{"product_id":"railblaza-rod-tube-with-miniport-tracmount-kayak","title":"RAILBLAZA Rod Tube with MiniPort TracMount Rod Holder","description":"\u003cp class=\"nvn-hero\"\u003eThe RAILBLAZA Rod Tube with MiniPort TracMount is a clean, track-ready holder for anglers who rig lean. It drops onto any standard 1-inch accessory track with no tools, keeps a single spinning or casting rod vertical and secure, and comes off just as fast when a fish is on. Perfect for kayaks and small boats where deck space is tight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe RAILBLAZA Rod Tube with MiniPort TracMount is the clean, track-ready rod holder for anglers who like to rig lean. It's a single-rod tube that drops onto any standard 1-inch accessory track, keeps your setup vertical and out of the way, and comes off just as fast when a fish is on. If you fish a kayak, a small skiff, or a center console where deck space is at a premium, this is the holder that earns its spot on the rail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart with the mount. The MiniPort TracMount base slides into a standard 1-inch track and locks down with no tools at all. That means you can slide it fore or aft, add a second one for a two-rod setup, or pull it off entirely at the end of the day in seconds. The tube itself is molded from UV-stabilized fibreglass reinforced AES plastic, so it shrugs off sun and salt spray season after season. At just 0.65 pounds, it's light enough that it won't throw off a paddle kayak's trim, but there's no flex where it counts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe business end is a proper rod tube, not a clamp. A flared top guides the rod butt in easily, even one-handed while you're holding station in a current. And the drop-down gimbal lets you keep the reel high and dry, or angle it down at the end for cleaner storage and transport. It works with spinning reels and baitcasting reels equally well. One thing to be clear about up front: this holds a single rod. If you're running a multi-rod spread across the stern, you'll want one of these per rod.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's no metal to corrode here, and that's part of the appeal. The whole holder is that UV-stabilized AES plastic, so an occasional freshwater rinse is all the care it ever needs. No rust, no seized hardware, nothing to grease. Leave it clipped to the track through the whole season and it'll look the same in the fall as it did in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstallation is genuinely tool-free at the track. Slide the MiniPort base in, snug the collar, done. If you're mounting the track itself to a hull, that's where a little care pays off. On a fibreglass deck or console, back the track screws with a plate or large fender washers. Skip that and you risk stress-cracking the gelcoat around the screw holes over time. And don't gorilla the fasteners down. The AES plastic is tough, but over-torquing at the screw bosses is the one sure way to crack these. Snug is plenty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt rides on standard 1-inch accessory tracks, the same rail style you'll find on most fishing kayaks and a lot of aftermarket track kits. On aluminum track it locks up solid. On thinner plastic track it can feel a touch loose under a heavy rod, so if you've got the choice, mount it to metal rail for the most positive hold. Alignment matters too. Get the track slot squared up to your seating position so the rod sits right where you want it and doesn't wobble on chop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo who's this for? Kayak anglers who want a fast, low-profile holder they can reposition on the fly. Skiff and bay boat owners adding rod storage to a gunnel track. Anyone who'd rather rig clean than bolt a bulky holder straight to the deck. It's a simple piece of gear that does one job and does it well: keep a rod secure and vertical, ready to grab. And because the base pops off the track in seconds, you can pull it for transport or storage and drop it right back on next trip. Rig it up and you'll wonder how you fished without it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"nvn-features\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMiniPort TracMount base slides into any standard 1-inch accessory track and locks down with no tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSingle-rod tube holds spinning and baitcasting setups vertical and secure\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMolded from UV-stabilized fibreglass reinforced AES plastic, no metal to rust or corrode\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDrop-down gimbal keeps the reel high and dry or angles it down for storage and transport\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFlared top guides the rod butt in easily, even one-handed\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLight 0.65 lb design won't upset a paddle kayak's trim\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTool-free mount and dismount, reposition or pull it off in seconds\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eShips with the Rod Tube holder plus the MiniPort TracMount base, ready to fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBacked by a 1-year RAILBLAZA warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-trust\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from NVN Marine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAuthorized RAILBLAZA reseller, full manufacturer warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNMEA member and ABYC certified, advice from real boat techs\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSame-day shipping before 3 PM ET on in-stock items\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNY headquarters and Fort Lauderdale flagship retail store\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-faq\"\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat reels does the Rod Tube fit?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's built for both spinning reels and baitcasting reels. The tube style and flared top handle either one, so you don't have to match the holder to your reel type.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow many rods does it hold?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eOne. This is a single-rod tube. If you want a multi-rod spread, run one Rod Tube per rod along your track.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat track does it mount to?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe MiniPort TracMount base fits standard 1-inch accessory tracks, the same rail style used on most fishing kayaks and many aftermarket track kits. It slides in and locks with no tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDo I need tools to install it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNot at the track. The MiniPort base slides in and tightens by hand. If you're also mounting the track itself to your hull, you'll need basic tools and hardware for that part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat's it made of, and will it corrode?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's UV-stabilized fibreglass reinforced AES plastic all the way through. There's no metal to rust or seize, so a freshwater rinse now and then is all the maintenance it needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat comes in the box?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYou get the Rod Tube rod holder and the MiniPort TracMount base. That's everything you need to mount it to an existing 1-inch track.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eCan I mount the track to my center console?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes, but back the track screws with a plate or large washers when you fasten it to a fibreglass deck or console. That spreads the load and helps prevent gelcoat cracks around the screw holes over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDoes the reel stay out of the water?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe drop-down gimbal lets you keep the reel high and dry while you fish, then angle the rod down for storage or transport. So you can position it however the day calls for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWill it hold as well on plastic track as on aluminum?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt locks up solid on aluminum rail. 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