Aluminium 3120AA Rod Holder Review
Our verdict
The Aluminium 3120AA Rod Holder costs $41.99 and holds a 4.7 star average across 406 reviews, matching the rating of the Scotty 0280-BK and Scotty 230-BK while adding a four-tube aluminum design and included mounting screws.
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Anglers who want an aluminum, multi-tube rod holder that ships with mounting screws included, avoiding a separate hardware purchase, particularly for boats set up with a dedicated rod storage or deployment rack.
Skip if
Skip this if you need a single rod position rather than a multi-tube unit, or if the $41.99 price is out of range compared to the Sea 27-2P at $15.99 or the KD-1 set at $9.99.
- Material Aluminum
- Color 4 Tubes Sliver
- Pieces 1
- Feature Includes mounting screws
- Priced 68% above the category median ($24.97 across 84 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.7/5
4.7 average across 406 owner ratings
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Popularity3.3/5
406 owner reviews, more 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
Some boats need a dedicated spot to store or stage several rods at once rather than a single holder bolted in isolation. The 3120AA appears built for that scenario, with a listed spec of four tubes in a silver aluminum finish. At $41.99, it sits at the top of the price range in this comparison, tied with the similarly named Aluminium 3120A4.
Aluminum as the stated material puts this in the same corrosion-resistant category as its sibling listing, a meaningful upgrade over the plastic bodies of the Scotty 0280-BK and Scotty 230-BK for anglers dealing with regular saltwater exposure. The listing specifically notes that mounting screws are included, a small but practical detail that saves a separate hardware trip, something none of the three Scotty or Sea comparisons mention explicitly.
At 406 reviews and a 4.7 star average, this listing matches the rating held by both Scotty holders exactly, though its review count is the smallest of the group. Bought last month sits at 100+, ahead of the Sea 27-2P's 50+ but behind the 200+ posted by the 3120A4 and Scotty 0280-BK and the 400+ posted by the Scotty 230-BK. That combination of matching top-tier ratings with mid-tier current purchase volume suggests a smaller but equally satisfied buyer base.
Pros
- 4.7 star average across 406 reviews matches the Scotty 0280-BK and Scotty 230-BK exactly
- Aluminum construction offers stronger corrosion resistance than the plastic-bodied Scotty alternatives
- Four tube design accommodates multiple rods in one mounted unit
- Mounting screws are explicitly included, saving a separate hardware purchase
- InStock availability at time of listing
Cons
- At $41.99, this ties for the highest price in the entire comparison group
- 406 total reviews is the smallest sample size among the five rod holders compared here
- Bought last month of 100+ trails the 200+ and 400+ figures posted by the other comparison holders
- Multi-tube design may be more than needed for anglers wanting just one holder
Specifications
| Material | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Color | 4 Tubes Sliver |
| Pieces | 1 |
| Feature | Includes mounting screws |
Performance notes
A four-tube aluminum design changes the use case from a single rod holder to a small staging rack, letting several rods sit ready in one mounted fixture rather than requiring multiple separate holders spread across a boat. The silver aluminum finish carries the same corrosion resistance advantages over plastic that apply to its sibling listing, the 3120A4, making it a reasonable fit for saltwater use where repeated exposure would degrade plastic fittings faster. Including mounting screws in the package removes a small but real friction point, since buyers do not need to source separate hardware sized correctly for the mounting holes. For anglers who only need one rod position, though, a four-tube unit is more capacity than necessary compared to the single-holder Scotty and Sea listings.
What buyers say
A 4.7 star average across 406 reviews puts this listing in a tie with the Scotty 0280-BK and Scotty 230-BK on rating, despite having roughly half the review count of the Scotty 0280-BK and well under a third of the Scotty 230-BK's 1,500 reviews. The Bought last month figure of 100+ beats the Sea 27-2P's 50+ but trails the 200+ posted by both the Scotty 0280-BK and the 3120A4, and the 400+ posted by the Scotty 230-BK. That pattern suggests a smaller, still satisfied buyer base rather than a product with any rating problem, more a matter of lower visibility or narrower appeal than lower quality.
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Frequently asked questions
What does a four-tube rod holder design offer over a single holder?
A four-tube unit lets multiple rods sit staged in one mounted fixture, which suits boats set up for rod storage or quick deployment rather than a single fishing position. It requires more mounting space than a single-rod holder like the Scotty options.
Does this rod holder come with mounting hardware?
Yes, the listing specifically states that mounting screws are included, which saves a separate trip to source correctly sized hardware for the mounting holes.
How does the bought last month figure compare to other rod holders in this comparison?
At 100+ bought last month, this listing beats the Sea 27-2P's 50+ but trails the 200+ and 400+ figures posted by the other alternatives compared here. The 4.7 star rating across 406 reviews suggests satisfied buyers despite the mid-tier purchase volume.