in contrast to the 100+ to 400+ range reported across every other rod holder in this comparison, which suggests weaker current demand.