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11-20-2006, 08:58 PM
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Been many moons
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Aquidneck Island
Posts: 400
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Wow, Nice Rack!
I have a vehicle that was not meant to carry fish or a fisherman. SAAB. I have always just rolled down the back window to haul around my rod, and put a piece of pipe insulation on the top of the window which has worked fine except for the many scratches that have developed. Another thing that haunts me is the power windows (Snap  ). I have also put a couple of plastic tubs in the trunk to haul back the meat & waders. And at times I want to travel with a couple rods (yes there are other windows). But I think its time to invest in a roof rack. Another vehicle is not an option.
Any nice racks? Creative ideas? Anyone stuck with a car, what do you do? |
Standing on the water, casting your bread
While the eyes of the idol with the iron head are glowing
Distant ships sailing into the mist
You were born with a snake in both of your fists while a hurricane was blowing
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11-20-2006, 10:06 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Matunuck, RI
Posts: 281
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Have a Saab, too, and you're right, not meant for fishermen or fishing rods, however, my 10ft 1 pc fits through the back seat - I can pull down middle section offering access to the truck. Is that an option you have? If so, a 10 ft rod just, and I mean just, fits.
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11-20-2006, 10:25 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Libtardia
Posts: 21,692
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thule makes a nice little pod that clamps down over your reels..
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11-21-2006, 12:12 AM
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Been many moons
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Aquidneck Island
Posts: 400
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Gobi
Have a Saab, too, and you're right, not meant for fishermen or fishing rods, however, my 10ft 1 pc fits through the back seat - I can pull down middle section offering access to the truck. Is that an option you have? If so, a 10 ft rod just, and I mean just, fits.
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hey ive never tried that. I do have the access to the trunk. That could be a cheap solution. must be tight like you say. |
Standing on the water, casting your bread
While the eyes of the idol with the iron head are glowing
Distant ships sailing into the mist
You were born with a snake in both of your fists while a hurricane was blowing
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11-21-2006, 06:33 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2002
Posts: 22,805
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you can go to a bone yard and find racks on old cars for cheap...
you have to measure your roof length first .....so you'll pick one that'll fit...obviously
the only problem with folding down the rear seat is...road noise and cold
temperatures...
i had to remove mine altogether for it to work....
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11-21-2006, 06:47 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: Narragansett, RI
Posts: 423
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Just go out and buy a ski rack.
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Salty
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11-21-2006, 07:00 AM
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Afterhours Custom Plugs
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: R.I.
Posts: 8,642
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isn't someone giving some away in classified?
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11-21-2006, 11:44 AM
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Been many moons
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Aquidneck Island
Posts: 400
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Salty
Just go out and buy a ski rack.
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I think you need some type of kit. Or rack made specifically for fishing. So that the reel is facing up and away from your roof. Unless there is enough distance to accommodate a reel. |
Standing on the water, casting your bread
While the eyes of the idol with the iron head are glowing
Distant ships sailing into the mist
You were born with a snake in both of your fists while a hurricane was blowing
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11-21-2006, 12:03 PM
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Professional dumba$$
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: New Bedford Ma
Posts: 541
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11-21-2006, 12:52 PM
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Stuck In Reality
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Holden MA
Posts: 4,519
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Ski racks work great. I keep my reels facing down also.
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