Application:
Versatile Mounting & Ergonomics
The 8X2 inch 1C1 Yakdog Rail Mount is optimized for front-rail installation equipped with one RAM® ball and supports one Yakdog Bracket. Positioning the mount forward keeps rod butts in the RAM® Tube™ holders clear of your legs, ensuring an unobstructed pedal or paddle stroke.
Strategic Accessibility and Flexibility
The front-mounted RAM® Tube™ offers a convenient rod stowing "staging area" for landing fish or re-rigging lures, also keeping rods perfectly positioned for trolling. The front mount can be equipped with a Yakdog bracket and RAM® X-Grip® for secure convenient phone stowage. The front mount is also ideal to mount a Yakdog Bracket for a fish finder.
Rear Rail Transition & Stowage
While optimized for the front, this mount transitions seamlessly to the rear rails for secure stowage of up to two fly or conventional rods. For low-clearance areas like overhanging branches or docks, the RAM® Tube™ holders easily adjust to a near-horizontal position to keep your tips safe without sacrificing accessibility. It is also possible with a Yakdog bracket to mount a Camera Pole or stow shallow water anchor pole.
Ultimate Gear Protection
A primary benefit of the RAM® Tube™ system is the significant elevation it provides. By keeping your reels high above the waterline, you create a critical line of defense against salt spray and water ingress extending the life and performance of your premium gear.
Design Features
The Yakdog mounting plate and bracket system ensure you can take advantage of the flexibility of the RAM Ball and Rod Holder system and protects the RAM ball form unwanted movement, deformation and wear caused by overtightening.
Rail-Safe "No-Deformation" Mounting
Unlike standard mounts that concentrate pressure on a single point, our plates utilize dual fixing points separated by 6 inches or more.
· The Advantage: This wide footprint maximizes the gripping surface area, allowing the plate to lock firmly in place with finger-tightening only of the thumb nuts.
· Rail Protection: By eliminating the need for heavy tools or over-tightening, you eliminate the rail deformation that can jam track systems. Your rails remain smooth, ensuring effortless forward and backward adjustments for years to come.
Integrated Pad Eye Anchoring Point
· Streamlined Security: The integrated Nylon Pad Eye acts as a central hub for equipment lanyards.
· Fail-Safe Trolling: For RAM® Tube™ holders, simply pass the anchor cable through the Pad Eye and over the Yakdog Thumb Nut and bolt. This creates a rock-solid anchor point. We’ve designed a smarter way to anchor the rod holder, not relying on expensive or corrosive metal clips.
· Flexibility: The mounting plate features pre-drilled holes, allowing you to easily reposition the Eye Pad to either the left or right side. For the best ergonomics, we recommend matching the Eye Pad position to the side of the kayak where the plate is installed - left (Port) or right (Starboard).
Anti-Rotation Stoppers
· Rod stability is key when a fish strikes. Our built-in Stoppers act as physical barriers for the RAM® Ball and Yakdog brackets, preventing unwanted rotation under load. Your accessories stay exactly where you set them, even in high-torque trolling scenarios.
Marine-Grade Craftsmanship
· Handmade in the USA: Every complex plate is precision-crafted with attention to detail. The intricate geometry and specialized features of our plate design make mass production nearly impossible.
· Premium Materials: Built from UV-resistant, King StarBoard® that is the original marine-grade high-density polyethylene plastic, the leading US brand in the marine industry and 18-8 grade stainless steel hardware, this system is engineered to survive the most corrosive marine environments for a lifetime of use.
Proprietary Yakdog Thumb Nut System
The heart of our fixing point is the proprietary small footprint high-density polyethylene plastic Yakdog Thumb Nut. Designed and made in-house, these aren't just fasteners—they are a core part of your rigging's security.
· Purpose-Built: Specifically designed to lock down Yakdog mounting plates and accessories with minimal effort.
· Dual-Function Design: Beyond securing the plate, these nuts serve as the primary anchor point for your Rod Tube cables. The design eliminates the need for expensive clips that can corrode over time.
· Tool-Free Tightening: Ergonomically shaped to provide adequate leverage, allowing for a "rail-safe" grip using only your fingers.
· The stainless-steel Rail Mounting Bolts are made inhouse and sized to support the addition of Yakdog brackets to the mounting plates.
Compatible
Rail dimensions: Max opening width 7/16", Min opening width 1/4", Max rail material thickness 1/4"
Included
· 2 Rail Mount Bolts
· 2 Yakdog Thumb Nuts
Fitted
· One C Size RAM® Ball
· One Nylon Pad Eye
· One set Bracket Stoppers
Product ID: 10001
Patent: US9650116B
