4wd fishing rod storage
Submitted by Redbucket on Mon, 2011-12-19 16:07
How do people transport their rods offroad?
I used to just tie them to roof rack, but now with graffite rods and more expensive gear the thoughts of my prized possessions being knocked or bashed on a tree/bush freaks me out..
Was thinking pipe clamps and some pvc tubing, and wrapping them in canvas or something?
what do you do ? What protective gear do you recommend?
Swan River Fisher
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we put ours in a big PVC pipe
we put ours in a big PVC pipe with a lid and chuck it in the back of the car. Works well never had a damaged rod
Paul_86
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Obviously never been on
Obviously never been on corrigations or owned a graphite rod then?!
I wrap my rods in copper pipe foam insulation and then jam firmly into a pvc pipe. Usualy get about 5 or 6 rods into 100mm pvc pipe with caps taped on each end. I get it all for free but it mite be costly if you have to buy all the stuff yourself, although it works great for me so worth considering.
quindieselbrad
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wrap rods in a bed sheet b4
wrap rods in a bed sheet b4 putting in pvc to avoid rattling over corregation etc
Catchn dhuies off the smell of an oily rag :)
woody
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put the rods in rod wraps
put the rods in rod wraps before they go into the PVC....or buy the proper rod tubes as they are already lined.....
UncutTriggerInWA
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It's a really good question actually.
Been thinking the same thing.
I put mine in the bags they came with and push them through the head rests on front and back seats. That works but I need to leave room for the dog in the back LOL.
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fisherking
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I have attached some
I have attached some horizontal rod holder to the roll bar on the inside of my Jeep.
They work great. Very similar to this one, but the one I bought has 6 holes. I can carry 3 rods + gaff, without any damage.
http://www.berkley-fishing.com/products/tools-and-equipment/classics/rodcombo-rack-black
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jono.s
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Used to have the rhino rack
Used to have the rhino rack rod / ski clamps on the roof racks they worked well but only lasted two quobba trips then broke nearly braking my mates brand new custom
Rod , so ditched them and im gonna get some rod tubes and fix them to the basket on my canopy.
Redbucket
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Thanks guys... 100mm or
Thanks guys... 100mm or 150mm pvc?
quindieselbrad
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100mm only fits 2-3 odd rods
100mm only fits 2-3 odd rods 2pce or 150mm fits 6 or so rods..... id go 150 coz i always fill it lol
Catchn dhuies off the smell of an oily rag :)
Redbucket
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Wicked, got the tracklander
Wicked, got the tracklander 150mm pipe clamps just need to find the pvc, my local bunnings don't stock long lengths of the 150.
Billcollector
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Plumbing stores will have it
Plumbing stores will have it and all the end fittings. Use the screw end fitting and get a cam lock from bunnings and fit to cap.
Redbucket
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camlock
Thanks for that great idea!!
did you just drill a hole thru the cap to mount the cam lock, then cut a slice in the pvc pipe for the cam to slide thru when locking?
Billcollector
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Yes thats how i've done mine
Yes thats how i've done mine works a treat
PJAY
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if its over a relatively
if its over a relatively short trip say 100kms, i tie thin plastic clothesline cable btween the front and rear coathanger door rails inside the pathy. lay the rods on top and they dont go anywhere. if you want them to stop touching place a plastic clothes peg on the line between them....works for me.
The Kimberley....perfect one day and more perfect the next!!!
Busted Arse
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I bought the large jarvis
I bought the large jarvis walker rod tube, cut the straps and bolted it to my roof rack basket via a couple U-Bolt calmps.
Thought about the PVC thing but the jarvis walker rod tubes had foam inside and wasnt expensive anyway.
Security wise it can be padlocked but rods are only ever in there while travelling.