The short cradle is designed for quick and easy removal of the fishing rod. The rods reel will sit in the cut-out recession against the base of the cradle and the rod handle will sit safely into the boat. This design works well for pulling boards as well as running your rod tips near the water for Muskie fishing.

There is a recession in where the reel sits in the cradle to help protect the rod and assist in keeping it from spinning in the cradle. There is also a trigger slot at the far end of the cradle to ensure that rods with triggers on them sit comfortably in the cradle.