CaptSpike 1 Posted June 26, 2015 (edited) BTW I only use dipseys when I go out to Ontatrio in August so it isn't the torque of the dipsey rod causing it. It is crap machining when the hole for the pin is to large for the pin. The whole point of a roll pin is to grab and hold in a hole without needing to accurately size the hole. Junk. Spike Edited June 28, 2015 by CaptSpike Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Patriot 0 Posted June 26, 2015 I'll tell ya. If they break and I lose equipment, there buying it. For how much they are they shouldn't have any issues. Also I'm not making improvements to something that's that expensive. We will see eh? Look at the swivel base that broke on Tileman Dan's Cannon riggers. That shouldn't be either. Makes me feel that I should tie a piece of wire cable to my new Cannons Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Patriot 0 Posted June 26, 2015 (edited) While on the rod holder subject, I just put 2 sets of these on my boat. Now I hate to ask but how long can I expect these Big Jon holders to last? Edited June 26, 2015 by Patriot Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigblue 2 Posted June 26, 2015 (edited) While on the rod holder subject, I just put 2 sets of these on my boat. Now I hate to ask but how long can I expect these Big Jon holders to last? FOREVER ! I have used those BJ's for years USA made. Edited June 27, 2015 by bigblue Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tim Bromund 2 Posted June 28, 2015 (edited) While on the rod holder subject, I just put 2 sets of these on my boat. Now I hate to ask but how long can I expect these Big Jon holders to last? Greg, I've had 2 sets of those for over a decade and have had no issues. If it ever stops raining long enough for me to rig it, they will be going on my new ride. Tim Sent from my iPhone using Lake Ontario United mobile app Edited June 28, 2015 by Tim Bromund Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Patriot 0 Posted June 28, 2015 Greg, I've had 2 sets of those for over a decade and have had no issues. If it ever stops raining long enough for me to rig it, they will be going on my new ride. Tim Sent from my iPhone using Lake Ontario United mobile app What did you get Tim? I was wondering if you found a boat yet. Greg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tim Bromund 2 Posted June 28, 2015 Hi Greg, I bought a 1989 22' Starcraft Islander 221 Hardtop that was posted here in the classifieds over the winter. My first Aluminum, so we'll see how that goes. Tim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaptSpike 1 Posted August 4, 2015 Update: cannon said send them in and they'll look at them and replace if necessary. Said it would only take a week. Well in the middle of the season I'm not trusting a week estimate for time without holders. So I looked the issue over and came up with a solution. I inserted a 4-40 x 1.5 long pan head stainless screw thru the roll pin with a my lock nut on the other end. Washers on each side as well. No way the pin will come out now. Profile is low enough that it shouldn't be an issue. Spike Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaptSpike 1 Posted August 4, 2015 (edited) Update: cannon said send them in and they'll look at them and replace if necessary. Said it would only take a week. Well in the middle of the season I'm not trusting a week estimate for time without holders. So I looked the issue over and came up with a solution. I inserted a 4-40 x 1.5 long pan head stainless screw thru the roll pin with a nylock nut on the other end. Washers on each side as well. No way the pin will come out now. Profile is low enough that it shouldn't be an issue. Spike Edited August 4, 2015 by CaptSpike Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lakebound88 28 Posted August 4, 2015 I have twenty of these rod holders. I set them up for tree use just like the cannon YouTube account/ pro staff video shows. It does not work for tree use for my planer board lines. I have to put a stainless pin in the ratchet section of the handle or else the holder will fall to the laid out position. Cannon told me every boat fishes differently. I told them no, its set up like yours. They said, then try someone else. If I didn't have so much invested they would be gone. Finishing out this season and going traxtech instead. Nick Sent from my XT1080 using Lake Ontario United mobile app Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lakebound88 28 Posted August 4, 2015 https://youtu.be/YOU_8vGt3tw Sent from my XT1080 using Lake Ontario United mobile app Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silver Fox 108 Posted August 4, 2015 I have twenty of these rod holders. I set them up for tree use just like the cannon YouTube account/ pro staff video shows. It does not work for tree use for my planer board lines. I have to put a stainless pin in the ratchet section of the handle or else the holder will fall to the laid out position. Cannon told me every boat fishes differently. I told them no, its set up like yours. They said, then try someone else. If I didn't have so much invested they would be gone. Finishing out this season and going traxtech instead. Nick Sent from my XT1080 using Lake Ontario United mobile app Careful with Traxstech. He's "special". Call tony at great lakes planers next time. silverfoxcharters.net Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lakebound88 28 Posted August 4, 2015 I love Tony's stuff. But I love the ratcheting system and Tony's setup is too bulky to add into my existing arch Sent from my XT1080 using Lake Ontario United mobile app Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaptSpike 1 Posted August 6, 2015 Here's my fix: http://www.nhanglers.com/blog/?p=312 All parts available at McMaster.com (or your local hardware store). Spike Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigblue 2 Posted August 7, 2015 Here's my fix: http://www.nhanglers.com/blog/?p=312 All parts available at McMaster.com (or your local hardware store). Spike Great tip Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fishmastercharters 0 Posted July 12, 2016 I have 15 of these rod holders i have 6 now broken due to pins busting right thru the metal ....still waiting to here back after 2 months in Canada i will take pics and post later showing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sunshine1 0 Posted January 20, 2018 So, after 2 1/2 years from the original post has Cannon fixed this problem? if not I'm running out during the off season to get me some machine screws and nuts as mentioned in the post (great idea). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites