Exploding Fish

About Exploding Fish

Born in Cairns, Queensland, Australia — one of the world's premier sportfishing destinations — Exploding Fish International set out to solve a problem every serious angler knows all too well: the conventional flush-mount rod holder locks your rod into a single, fixed position, leaving you at the mercy of shifting wind, tide, and current. The answer was the Evolution 360, a patented, world-first flush-mount rotating rod holder that transforms a static gunwale fixture into a fully functional, adaptable workstation on the water.

A Genuine Innovation in Marine Fishing Gear

The concept behind the Evolution 360 came from a classic inventor's "light bulb moment" — the recognition that decades of fixed rod holder design had left anglers with an unnecessary handicap. Where traditional holders bind you to one rod angle regardless of conditions, the Evolution 360 allows full rotational adjustment with a simple locking mechanism, letting you fine-tune your rod's position on the fly. Whether you're trolling under outriggers, drifting live bait, bottom fishing, or even kite fishing, the ability to instantly reposition your rod in response to changing conditions can make a measurable difference in your catch rate.

Two Purpose-Built Series

Exploding Fish offers two flagship product lines within their adjustable rod holders lineup, each engineered for a specific installation approach:

• Bluewater360 Series — Top-mounted for straightforward installation, the Bluewater360 is built from mirror-polished marine-grade 316 stainless steel and rated to 60 kg / 135 lb tackle. It covers a wide range of fishing styles, from straight-stock rods to curve-butt configurations.
• Streamline360 Series — Bolted beneath the gunwale for a clean, refined finish, the Streamline360 delivers the same full-rotation performance in a lower-profile package that suits premium boat builds and custom installs alike.

Both series share core engineering DNA: a precision-cast 316G stainless steel gear head TIG welded to the rod sleeve, injection-moulded ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene bearings for smooth and durable rotation, a stainless steel locking lever with rubber cover for confident grip, and a UV- and chemical-resistant rubber isolation gasket. Models are available in 0-degree, 15-degree, and 30-degree tube angle configurations to match any mounting situation.

Built to Last Offshore

Saltwater environments are brutal on hardware. Exploding Fish addresses this head-on with an all-stainless construction ethos and backs the Bluewater360 rotating series with a 5-year manufacturer's warranty for personal use — a statement of confidence that is rare in marine accessories. The result is a rod holder trusted by charter captains, tournament anglers, and weekend offshore warriors across the globe.

If you're ready to stop fighting your equipment and start adapting to the water, explore the full range of Exploding Fish adjustable rod holders and see why the Evolution 360 has earned its reputation as a genuine game-changer on the water.