VEXPLO VP13 Rod Holder Review
Our verdict
The VEXPLO VP13 Rod Holder is priced at $19.99 and holds a 4.3 star rating from just 21 reviews, the thinnest sample in this comparison. Despite that, 200+ bought last month matches the established Scotty 0280-BK's demand, making it a budget option worth watching as its review base grows.
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Budget shoppers who want an aluminum and plastic rod holder under $20 and are comfortable with a newer, smaller-review listing, especially anglers who already have 200+ recent buyers as a real-world signal to lean on.
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You want a rating backed by hundreds or thousands of reviews before committing, since 21 reviews is far thinner than the 700 to 1,500 review counts behind the Scotty holders in this comparison.
- Material Aluminum, Plastic
- Color Black
- Pieces 1
- Priced 20% below the category median ($24.97 across 84 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.3/5
4.3 average across 21 owner ratings
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Popularity0.3/5
21 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
At $19.99, the VEXPLO VP13 Rod Holder undercuts both Scotty options in this comparison while still moving in real volume, with 200+ bought last month matching the Scotty 0280-BK's own recent figure exactly. That is a notable pace for a listing with only 21 reviews so far behind it.
It combines aluminum and plastic in a black finish, a mixed-material approach similar to the Sea 27-2P, which pairs aluminum with plastic and PVC in its own build. That kind of construction typically balances some rigidity from the metal with lower overall weight and cost than an all-metal design would carry, though the exact mounting style is not detailed beyond it being described simply as a rod holder.
Its 4.3 star rating ties the Powerlock Bank holder for the lowest score in this comparison, and its 21 reviews is the smallest sample of any product covered here, well under half of the Cling Mag Grab's 48. Still, matching the Scotty 0280-BK's 200+ bought last month on a fraction of the price and review history suggests genuine early demand rather than a stalled or fading listing.
Pros
- Priced at $19.99, undercutting both Scotty holders in this comparison
- 200+ bought last month matches the established Scotty 0280-BK's recent demand
- Aluminum and plastic build mirrors the mixed-material approach of the higher-reviewed Sea 27-2P
- In stock and available at time of comparison
- Strong recent purchase pace despite a much lower price than the name-brand alternatives
Cons
- 21 reviews is the smallest sample of any rod holder in this comparison
- 4.3 star rating ties for the lowest score here, alongside the Powerlock Bank holder
- No weight or feature specs listed beyond the basic materials and color
- Far less proven than the Sea 27-2P's 1,000 or Scotty 230-BK's 1,500 reviews
Specifications
| Material | Aluminum, Plastic |
|---|---|
| Color | Black |
| Pieces | 1 |
Performance notes
The aluminum and plastic combination places the VP13 in similar material territory to the Sea 27-2P, which also blends metal with plastic components in its own construction. That approach typically trims weight and cost compared to an all-aluminum or stainless build, at some tradeoff in long-term rigidity under heavy, repeated use out on the water or a dock. Without a listed weight or detailed mounting spec, it is hard to judge exactly how it compares in hand to the more fully specified competitors here, but the basic materials suggest a lightweight holder built to a budget price point rather than a heavy-duty marine mount meant for constant saltwater exposure over many seasons of use in tough dockside or offshore conditions.
What buyers say
With only 21 reviews behind its 4.3 star rating, this is the least proven listing in the comparison on paper, and the score itself ties for the lowest alongside the Powerlock Bank holder. What offsets that somewhat is the 200+ bought last month figure, which matches the pace of the well-established Scotty 0280-BK despite a fraction of its review history behind it. That pattern, strong recent sales outrunning a thin review base, often shows up in newer listings that are still building trust with buyers, so the rating here is best read as an early signal rather than a fully settled verdict.
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Frequently asked questions
Is 21 reviews enough to judge the VEXPLO VP13?
It is the smallest review sample in this comparison, well below the hundreds or thousands behind the Sea 27-2P and Scotty models, so the 4.3 star average should be treated as an early signal rather than a proven long-term track record at this point.
What is the VEXPLO VP13 made from?
It combines aluminum and plastic in a black finish, a mixed-material build similar in concept to the Sea 27-2P, aimed at balancing overall weight and cost rather than maximizing pure rigidity like an all-metal design would across repeated seasons of use.
How does its recent demand compare to established brands?
At 200+ bought last month, it matches the Scotty 0280-BK's recent purchase pace exactly, which is notable given the VP13 costs less overall and has far fewer reviews behind it than that established, longer-running competitor with years on the market.