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I have always used flush mount. They are tough and hold the rods well. The draw back is that they are not adjustable. The angle they are is what you have. Flush mounts can't (usually) hold the rod out and more parallel to the water. I like this when trolling livebait. I have seen angled rod holders placed in to the flush mouts to give greater angles. When trolling live bait with the clicker on the rod holder doesn't get stressed much but if you're trolling a lure on heavy line in gear the stress when a fish hits is much greater. Maybe have one of each??
As for securing rods for a surf launch, for me it depends on conditions. On flat days I just leave them in the verticle rod holders. If its bigger I will put them down the hatch. I find landings to much more stress inducing. Punching out usually just depends on paddle/peddling hard and keeping the bow of the yak pointed straight in to the waves. Landing is where things can go wrong and go wrong fast. Mike
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