I have 2 normal round ram mount bases up front - where there is more space - in addition to the depth finder on a ram diamond mount where the gunnell thins out. I put a rod holder base on each side for flexability. be sure to check clearance but the ram holders provide enough height clearance for the butt of the rod to be in the yak while trolling and not interfere with peddling. the small diamond mount will fit almost anywhere along the skinny gunnel. I mounted the gps on a diamond close to me near the cup holder. no problems at all. not sure why some guys are struggling with rigging, i've had no problems at all so far. i like the rams since i can change out rod holders between combination holder and ram tube. if you fly fish the combo is the way to go. be sure to mount those front holders securely since you may get into trolling a bunker spoon or umbrella rig
most times you'll be holding the rod but occassionally you will put it in the holder to have a drink, make a phone call
or stretch out your arms, and that is when big bertha might smash that spoon when your moving at a good clip. not the same take as when your crawling a tube n' worm or eel, that's for sure
