Cannon Adjustable Dual Axis Rod Holder for Track System

The Cannon Adjustable Dual Axis Rod Holder (part 1907002) is the rod holder for serious trollers who run the Cannon Track System on their gunwale. 10 inches of polished aluminum holder, 360-degree rotation at the push of a button, six up-and-down locking positions for getting the rod tip exactly where you want it, a pistol grip release that lets you change the rod angle one-handed without putting the boat on autopilot, and the ratcheting vertical adjustment that lets you fine-tune the holder position without ever having to remove a rod from the holder. Built for trollers who care about presentation angle and need to change it on the fly.

What makes this a dual axis holder. Two axes of adjustment: rotation around the vertical (which sets which direction the rod points relative to the boat), and tilt up and down (which sets the rod tip height and presentation angle). A single-axis holder only swivels horizontally, which is fine for stowage but bad for trolling because you can't dial in the strike-zone depth without messing with line. The dual axis design lets you set both axes independently from a comfortable working position, lock both in, and run.

The pistol grip release is what separates the Cannon system from cheaper aftermarket holders. Squeeze the grip and the holder unlocks for repositioning, release the grip and it locks back in solid. One hand to operate, the other hand stays on the rod. With cheaper holders, you'd need to set the rod down, fiddle with both hands to unlock the holder, hold the unlocked holder while you re-aim, and then re-lock. The pistol grip turns that into a one-second one-handed motion that you can do mid-strike without losing fish.

360 degrees of horizontal rotation means you can point the rod tip at any angle around the boat. Trolling forward, point the holder dead astern. Drift fishing, point the holder out off the side. Stowed for run-out, point everything inboard so the rods don't snag. The detent system lets you feel discrete locking positions as you rotate, so you can re-set the same angle pass after pass without having to eyeball it.

Six up-and-down locking positions on the vertical axis cover the practical range from horizontal (rod tip out and parallel to the water for crankbait or spinnerbait trolling) to nearly vertical (rod tip up high for keeping line away from prop wash on close-in offshore trolls). The ratcheting adjustment between positions is firm enough to hold under load but easy enough to operate one-handed.

The track-mount foot is the Cannon Track System base that drops onto any Cannon Track rail (sold separately if you don't already have track on your boat). The track system is the smart way to organize a fishing boat: install the track once on the gunwale, and you can clip rod holders, downriggers, electronics mounts, cup holders, planar boards, and other accessories into the same rail. Move them around, swap them between trips, slide them out for transport. The same Cannon Track System that runs your downriggers will run these rod holders without any additional hardware.

Polished aluminum construction is the right material choice for big-water salt or freshwater use. Stainless hardware where it matters, anodized aluminum on the structural parts, and the polished finish that looks good on a center console or sportfish deck. It won't corrode the way that pot-metal aftermarket holders do, and it won't crack under a hard strike the way that plastic budget holders sometimes do.

The UV-resistant end cap is the small detail that makes a real difference over a season of use. The end cap sits at the bottom of the rod tube and cushions the rod butt against the holder body. Without it, your rod butt grinds against bare aluminum every time you set the rod, which scuffs the rod finish and eventually wears through cork or EVA grips. With it, the rod sits soft and the cosmetic and grip wear stays in check. The cap is replaceable when it eventually wears out.

The 10-inch holder length is the right size for the typical conventional or spinning combo used in trolling and bait fishing. Long enough to hold the rod butt securely with several inches of rod inside the tube, short enough to not interfere with reel handles or low-profile reels. Most rods from medium-light spinning up through heavy conventional trolling rods fit comfortably.

Installation. If you already have Cannon Track on the boat, the holder slides onto the track and locks down with the integrated knob. About 30 seconds. If you don't have track yet, install a length of Cannon Track on the gunwale (typical install uses through-bolted stainless hardware with backing plates) before installing this holder. The track is sold in standard lengths and you cut to fit your gunwale span.

What this holder isn't. It is not a flush-mount rod holder for a permanent gunwale-recess install (Cannon makes those separately, but they don't move once installed). It is not a downrigger-style trolling clamp. It is not a tournament-grade gimbal-fight rod holder rated for heavy offshore tuna or marlin loads. It is the right rod holder for the inshore-to-mid-offshore trolling, drift fishing, salmon and trout fishing, walleye trolling, and stowage roles where the boat runs at moderate speed with rods set out for the troll.

1-Year Limited Cannon warranty. Same-day shipping before 3 PM ET on in-stock units.