These rod holders are made from 3/8 galvanized steel and coated with a very durable plastisol coating .They will hold your rods at approx. 45 degree. Great for the big cats and also good for crappie.They are shipped complete with 2 screw base (1/2 x 1 x 2 ) inch and locking wing nut. Note ---They are no welded joints in my rod holders which makes them very strong. These holders were designed to hold your reels up straight as shown in the photos.