The RAILBLAZA Rod Holder R is the little brother to the Rod Holder II. It is designed for holding fishing rods with spinning , baitcaster or fly reels. To secure your rod the stretchable strap at the front of the holder will wrap around the top for baitcaster and fly reels and round the bottom for spinning reels. The Rod Holder R is a light duty rod holder suitable for fresh water and in shore fishing. It is not designed for trolling. If you need a Rod Holder for trolling check out our Rod Holder ll. The Rod Holder R is available either as a kit complete with a StarPort HD, or as a rod holder by itself. Always use a leash.