When I bought my willieboat a few years ago I outfited it with 4 fish-on rod holders. 2 up front on the gunnels(1 each side of course) and the other 2 also on the gunnels but back by the rowing seat about a foot forward of the oarlocks.

Placing the 2 back ones in that location by the oars proved to be a mistake as the oars interfered more than I thought they would.....so I took them off.

I want to remount the back 2 again and therein lies the question:

I'm torn between mounting them on the side tackle trays inside the boat or back on the gunnels but more forward of the oarlocks this time.

I kind of like the side tackle tray idea as the rod is closer at hand and there still seems to be rod maneuverability and clearance over the gunnel for when I have a takedown.

What do you willieboat owners do? I'd just like to get some thoughts before I drill another set of holes in my baby!

Thanks.