The Lee's Tackle 30° Swivel Base Flush Mount Rod Holder is engineered for stand-up rods with curved butts, delivering a rotating base that lets the rod butt pivot freely under side pressure. When fighting heavy fish — particularly giant bluefin tuna where reel drags can reach 60 pounds — the swivel action prevents sheared holder pins and keeps the rod tip tracking the fish rather than forcing the line to stream sideways across the roller tip. Two nylon drag washers and a half-inch stainless steel lock nut at the base allow precise torque adjustment. The holder also functions as a standard flush mount when paired with straight-butt rods, which can be manually rotated to keep the line seated on the roller tip.

Specifications:

• Model: RH5165
• Mount style: Flush mount, swivel base
• Tube angle: 30° (standard angle, short tube)
• Size: Medium
• Tube dimensions: 2" OD x 6-1/2" length
• Designed for: Stand-up rods with curved (bent) butts; compatible with straight-butt rods
• Material: Stainless steel construction
• Drag adjustment: Two nylon drag washers tensioned by a 1/2" stainless steel lock nut at the base