I never had a rod break in the PVC tube. The one I made is (iirc) 5" PVC so it can hold a number of rods. But with lots of bumpy roads I just worried about them rubbing on the PVC for extended periods of time (and FWIW I am using cheapie fly roads, no $800 Orvis rods for me....unfortunately! Ha!). I find it works well to keep them protected but as I said earlier I live the idea of something that would allow safe transport while keeping the reel in place and line ready to go.
How do you transport your fishing rods?
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I never had a rod break in the PVC tube. The one I made is (iirc) 5" PVC so it can hold a number of rods. But with lots of bumpy roads I just worried about them rubbing on the PVC for extended periods of time (and FWIW I am using cheapie fly roads, no $800 Orvis rods for me....unfortunately! Ha!). I find it works well to keep them protected but as I said earlier I live the idea of something that would allow safe transport while keeping the reel in place and line ready to go.
robert
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Sorry, I should have quoted the post above mine about transporting rods in a canoe (that's the way I read his post anyways) since that's actually what I was replying to.
I actually like the idea of the rod socks and may buy a couple. I've noticed the epoxy or whatever it is that covers the wrapping thread on the toes of the eyelets has cracked on a couple of my older rods and I've had them get bent a little; I don't think it happened in transit but who knows, it may have. Since I haven't been surf fishing (in the US) in a couple of years now I haven't used my rod tube in a while (it's made from a piece of 4" PVC with a locking well cap on one end), I typically just buy two piece rods so I can toss them behind the seats or in the back. I don't seem to do a lot of fishing like I used to so it's just not something I think about much. I actually have a 1950s split bamboo fly rod but it needs some restoration work; it's stored in it's old aluminum tube.
I actually like the idea of the rod socks and may buy a couple. I've noticed the epoxy or whatever it is that covers the wrapping thread on the toes of the eyelets has cracked on a couple of my older rods and I've had them get bent a little; I don't think it happened in transit but who knows, it may have. Since I haven't been surf fishing (in the US) in a couple of years now I haven't used my rod tube in a while (it's made from a piece of 4" PVC with a locking well cap on one end), I typically just buy two piece rods so I can toss them behind the seats or in the back. I don't seem to do a lot of fishing like I used to so it's just not something I think about much. I actually have a 1950s split bamboo fly rod but it needs some restoration work; it's stored in it's old aluminum tube.
Rod socks plus reel covers. The answer really is that simple. My Yellowfin bay boat running open water at 65mph beats rods around way worse than any vehicle and all my rods look great.
Todd780
OverCamper
I like the looks of this solution! Did you build the rod holder or is it store bought? Looks like the bed divider is home built.
I was thinking of building a bed divider like that for my truck as well.
tanokosohana
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It all depends what size your roads are. I usually put them between the driver’s and passenger’s seats. It’s a little bit uncomfortable, but I have no other choice. I tried once to stick on the top of the car. However, this was a complete failure because after some hours of driving, the rods felt down. I haven’t noticed that and my Marco Island boat tours and fishing were screwed. If your car is equipped with necessary tools for fishing, then yes. Otherwise you tend to have the same experience as I did.
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Overlandtowater
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unfortunately like this, but not for long after I get this drawer system done I have something planned, kind of hard to explain. I thought about using hammock straps across the top and just fastening the rod tip and but end into the premade loops. may still go that way.
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New set up. Made from scrap metal and a black cutting board. Bolts into the box link mounting holes. 
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Sorry bud, Just saw this.
Those rod holders were off of Amazon.
The bed divider is a 2x10. It works great.
spressomon
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Cross post from Storage Solutions post...this is a home-brew fly rod & reel case I fabbed (~$100)...works great.
John Baker
New member
Conduit carrier and aluminum tubing used by the ham radio world to build telescoping antennae. I have two rods in this one and use fleece rod socks to protect them
John Baker
New member
Much more secure than a plastic ammo can and can hold longer handled Spey rods and bait casters
Todd780
OverCamper
Very neat. Where would one find those materials?
John Baker
New member
The cast aluminum locking hatch and U bolt bracket are used on service trucks and are called conduit carriers. Try searching "8 inch conduit carrier kit". The ones I use are made by Buyers. I dont recommend the 6 inch version- too small. The aluminum tubing I got online from DX Engineering. Go to "departments" then "rigid tubing". The have many diameters and lengths available and also have fiberglass tubing. I bought 1.875 in OD/ .058" wall tubing in 6 ft lengths and spliced them together with a 2.000" OD (1.884" ID) splice tube and epoxy because the shipping cost more than the tubing does if you order longer than 6 ft. The grey piece is 8 inch PVC. PVC is getting expensive, but this length often gets thrown away on large construction projects. Carrier kit- $95; 4 pieces 1.875" OD 6ft tubing- $110; 1 pc 2.000 OD tube 3 ft- $16. various 1-1/2 in PVC fittings- the ID of schedule 40 pvc is 1.900" so the 1.875 OD aluminum fits real nice when you epoxy it together- $15. All in around $250, but try finding one that can hold a spey handled flyrod and a bait caster in one vault. Plus this thing is as bullet proof as the $500 vaults.