Here are some photos of the modified holder. I used white pvc for the photos.
Unmodified holder with a freshwater rod exitting out the bottum and past the seat
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As an example white pvc tube was used for pictures. A small set screw was used to secure tube in holder.
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Rod set in holder. The pvc was set deep enough for the reel to go below lock collar
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Salt water rig clears seat by approx one inch close to horizontal
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