GearTrust GT05 Rod Holder Review
Our verdict
At $29.99 for a 4-piece plastic set, the GearTrust GT05 works out to roughly $7.50 per holder, backed by a 4.4 star average across 220 reviews and 100+ bought last month.
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Anglers outfitting multiple rod positions at once, like a small boat, dock, or truck bed setup, who want the per-unit savings of a 4-pack over buying single holders individually.
Skip if
Skip this if you only need one or two holders, since buying a 4-pack means paying for capacity you won't use, or if you want the higher review-backed ratings of the Scotty line.
- Material Plastic
- Color 2 Carbon Black
- Pieces 4
- Priced 20% above the category median ($24.97 across 84 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.4/5
4.4 average across 220 owner ratings
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Popularity2.4/5
220 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
Setting up a boat or dock with rod storage at multiple spots is where a 4-pack like the GearTrust GT05 makes sense. At $29.99 for four plastic holders finished in a carbon black color, the per-unit cost lands around $7.50, undercutting every single-unit option in this comparison on a price-per-holder basis.
The build is straightforward plastic construction, the same base material used in the Scotty 0280-BK and Scotty 230-BK, though those ship as single units rather than sets. The GearTrust's 4-piece format is its clearest differentiator against the Sea 27-2P, Scotty 0280-BK, and Scotty 230-BK, all of which sell one holder per listing.
On reviews, the GT05 posts a 4.4 star average across 220 reviews, landing between this comparison set's lowest and highest performers. It falls short of the 4.6 to 4.7 stars earned by the Sea and Scotty holders, and its 100+ bought last month trails the Scotty 230-BK's 400+ and Scotty 0280-BK's 200+, though it still shows steady ongoing demand for a bulk-pack option.
Pros
- 4-piece pack brings the per-unit cost to roughly $7.50, cheaper than any single holder compared here
- 220 reviews is a reasonably sized sample for a newer bulk-pack listing
- Plastic construction keeps the whole set lightweight for easy handling
- 100+ bought last month shows ongoing, active demand
- Ideal for outfitting several rod positions in one purchase
Cons
- 4.4 star average trails the 4.6 to 4.7 stars posted by the Sea 27-2P and both Scotty models
- 100+ bought last month is well below the Scotty 230-BK's 400+
- Plastic build without the stainless option some anglers prefer for saltwater durability
- Buying four at once isn't ideal if you only need one or two holders
Specifications
| Material | Plastic |
|---|---|
| Color | 2 Carbon Black |
| Pieces | 4 |
Performance notes
Selling as a 4-piece set changes the math on this holder compared to everything else in this lineup. At $29.99 for four units, it costs less per holder than the Sea 27-2P's $15.99 single unit, the Scotty 0280-BK's $18.95, or the Scotty 230-BK's $24.95. The plastic construction and carbon black finish match the general build category of the Scotty 0280-BK, suggesting similar day-to-day durability expectations, though the listing doesn't specify individual weight capacity, so pairing four holders across varying rod weights should be planned with that gap in mind.
What buyers say
A 4.4 star average across 220 reviews sits in the middle of this comparison group, ahead of nothing but behind the 4.6 to 4.7 stars posted by the three single-unit alternatives. The 100+ bought last month figure is modest next to the Scotty 230-BK's 400+, but combined with 220 existing reviews it points to a product with an established, if smaller, buyer base rather than a brand-new listing still building trust. The pattern suggests solid, if unremarkable, satisfaction for a bulk-value purchase.
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Frequently asked questions
How many rod holders come in the GearTrust GT05 package?
The listing specifies 4 pieces per pack for $29.99 total, which works out to roughly $7.50 per holder, a lower per-unit cost than the single-holder options from Sea and Scotty in this comparison.
Is a 4.4 star rating good for a rod holder?
It's a solid, generally positive score, though it trails the 4.6 to 4.7 stars earned by the Sea 27-2P and both Scotty models. With 220 reviews behind it, the rating is based on a meaningful sample size.
What material is the GearTrust GT05 made from?
The specs list plastic construction in a carbon black finish. That places it in the same material category as the Scotty 0280-BK, which is also plastic, rather than the stainless steel or synthetic builds used elsewhere in this comparison.