Locking Roof Rack Reviews and Opinions

[The Dad Fisherman]

I'm leaning towards picking up a Hunter for next season myself. They look to be the most secure.

[ThrowingTimber]

Picked up the surfcaster 6 rod model from a member here and its awesome and does its job well. I mostly use it to transport rods while theyre transported I lock it etc in case I stop quick for a coffee or gas. I dont leave the rods unattended on the rack so it works just fine for me.

The thing that turned me off the rod vault is the piece the holds the upper portion of the rods are those clamp things they use to hold mops... So it played out in my mind.. here I go down the highway at 0' dark 30 ,90-95mph the mop holder thing lets go and SNAP!!!!!!!!

[jake]

Rod Vault! I got the 4 rod version last year and I love it. Get it if you can, rods and reels are safe and secured. Get a nice lock and you are all set. Frisly

[eastendlu]

Originally Posted by ThrowingTimber

Picked up the surfcaster 6 rod model from a member here and its awesome and does its job well. I mostly use it to transport rods while theyre transported I lock it etc in case I stop quick for a coffee or gas. I dont leave the rods unattended on the rack so it works just fine for me.

The thing that turned me off the rod vault is the piece the holds the upper portion of the rods are those clamp things they use to hold mops... So it played out in my mind.. here I go down the highway at 0' dark 30 ,90-95mph the mop holder thing lets go and SNAP!!!!!!!!

Oh my Gawd if you ever broke the 30mph mark i would think you would melt. My 3 legged dog out runs your truck Vic .

[steve]

Luds, I know someone who has had a Surfcaster rack for many , many years and loves it. It still works as well as the day he bought it. You might also check with Saltwater Edge (401-842-0062). They have a guy who custom makes some super racks. Iron Mike , Pete G. , Earl and Robbie have them plus a bunch of other folks. I'd have one but I can put my rod(s) in my vehicle , which I prefer. Give the Edge a call. I think the guy is still around. He's from nearby CT. The racks are really nice.

[luds]

Originally Posted by steve

Luds, I know someone who has had a Surfcaster rack for many , many years and loves it. It still works as well as the day he bought it. You might also check with Saltwater Edge (401-842-0062). They have a guy who custom makes some super racks. Iron Mike , Pete G. , Earl and Robbie have them plus a bunch of other folks. I'd have one but I can put my rod(s) in my vehicle , which I prefer. Give the Edge a call. I think the guy is still around. He's from nearby CT. The racks are really nice.

Thanks Steve. Mike showed me those at the edge and I agree that they are really nice. If I remember correctly they were a little more expensive than the hunter but I'll have to check it out. I've always admired Pete's bumper rack. Thanks also for the info on the surfcaster rack. I also prefer to have my rods in the vehicle and do that when I have my wife's car. Just can't get them in the cab of my truck. Interior rod storage is a must in my next vehicle. It's nice to be able to conceal that your fishing at all to reduce the chance of a break in.