Fishing Rod Holster Comparison
Main Differences Between Both JettyHawk and Ambie Fishing Rod Holsters:
| JettyHawk | Ambie | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Surf, shore, heavy gear | Freshwater, everyday carry |
| Rod handle capacity | Up to 1 5/8" diameter rod handles | Up to 1 3/8" diameter rod handles |
| Belt | ||
| Belt size | 1.5" and 2" belts | 1.5" standard belt only 2" belts not supported |
| Included belt clips | Built-in 2" closed belt clips | Pre-assembled poly 1.5" belt clips |
| Optional clip upgrades | Compatible with optional metal clips Metal clips allow MOLLE belt use or go belt-less |
Compatible with optional metal clips or native poly universal belt clip Metal clips allow MOLLE belt use or go belt-less |
| Construction | Marine-grade polymer | Lightweight polymer |
| Carry configuration | Fixed right hip, reinforced | Reversible, swap left or right hip configuration |
| Tube angle | 70-degree | 60-degree |
| Lower tube flange | ✓ Yes | ✕ No |
| Back plate | Flexible, moldable back plate | Standard back plate |
| Carabiner mounting holes | ✓ Yes — at rivets | ✕ No |
| Sidecar mounting holes | ✓ Yes (×2) Universal fit — accepts future Pine 9 sidecar attachments |
✓ Yes (×2) Universal fit — accepts future Pine 9 sidecar attachments |
Fishing Rod Compatibility:
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Not compatible — will not work with either model: Pistol grip rods cannot be holstered. Trolling reels are not supported by either model. |
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Fly fishing — conditional compatibility: Some fly rods will work, but only if there is at least 3 inches of hand grip behind the reel seat. Rods without sufficient grip behind the reel will not seat correctly. |
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| Reel compatibility by model ● Compatible ● Not compatible | |
| JettyHawk | Ambie |
|---|---|
| ● Open face spinning reels | ● Open face spinning reels |
| ● Closed face spinning reels | ● Closed face spinning reels |
| ● Spin casters | ● Spin casters |
| ● Bait casters | ● Bait casters |
| ● Center pin reels | ● Center pin reels |
| ● Inline ice fishing reels | ● Inline ice fishing reels |
| ● Underspin reels | ● Underspin reels |
| ● Surf rods (wider grip handled) | ● Surf rods (grip too wide) |
| ● Pistol grip rods | ● Pistol grip rods |
| ● Trolling reels | ● Trolling reels |
- Removing weeds from your hook.
Applying new bait. - Changing, fixing or adjusting lures.
- Untangling line.
- Tying knots with both hands.
- Answer a quick text or email.
- Quickly take photo or video of others in the moment wrangling a fish.
- Assists while you hold fish in one hand, and using pliers in the other.
- Assisting children with their rig.
- Marking your favorite fishing territory at a nearby tree.
- Allows you to use both hands to open a drink.
- Prevents dropping your rod in the water.
- Prevents rod from being on the ground and getting stepped on breaking eyelets.
- Prevents sand getting into your reel bearings.
- Prevents your line from getting tangled in brush and branches.
- Prevents hooking your finger if your rod falls over.
