Rod Racks....

[Mr. Sandman]

Everyone has different needs and stopping a real thief from taking your reel or rod will be difficult. If you really want to deter a thief I think you should keep the rod IN the vehicle.
That said I had a home made one, a commercial one but for the last 10 years use the double ski rack from Thule. IMO this works great, it is lockable but it is not going to really stop someone who wants your reel. You can put 5 or 6 rods in there and keep the reels well off the roof with spaces they provide. Also they don't scar the reel or rod. I have seen "rod racks" which try to keep the reel upright, scratch the reel stem.

[piemma]

You guys didn't read my post. Yakama rod racks. They lock. The reels fit under the cross bar. They have rubber for a cushion. I have had mine 16 years and they still work like new.

What don't you like? www.yakama.com

[basswipe]

Originally Posted by piemma

You guys didn't read my post. Yakama rod racks. They lock. The reels fit under the cross bar. They have rubber for a cushion. I have had mine 16 years and they still work like new.

What don't you like? www.yakama.com

It was read.18+ volt sawzall will go through those Yakima racks like a knife through warm butter.

TDF:
There's been a guy at the SWE fishing show every year with some insane locking racks.Talk to PeteG.Big $$$ but if security is your main concern these are the racks for you.

[piemma]

Originally Posted by basswipe

It was read.18+ volt sawzall will go through those Yakima racks like a knife through warm butter.

TDF:
There's been a guy at the SWE fishing show every year with some insane locking racks.Talk to PeteG.Big $$$ but if security is your main concern these are the racks for you.

And what, a 18+ volt sawsall won't go thru the other racks? I believe my point was that for the last 16 years the same racks have safely carried my rods and reels.

This wasn't meant to become a pissing contest. It was just informational.