transporting rods in a pickup

[taJon]

That design is very similer to one that I saw in saltwater journal, i think? Hope it was your design that won you the reel

[lurch]

I have a buddy who will be making the holder for me but do you cover each individual rod with a rod cover?

The rod holders like these http://www.sunrae-ent.com

[snake slinger]

fishaholic nice rod rack.do you put that in the front of the bed faceing back and do you use something to saport the other eng of the rod? thanks snake

[t.orlando]

Lurch, I've never covered any rods in transit and no damage ever.

[thefishingfreak]

lurch,
go up to fishermans outfitters in glosta.

when they get custom rods in they come in this fancy tsunami pleather case that fishermans just throws away bye the dozens. there like 8' long and can be cut to fit.
spend a little doe in there and ask jon white about the rod sleeves.
or look in the dumpster

[lurch]

Now that is one hell of a tip!!!

I will swing up there this weekend or maybe even call them.

Just recently I ventured into the longer surf rods and with the cost of these Lami rods I would like to keep them as long as possible.

Thanks for the info!

[MAC]

Before I put the cap on my truck I carried them in the back in a homemade rocket launcher. Never had a problem and they traveled many, many miles like that. The thin wrapping won't stop a rock and would be a hinderance I think. I wouldn't want them whipping against the blank as it could mar the finish. Plus the wind will want to rip them off.

[5/0]

Lurch
I don't think you'll get or put any damage to you're rods in the back of a pick up while in transit.VS a front mounted rack system.Roof mounted,IMO I don't care for I think that roof mounted rod rack systems could take a hit from a bird or debrise I also don't care for the way you're rod(s) tip shoot forward I know that most people have been doing this for decades and have never had a problem but I just don't feel safe in doing so.

I think the only way you could damage them is if;
1. you back up into a structure.
2.drive though a sand storm.
3.Hit a VERY LOW BRIDGE.
4.get into an accident and role your truck,which would really suck!

I dont think you really have to worry about the safty of your rods getting miss faced or damaged in transit.I've been doing it for years and have had no problems @ all I have a rod rack system simlar to fishaholic18 and never had a problem.
It's kinda dark out side now but I'll take a PIC tommorow of my set up I'll post it.


Bob

[fishaholic18]

Originally Posted by snake slinger

fishaholic nice rod rack.do you put that in the front of the bed faceing back and do you use something to saport the other eng of the rod? thanks snake

Thanks, the rod face rearward, no need to support them.

[Clammer]

[[rearward]] what the @#$%%^

[basswipe]

My solution is different.I use the Rod Saver.
www.rodsaver.com/04_rodsaver/vrc.html

Since I have sliding rear window on my club cab I hang the front strap from my garment hooks and put the mounts for the rear strap towards the tailgate leaving enough room to accomadate the rod butts.

Cheap and effective.

[bart]

5/0 makes a mean rack