Fishing rod storage/transport Ideas.

**vital22re** · 04-09-2011, 06:04 PM

So after many fishing trips and a couple broken rod tips....
What have people done as far as holders or ways to secure thier fishing gear out of harms way?

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toyota4x4907 · 04-09-2011, 06:22 PM

Larger diameter PVC/ABS piping

shepherd2111 · 04-09-2011, 06:59 PM

The PVC pipe way is probably the cheapest way to go. Just mount a threaded plug on both ends so you can get rods/reels in both ways. If you happen to have break-down poles you won't need a 8 ft. piece of pipe.

**vital22re** · 04-09-2011, 07:10 PM

Any pictures of any "set ups" ? Anyone can make a pvc "rod case" I'm more interested in how and where its mounted.
Also when I go on trips, I usually take 3 or 4 rod/reel combos, a large cooler, my gear bag. Maybe someone has made a custom rack they could share?

shepherd2111 · 04-09-2011, 07:36 PM

http://youtu.be/G5c3TKMy18o

Check this out... If you have reels mounted just use something like 4 inch PVC (or whatever size you need for your reel to fit inside the pipe ) instead of the smaller diameter that this guy uses. That way you don't have to take the reels off....

**vital22re** · 04-09-2011, 08:08 PM

thanks shepherd. I ask people continue to post how they store their fishing gear with pics.

Swimmerboy2112 · 04-09-2011, 08:14 PM

Since i have a first gen 4Runner i just wedge the butts under the roll bar and have the tips tucked up under the sun visor.

For my bigger saltwater rods, i have a piece of PVC pipe bolted to my brush guard (in the pre-existing holes from where the headlight pieces bolted to). And i can just store the rods there.

habanero · 04-09-2011, 08:24 PM

I have cheapo breakdown poles on a gun rack mounted on the rear side window. I use stick-to-itself velcro straps to hold them in.

Junkers88 · 04-11-2011, 06:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Swimmerboy2112

Since i have a first gen 4Runner i just wedge the butts under the roll bar and have the tips tucked up under the sun visor.

Ha! And I thought I was the only one that did that.

JDOGG · 11-05-2011, 07:32 AM

if you have a 4runner or a camper shell you could also get some PVC that is about 5-6 inches long and mount them on the top of the shell.

[IMG]

pvc fishing by Stuff 4SALE, on Flickr[/IMG]

Morse_FJ40 · 02-10-2012, 07:07 AM

In our 80 series I strung rope with a bunch of loops in them, and tied them to the handles in the roof. Worked well.

dirtdobberoffroad · 03-19-2012, 12:55 PM

I always thought about the pvc just cutting a notch threw the threaded part and down the pipe for the reel to hang out side the pipe so you can use 2" pipe instead of 4", I will install them on the inside ceiling of my campershell or you could and them under the bed rail on the inside.

coreman23 · 03-20-2012, 07:06 AM

I saw this one on expedition portal, I thought this was the coolest one I was able to find:

Here is the link to the site, if you want it:
http://www.expeditionportal.com/foru...ade-Rod-Holder

vang_22re · 03-20-2012, 07:34 AM

^^that is sweet!

dirtdobberoffroad · 03-20-2012, 09:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by coreman23

I saw this one on expedition portal, I thought this was the coolest one I was able to find:

Here is the link to the site, if you want it:
http://www.expeditionportal.com/foru...ade-Rod-Holder

yeah that is sweet thanks that will save me from drilling into my campershell...

aa1911 · 03-20-2012, 10:35 AM

^^ ha! awesome idea....

mine just lives in the bed of my truck, sometimes broken down and tucked behind my mesh bag or hanging out the back (I use an 8.5' usually). I would say the gunrack style holders but even broken down, my rod barely fits in my taco cab! won't fit that high up.

maybe PVC bolted in the inside side of the bed?

I might steal and modify the inside rack idea ^^ for my 4runner... Vital, you could put one of those inside your cap/shell on your pickup... then meet me at the river to sling some salmon! fish on...

coreman23 · 03-20-2012, 04:33 PM

It's funny cause I was just searching for ideas like this about a month ago. I'm surprised that guys not here, I could have sworn that it was in a 4runner. I would probably try to find a way to fasten them better towards the front. I imagine they may be tangled that way.

It's a cheap option though.

Here are a couple more so you can see it better. It definitely is a 4runner BTW.

yeehaw1 · 04-25-2012, 09:21 PM

When i get around to it, i plan to make one similar to this, and bolt to the rear bumper...
http://www.pensacolafishingforum.com...b-pics-003-jpg

dirtdobberoffroad · 04-26-2012, 04:09 AM

almost looks like a trolling rig that people make around here for Crappie.....lol

Black_1985_SR5 · 04-26-2012, 07:48 AM

i take the poles in half and use my gun rack

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03-19-2012, 12:55 PM	#12 (permalink)
dirtdobberoffroad Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Swamp east MO Posts: 471	I always thought about the pvc just cutting a notch threw the threaded part and down the pipe for the reel to hang out side the pipe so you can use 2" pipe instead of 4", I will install them on the inside ceiling of my campershell or you could and them under the bed rail on the inside. __________________ If guns are outlawed, only the government will have guns. Only the police, the secret police, the military, the hired servants of our rulers. Only the government -- and a few outlaws. I intend to be among the outlaws. Edward Abbey www.yotatech.com/members/dirtdobberoffroad-albums.html

03-20-2012, 07:34 AM	#14 (permalink)
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03-20-2012, 10:35 AM	#16 (permalink)
aa1911 Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (1) Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Western Washington Posts: 1,228	^^ ha! awesome idea.... mine just lives in the bed of my truck, sometimes broken down and tucked behind my mesh bag or hanging out the back (I use an 8.5' usually). I would say the gunrack style holders but even broken down, my rod barely fits in my taco cab! won't fit that high up. maybe PVC bolted in the inside side of the bed? I might steal and modify the inside rack idea ^^ for my 4runner... Vital, you could put one of those inside your cap/shell on your pickup... then meet me at the river to sling some salmon! fish on... __________________ '00 Tacoma XC SR5 3.4 Supercharger, DT Headers, Jardine exhaust, Devil's Own Alcohol injection, URD Fuel/Timing upgrade kit, 2.2" pulley, ARB bumper, IPF lights, OME 882/AAL and Nitro shocks, BFG A/T 265/75/R16 on Soft 8's, custom intake '93 4Runner 3.Slow D.O. Alcohol injection, ISR Mod, 'big 3' mod, Yakima rack, HID's, mostly stock until time/$$ makes it a beast. picked up a SFA from an '83 - ready to SAS!! '08 Sequoia SR5 4WD, ARB bumper, BFG A/T KO's 275/65 R18- 381hp grocery getter!

04-09-2011, 06:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
shepherd2111 Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Burghill Ohio Posts: 141	The PVC pipe way is probably the cheapest way to go. Just mount a threaded plug on both ends so you can get rods/reels in both ways. If you happen to have break-down poles you won't need a 8 ft. piece of pipe.

04-09-2011, 07:36 PM	#5 (permalink)
shepherd2111 Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Burghill Ohio Posts: 141	http://youtu.be/G5c3TKMy18o Check this out... If you have reels mounted just use something like 4 inch PVC (or whatever size you need for your reel to fit inside the pipe ) instead of the smaller diameter that this guy uses. That way you don't have to take the reels off....

11-05-2011, 07:32 AM	#10 (permalink)
JDOGG Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 171	if you have a 4runner or a camper shell you could also get some PVC that is about 5-6 inches long and mount them on the top of the shell. [IMG] pvc fishing by Stuff 4SALE, on Flickr[/IMG]

02-10-2012, 07:07 AM	#11 (permalink)
Morse_FJ40 Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: The Dale Posts: 15	In our 80 series I strung rope with a bunch of loops in them, and tied them to the handles in the roof. Worked well.

03-20-2012, 07:06 AM	#13 (permalink)
coreman23 Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 25	I saw this one on expedition portal, I thought this was the coolest one I was able to find: Here is the link to the site, if you want it: http://www.expeditionportal.com/foru...ade-Rod-Holder

03-20-2012, 04:33 PM	#17 (permalink)
coreman23 Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 25	It's funny cause I was just searching for ideas like this about a month ago. I'm surprised that guys not here, I could have sworn that it was in a 4runner. I would probably try to find a way to fasten them better towards the front. I imagine they may be tangled that way. It's a cheap option though. Here are a couple more so you can see it better. It definitely is a 4runner BTW. Last edited by coreman23; 03-20-2012 at 04:45 PM.

04-26-2012, 04:09 AM	#19 (permalink)
dirtdobberoffroad Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Swamp east MO Posts: 471	almost looks like a trolling rig that people make around here for Crappie.....lol __________________ If guns are outlawed, only the government will have guns. Only the police, the secret police, the military, the hired servants of our rulers. Only the government -- and a few outlaws. I intend to be among the outlaws. Edward Abbey www.yotatech.com/members/dirtdobberoffroad-albums.html

04-26-2012, 07:48 AM	#20 (permalink)
Black_1985_SR5 Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (1) Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Fed-La, Washington Posts: 719	i take the poles in half and use my gun rack __________________ 1985 Toyota SR5 Ex-cab, A/C, 5spd, built 22re, 36in Irok's / 35in KM2's, TG 4in springs, bilstein 5125's, boomerang shackles, Warn M8000, 5.29's, detroits F/R, TG bumpers, sliders, twin stick, dual cases, 55watt HID's in Hella H4 housings, and dual 850 cca Costco batteries (132K) 1979 Mercedes 300SD turbo diesel gonna be my om617 donor (200k) 1970 GMC 1500 fleetside 350/350 my first car rebuild in progress (215k)

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