Gray Rider
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How do you get a 10'-6" rod in your 100?
What is everyone doing for fishing pole storage/transportation (2 Viewers)
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How do you get a 10'-6" rod in your 100?
I couldn't part with $500++ for a roof top fly rod & reel case so I, like most of you, did a little searching and found a great idea for same, and fabbed my own. Gray electrical conduit, conduit anchors, adapters, caps, 1x2, HDPE, small bolts & nuts and a small tackle box got it done for just a little less than $100.
I'm going to fab one specifically for the 100 for an upcoming trip, as this one is too bulky for the small space, where it needs to mount, next to the awning.
I'm going to fab one specifically for the 100 for an upcoming trip, as this one is too bulky for the small space, where it needs to mount, next to the awning.
I pretty much fish bamboo fly rods. They are mostly in thin (1 1/2 to 2") aluminum tubes. I simply bungy to my roll cage.
Wanted to revive this thread to see if anyone has any new/updated ideas or products.
I live in Florida and primarily use a spinning reel and pole setup. It seems most of the commercially available roof top options are for fly rods with the reel at the far end of the pole, but must of our poles will have the reel 6"-9" up from the end. I like the conduit and tackle box set up, but a tackle box deep enough for my reels would be massive.
I live in Florida and primarily use a spinning reel and pole setup. It seems most of the commercially available roof top options are for fly rods with the reel at the far end of the pole, but must of our poles will have the reel 6"-9" up from the end. I like the conduit and tackle box set up, but a tackle box deep enough for my reels would be massive.
When I lived in SoCal, used a lot of spinning and conventional reels. Did at least one multi-day trips for albacore, yellowfin and Dorado plus a few day trips for bass, barracuda (Remember the arm length rule!), and bonito. Had a small to medium plastic box and tubular hard cases for inshore and a BIG multi level wood lure box for storage (took two people to carry=heck some of the wahoo jigs & ling cod jigs weighed as much as 3 pounds!
When I had my FJ40, I simply slid them between the roll bar and the roof!
When I had my FJ40, I simply slid them between the roll bar and the roof!
I have a Roof Top Tent so threw this together in 20 minutes, pretty happy with it overall but could tweak it a little.
This is what I do here in Alaska. It’s water tight, light weight, versatile, and inexpensive. I can U bolt it to my yakama round bar roof rack, bungee it to my hitch tray, put it in the front compartment of my travel trailer,...
I have the Inno rod rack, had it since 2009 and no issues with the rack itself but the rubber stays to hold the rods in deteriorated from heat exposure over the years - easy fix. Tucks up high in the 60 series so passengers maintain headroom.
Great rack for kayak fishing, the cargo area is still open for all of the kayak gear (seat, landing gear, pedal drive, tackle, etc).
Great rack for kayak fishing, the cargo area is still open for all of the kayak gear (seat, landing gear, pedal drive, tackle, etc).
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rkymtnflyfisher
Trout Bum
Riversmith may be making one for spinning outfits now.
Edit-looks like it is Thule, formerly Denver Outfitters that makes them, and another one is made by Peak Outdoors.
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rkymtnflyfisher
Trout Bum
I travel with 2 rods rigged for most of the summer, makes it super easy to hop out and get some fishing in when I spot trout rising.
I also see no reason to skimp on keeping a couple thousand dollars worth of rods and reels secure.
Riversmith River Quiver, for 2 rods.
I also see no reason to skimp on keeping a couple thousand dollars worth of rods and reels secure.
Riversmith River Quiver, for 2 rods.
That is what I'm planning to do also because it is cheap and lightweight.
I use the snowboard rack from Front Runner. No cover, but our rods aren’t anything special and it’s never a long drive. If you roll without a cover or pipe go reel-end forward so the wind doesn’t bend the rods while you drive. I like system but I’m not crazy about the Front Runner brand rack. It works but it’s a little janky. Gotta wiggle it some to unlock and slam it just right to close. I suspect the Rhino brand of the same product might be smoother.
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Think I remember that spot, I just got tickets for August
Boss Hog
Cutty say he can’t HANG!!
I have a rod vault, and used to use it regularly. But in big metro areas like where I live, they serve as advertisements for the thousands of dollars of fly fishing gear I may have in my truck.
Now I travel stealthily. I don’t even have any fly fishing stickers on this rig...
I don’t leave the rods back there all the time, and the reels stay mounted. You can get those rod cases for under $40 from Cabelas, Sportsman’ Warehouse, etc. I just have to string em up. This way, they are protected and no stress is placed directly on the rod. They are suspended by one of those interior rod holders I customized and mounted to a support bar on the topper. Works great so far with no issues. I may get a rooftop cargo box for my waders and boots (I hate throwing them in the bed), and am planning a platform for the bed to store gear underneath a soft place for me and the dog to sleep.
Now I travel stealthily. I don’t even have any fly fishing stickers on this rig...
I don’t leave the rods back there all the time, and the reels stay mounted. You can get those rod cases for under $40 from Cabelas, Sportsman’ Warehouse, etc. I just have to string em up. This way, they are protected and no stress is placed directly on the rod. They are suspended by one of those interior rod holders I customized and mounted to a support bar on the topper. Works great so far with no issues. I may get a rooftop cargo box for my waders and boots (I hate throwing them in the bed), and am planning a platform for the bed to store gear underneath a soft place for me and the dog to sleep.
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little_joe
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I only have spinning rods - 2 freshwater, one is 7', the other 6'; and 2 surf rods that break down. I leave the reels on all of the time. These are not expensive rigs compared to some setups, just basic to mid-range rigs.
I put QuickFist clamps on a rack and seat the rods in them - I use the smallest size toward the rod ends/tips, the next size up (about 2-3" diameter?) for the butt end. I cut and sliced some pool noodles to slip on the rods before putting them into the QuickFists. Works beautifully, dirt cheap - just took them over to the Outer Banks and no damage. BTW theft is not a concern of mine as I only have them mounted while traveling.
I put QuickFist clamps on a rack and seat the rods in them - I use the smallest size toward the rod ends/tips, the next size up (about 2-3" diameter?) for the butt end. I cut and sliced some pool noodles to slip on the rods before putting them into the QuickFists. Works beautifully, dirt cheap - just took them over to the Outer Banks and no damage. BTW theft is not a concern of mine as I only have them mounted while traveling.
Anyone have the INNO rack part number for the 100?
Anyone using a ceiling storage rack (attic rack) to hold their poles? I really like the Inno rod holder design, but wonder if it would be better suited to have something more versatile if possible.
Another option that I can't seem to find much info on is Inno's "Roof Side" type. Their website doesn't really help out to much in the section and information, but I'd typically only carry a couple poles and like that this is out of the way for my 80.
Another option that I can't seem to find much info on is Inno's "Roof Side" type. Their website doesn't really help out to much in the section and information, but I'd typically only carry a couple poles and like that this is out of the way for my 80.
davidp14
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I use these $12 nylon web gear loops from Amazon.
Just un bolt the grab handles and slide them on. 48" is about right for an 80 series. I stole a few hair ties from my wife to use as rod straps.
Just un bolt the grab handles and slide them on. 48" is about right for an 80 series. I stole a few hair ties from my wife to use as rod straps.
