Diy Fly Rod Carrier

A fishing rod vault is a tubular roof top storage container preferably lockable that allows the rod to be stored fully assembled with reel and tackle.

Diy fly rod carrier.

Foam pipe insulation serves to protect the rod but isn t totally necessary. Last week i had some free time and wanted to build a rod holder that would not only be portable but would also allow me to store any type of fly rod without having to break it down. It eliminates the need to have the rod. Exterior mount vehicle fly rod carrier made from pipe.

Let s be honest the rod vaults that adorn some of our cars are outrageously cool. For your own homemade fly rod carrier pvc or abs pipe is one of the most popular materials to start with. By fishwest admin published june 6 2017. Diy fly rod carriers can give you all the benefits of a commercial product at a fraction of the cost.

Let s be honest again. I have suffered from vault envy for several years. We ll hook you up with illustrated instructions materials tools lists and all the assistance you need to fabricate your own fly rod carrier and even show you reliable ways to mount it to your roof rack. I got my inspiration from googling different styles of rod holders and how they work.

Their sleek designs keep rods safe during transportation and even protect rods from falling trees. The construction is quite simple. Here is a how to video detailing my deluxe rod tube case i made for a few of my favorite casting and fly rods. Diy rod vault.

Preston johnson november 14 2016. To build this rod holder you ll need a ten foot piece of 2 inch diameter schedule 40 pvc pipe that will serve as the outer shell though you can easily make a longer version for switch spey or euro nymphing rods by adding another piece of pipe using a coupler. If you re looking to carry just one or two rods you might consider a four inch.