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07-05-2007, 09:37 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Plymouth
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Surf Rod Roof Rack?
Im looking to buy a surf rod roof rack and was wondering if you guys have any recomendations. I know there are some locals that make them and would rather give my hard earned $$$ to them rather than to Thule or some other big name. Some of the racks I have looked at online seem cheap and filmsy.
Any help is appreciated.
Fireman
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07-05-2007, 09:43 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: RI
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Hey, Thule USA is a local (Seymour, CT) company 
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07-06-2007, 12:04 AM
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Been many moons
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Aquidneck Island
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If you want the best...
http://www.lockingrodholders.com/
I have the rod holders on my car, that have a bracket that attaches to my Thule racks. |
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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07-06-2007, 02:44 AM
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woody
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Port St Lucie Fla.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ChiefLinesider
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how much do u care for them ? this is the way to go .  |
You can go anywhere you want if you look serious and carry a
Clipboard.
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07-06-2007, 10:43 AM
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Been many moons
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Aquidneck Island
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Quote:
Originally Posted by vanstaal
how much do u care for them ? this is the way to go . |
Havent done any maintenance on them. When I wash my car they get cleaned, or when it rains. They are powder coated aluminum & everything else seems to be a high quality stainless. |
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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07-06-2007, 10:46 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: North Shore
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Don't go Thule ... I have the rod rack ... actually purchased it from Mad Dog, it's not bad, but does not compare to some of the other models you can get on the market ... go with the ones the guys suggested above ... I think the Thule rack is better for fly rods than larger saltwater rods ...would not buy one again ...
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"It was the blackest night! There was no moon in sight! (You know the stars ain't shinnin cause the sky's too tight) "
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07-06-2007, 10:55 AM
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Night Stalker
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: ............
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The rod vault on SOL teamed with some yakima or thule bars seems like a good option to me. if you don't care about them locking you can just use a 2*4 with cheap rod mounts.
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07-06-2007, 04:33 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Plymouth
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Thanks for you help. If any one else has any suggestions that would be good. Although the rack mentioned above looks pretty good, a little pricey, but good.
Fireman
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07-06-2007, 07:53 PM
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Soggy Bottom Boy
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Billerica, Ma.
Posts: 7,260
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alot of surfcasters use ski racks
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Surfcasting Full Throttle
Don't judge me Monkey 
Recreational Surfcaster 99.9% C&R
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07-07-2007, 02:43 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2001
Posts: 4,449
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And a lot of ski racks use surfcasters...I agree with Bob...have a Yakima system on the top of my Avalanche that I bought 8 years ago...works pissa, think I paid $100 for everything, and it is till rockin today.
Rick
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07-08-2007, 09:41 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Plymouth
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Found a brand new yakima rack for $110. Just one question..is there a way to lock the reel? I know the rod cant be stolen but the reel would be exposed and someone could unscrew it from the rod. One ideas would be appreciated.
Fireman
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07-08-2007, 12:35 PM
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Location: Plymouth
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