Rod rack help!

[SolOmoN]

2x6 some l brackets some ss deck screws because that's what I had on hand and pvc. Done. slides in the slot in the bed. Surf Tuna Whatevah rods no worries
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[Justfishin']

Does your truck have a sliding rear window?

I used a piece of stiff foam about 3 " wide and as tall as my window opening, cut 2 grooves in it to match my window. I drilled three holes in it to match my rods and cut a horizontal slot to the holes so I could slide and snap the rods in (with line on them too). I put the foam in the open slider, then put the rods into the holes with the butts on my dashboard (reels on). I then close the slider into the slot cut in the foam. I them cut a piece of wood the width of the track that the slider fits in- in my case 1/2" - and long enough to stop the sllder from being opened. Lock the cab and it's all inside, un-takeable

[Rockfish9]

I'll take pictures of mine..kind of like guppy's but I can close the soft top if I want ... they can handle 6- 8' rods if I want to close the tail gate or top.. I leave the tail gate down for surf rods and fly rods...

they are free standing PVC and fit against the head board around and "action packer" type dry box I keep my boots and rain gear in

[Rockfish9]

I went out and took these with my phone....not the best pictures but you can think about it..

I used 1 1/2" sch.40 PVC... I wanted the truck bed to be open and the rods to tuck into the sides over the wheel wells... I used 22.5 elbows for instead of 45 ells to keep the rod profile low...

Tees with street ells provide the turn for the middle holder... the 4 "outriggers" leading forward keep the stand from tipping... be sure to drill a few drain holes in the bottom cross tube for drainage.. end caps and a little black Krylon paint finish the rack...

before you glue.. test fit all pieces to be sure they are pointing where you want.. make a line across each one with marker so you can align properly when you glue,.. I think I spent less than $30 including paint and about an hours time... it is light can come out and even makes a good rod holder on the beach...