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Just wondering if any one on here has used rod carriers or maybe even built one? I live about 4hrs drive from any other the piers and carrying my rods in the car gets in the way some times! I have an idea of what I want but can't find it on the market so I'm thinking I will build it, if anyone has thoughts or ideas on this please feel free to share!!
As in a roof rack?
Yes sir!!!
Thule or Yakima ski racks , They mount to the cross bar of the roof rack , They lock so you can feel comfortable making a pitstop and they'll still be their . I found mine on Ebay , if you watch you can get them at a fair price , make sure that they have locks ,keys can be ordered by the number on the lock .
Put the rods in butt forward , road debris and bird strikes will be less likely to damage the rod .
A lot of kayak tournement guys build a copy of the ARE RodPods to mount on Yakima racks. I built one but rarely use it, not enough room with the kayak. Its a kit the uses pvc pipe. Look at Flukemaster on youtube. Probably can mount it on factory suv roof rack somehow as well. Dont know if that would suit your needs or not just throwing it out. Not sure if your asking about roof rack or rod holder to mount to roof rack.
Usually we carry my rods on the inside of the car but I'm wanting to start carrying them on top to give more room inside the car (suv). I usually bring around 6 rods when
We come down (Yes they all have a purpose) i don't mind taking the reels off to put them in the carrier
http://i63.tinypic.com/15mecfc.jpg
I have seen inside inside storage racks by others
All mine (many....more then 6) are inside with 1/2 back seat down and rods through the console 9ft the longest (explorer)
With cart,cooler on reese hitch carrier
Mine travel in a bazooka tube 850 miles on top when the bride comes
All these fit but 1...the 9fter
PVC pipe with a threaded cap on each end, remove reels, and place rods in the PVC, alternating the rods...put one in handle first, next in tip first, etc. You can use rod socks to keep the eyes from getting tangled up
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I've used big PVC before. Ratchet strapped down real well.
I have the same problem. I live in Atlanta and most of my rods are one piece, one of them a 9 ft one. I don't have room for anyone else in the SUV (Toyota Rav4) so I either come by myself or rent a larger vehicle if my wife is coming with me. I even thought about renting a small storage unit there and keeping them in there so they will be there when I come down. The obvious problem with that, beside cost, is you can't go fishing anywhere else (but why would you want to :)).Quote:
Originally Posted by jerimy7
If someone invented a good roof carrier, they could retire rich, like the guy who probably is that invented the aluminum pier carts.
For my truck I purchased a ratcheting cargo bar at the local auto parts store. I attached adjustable rod holders to the bar ratcheting all to the truck. Bought them on Amazon. You can use PVC for less money. My homemade rig works well and was significantly less costly than those advertised.
I tried to attach a pic, but got an error message: content too large. If anyone is interested shoot me a PM and I will send a pic.
PlanoŽ 6508 Airline Telescoping Rod Case extends to fit a 9ft rod
I own a bazooka that I extended for just over 8ft rods, but needed one for a couple 9ft....found the plano airliner second hand in next to new condition that fits all the rods just like the azooka plus the 9ft'ers with no alteratios
https://www.tackledirect.com/plano-j...-rod-case.html
https://i.tackledirect.com/images/it...e-rod-case.jpg
Not sure why but can' edit the previous post to add the linkt
I wouldn't mind having one of those. How could I attach it to the roof of my SUV (which has luggage rack) and lock it so somebody doesn't steal it.Quote:
Originally Posted by ironman172
It has holes for locks , when I carry mine on top i ratchet strap and nylon cord tie just in case, but my wife is with me at that time ......so pit stops someone is always with the vehicle, when I come solo it fits inside the explorer back hatch to almost the dash board , the only issue with that is it's over the console where the gun is:D......neither tube did I pay what they cost new.....this 2nd one was 40, but needed it for a couple more inches for the few 9ft rods.....at one time I was collecting 2 piece rods for when I down size in vehicles .....if your thinking of using it while down there daily , that might be a security problem....mine is only for the road trip, once there everything stays rigged inside the vehicle but the pier cart and cooler that stays locked on the reese hitch carrier , when not on the pier
I have a Bazooka and it has holes for padlocks, but it is plastic, so if anyone wants it bad enough they can cut it loose, but locks and chains can be cut, too, hell, I've even drilled locks to explosive magazines (my own, don't get excited if there are any BATF agents out there).Quote:
Originally Posted by GregInAtl
Use ratchet straps to secure it to the luggage rack and a bicycle lock cable routed through the handle and around the luggage rack rail or a steel cable with eyes at each end and padlock in the hole provided for the lock.Quote:
Originally Posted by GregInAtl
That's how we do it coming from east Tennessee. Ratchet strapped on top or in the bed of the truck depending on which vehicle we take.Quote:
Originally Posted by ironman172
Greg if a maroon ford explorer with Thule ski racks pass's you around Atlanta it's me and those ski racks are the way to go for transporting rods . Best $$$ I've spent on fishing gear and it's not some eyesore on your ride ,