transporting rods in a pickup

[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

[tpoliti]

I have been using a roof mounted ski rack for the past 6 or 7 years. Tips pointed backward and I have never had a problem. Throw some reel bags on it and you're all set. The big plus for me is that they lock.

Tony

[Stewie]

I have a Berkley horizontal rod rack( 6 foam lined slots in black plastic) screwed to the top of my tailgate. the butts of the rods are in the front of the bed under the toolbox. Ten footers only hang out about a foot. Been doing it this way for years, never had a problem. Two racks are about ten bucks. Conventional reels ride 3 or 4 inches from bed, spinning reels might hit bed?