If you have a driftboat and have rod holders mounted for accessibility by the rower, where did you mount them and why? I want to put at least one, if not two, within reach of my rowing bench, but I can't decide if they should go in front of the oarlocks or behind. I've also considered mounting them on the back of the rowing bench.

Aside from keeping them out of the way of the oars when rowing, I don't see a clearcut obvious position for them. BTW, these are Fish-On rod holders in a Clackacraft with a side-pully anchor system, so the right side is probably out anyway considering the anchor rope.

what Any insight would be appreciated before I begin drilling holes...