I see this is an old post, but did the plastic rod holders last? I am thinking about buying some Scotty Orcas, but am worried about them pulling straight whilst towing heavy lures or hard fish strikes. I had a set of Berkleys which would strip the splines in the base and pull straight towing a big halso or kona, ending up in cross overs and tangled lines.
Are the Scottys the same or are they as good as they say?