Fishing Rod Holders Review
Our verdict
At $21.84, this unbranded plastic rod holder carries a 4.5 star rating, but with only 138 reviews it has far less of a track record than the Scotty and Sea alternatives that run from 702 to 1,500 reviews. It is a reasonable pick if the lower demand signal does not concern you.
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Buyers looking for a basic single-piece rod holder in black plastic who do not mind a shorter review history and want a price point close to the Scotty options.
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Skip this if review depth matters to your buying decision, since 138 reviews is a small sample compared to the 702 to 1,500 reviews behind the Scotty rod holders in this same price range.
- Material Plastic
- Weight 0.6 Kilograms
- Color Black
- Pieces 1
- Priced 13% below the category median ($24.97 across 84 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.5/5
4.5 average across 138 owner ratings
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Popularity1.5/5
138 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
This listing is simply named Fishing Rod Holders, with no distinct brand attached, and it is made of plastic, weighs 0.6 kilograms, comes in black, and ships as a single 1-piece unit. It is priced at $21.84.
That price puts it just above the Scotty 230-BK at $24.95 territory but below it, and clearly higher than the Scotty 0280-BK at $18.95 and the Sea 27-2P at $15.99. Where it falls short is review depth. Its 4.5 star average is respectable but trails every other holder in this comparison, and its 138 total reviews are a small fraction of the 702 to 1,500 reviews the Scotty models carry.
Bought-last-month sits at 100+, which is on the lower end next to the Scotty 230-BK's 400+ and the Scotty 0280-BK's 200+, though it still beats the Sea 27-2P's 50+. For a buyer weighing price against proof of demand, this option asks for more trust with less data behind it than the branded alternatives nearby in price.
Pros
- Simple 1-piece design in black plastic, straightforward to mount
- 0.6 kilogram weight is listed clearly, useful for shipping or portability planning
- 100+ bought last month shows ongoing demand despite the smaller review base
- Priced below the Scotty 230-BK at $24.95
- 4.5 star rating is still solidly positive on a 5-point scale
Cons
- Only 138 reviews, far fewer than the 702 to 1,500 reviews behind the Scotty alternatives
- 4.5 star average is the lowest rating among all four rod holders compared
- No brand name attached, making warranty or support expectations unclear
- Priced higher than both the Sea 27-2P at $15.99 and Scotty 0280-BK at $18.95
- Bought-last-month of 100+ trails the Scotty 230-BK's 400+ and Scotty 0280-BK's 200+
Specifications
| Material | Plastic |
|---|---|
| Weight | 0.6 Kilograms |
| Color | Black |
| Pieces | 1 |
Performance notes
Plastic construction at 0.6 kilograms puts this in a similar weight class to the Scotty holders, which run around 8 ounces to 1 pound, so there is no meaningful weight advantage either way. As a 1-piece unit it appears designed as a single mounting point rather than a multi-rod rack, which lines up with how the other holders in this set are sold. The black color matches the Scotty 0280-BK and Scotty 230-BK, so it should blend into a boat or dock setup without standing out. Where the specs diverge most from the competition is not in the physical build but in the review data. A smaller sample size like 138 reviews means the 4.5 star average carries more statistical noise than a rating built on hundreds or thousands of data points, something worth weighing against the roughly $3 to $6 savings versus the Scotty 230-BK.
What buyers say
A 4.5 star average is a positive signal on its own, but the review count of 138 is thin next to the 702 to 1,500 reviews behind the three Scotty and Sea holders in this comparison. That gap makes the rating more sensitive to a handful of negative experiences than a larger sample would be. The 100+ bought-last-month figure indicates the product is still moving, just at a slower pace than the Scotty 230-BK's 400+ or the Scotty 0280-BK's 200+. Taken together, the pattern suggests steady but modest demand rather than the sustained, high-volume track record the pricier Scotty options have built up over time.
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Frequently asked questions
How many reviews does this rod holder have compared to the Scotty models?
It has 138 reviews, compared to 702 for the Scotty 0280-BK and 1,500 for the Scotty 230-BK. That is a noticeably smaller sample size to judge reliability from.
Is this rod holder cheaper than the Scotty options?
At $21.84 it costs more than the Scotty 0280-BK at $18.95 but less than the Scotty 230-BK at $24.95, putting it in the middle of the Scotty price range.
What is this rod holder made of and how much does it weigh?
It is made of plastic, comes in black, ships as a single 1-piece unit, and weighs 0.6 kilograms, roughly comparable to the 8-ounce to 1-pound weight range of the Scotty alternatives.