Author Topic: anyone have custom rod boxes (Read 3199 times)

powdiddy · « **on:** Dec 28, 2010, 06:57 AM »

normally i just stick all my rods in a bucket inside my fish trap put the cover on and tow it home. but got a couple st croix rods now and do not want to take the chance of breaking off and rod tips.just wondering what kind of rod boxes or holders you can buy or ones you guys have made that work good.and if you have pics thanks.

greenbackhunter · « **Reply #1 on:** Dec 28, 2010, 08:00 AM »

I use one of the hard breakdown shotguns cases from gander. Protects my thorne bros. rods from getting damaged either in the truck or in the fish trap. Around 50.00, will hold 4 combo's.

MelroseHawkins · « **Reply #2 on:** Dec 28, 2010, 10:35 AM »

Years ago my buddy & I took a couple trips to N Minnesota (Winnie, Leech Lake). I didn't want my ice poles to get broke on the long haul. So I came up with a cheap & easy solution for ice poles. It works great.

Took 4-5" or whatever it is PVC pipe & cut off at the length of my longest pole. Got the correct size caps. Glued the one cap on but I suppose you can have them both loose. They'll stay on. Just don't put the cap on too tight. I do recommend drilling some holes so that air can escape in the caps. This helps with taking the caps off.

The only downfall is that you have to take the reals off but it doesn't take too long to put them on. Each pipe can take 3-5 poles. I made 2 & have about 8 poles or so.

powdiddy · « **Reply #3 on:** Dec 28, 2010, 12:22 PM »

yeah 3 of my reels are taped on so wouldn't be able to use that trick.

craigthor · « **Reply #4 on:** Dec 28, 2010, 02:12 PM »

The Otter Rod Box is my favorite and it takes a good beating.

Craig

MelroseHawkins · « **Reply #5 on:** Dec 28, 2010, 04:24 PM »

Quote from: powdiddy on Dec 28, 2010, 12:22 PM

yeah 3 of my reels are taped on so wouldn't be able to use that trick.

Have you ever used zip ties to hold the reels on? If you get them long enough I believe one will work if you do a figure 8 around the reel & pole. Otherwise, one can use two if needed. They work real well.

holehopper · « **Reply #6 on:** Dec 28, 2010, 06:16 PM »

Quote from: craigthor on Dec 28, 2010, 02:12 PM

The Otter Rod Box is my favorite and it takes a good beating.

Craig

Another vote for the Otter Rod Box. Fantastic set up. Rods DO NOT move inside it. It is big, but works fantastic. Great for off-season storage too.

capedeer/fish · « **Reply #7 on:** Dec 28, 2010, 09:32 PM »

I just ordered the 3 rod hard from thorne bros. Looks pretty nice!

dakota · « **Reply #8 on:** Dec 29, 2010, 05:43 PM »

I bought an arrow case at bass pro for around $20 it works good and has foam in it to secure the rods

Doubles Shooter · « **Reply #9 on:** Dec 31, 2010, 04:20 AM »

These are the best thing I have found so far, $19.99@. Plano take down shotgun cases. The rods can't move and there is a crush proof support in the middle of the case.

holehopper · « **Reply #10 on:** Dec 31, 2010, 09:03 AM »

that looks like a really good set up and for $20 it is hard to beat. I think my Otter case sells for about $70 so $20 is a lot easier to swallow. How are the latches on the Plano cases?

Doubles Shooter · « **Reply #11 on:** Dec 31, 2010, 03:31 PM »

Quote from: holehopper on Dec 31, 2010, 09:03 AM

that looks like a really good set up and for $20 it is hard to beat. I think my Otter case sells for about $70 so $20 is a lot easier to swallow. How are the latches on the Plano cases?

So far they seem OK. I keep my gear in the truck where the plastic gets cold, and haven't had any issues, The latches seem very sturdy.

srock67 · « **Reply #12 on:** Jan 01, 2011, 10:23 AM »

Im diggin the $20 shotgun case I think I may be running to Fleet Farm today! The rods in the bucket trick just isnt cutting it anymore I'm tired of detangleing and broken tips!!

Rat-Man · « **Reply #13 on:** Jan 01, 2011, 10:27 AM »

How long of a rod can you put in the Shotgun case ?

Doubles Shooter · « **Reply #14 on:** Jan 02, 2011, 06:01 AM »

Quote from: Rat-Man on Jan 01, 2011, 10:27 AM

How long of a rod can you put in the Shotgun case ?

35" is the best you can get into the Plano cases.

muskydg · « **Reply #15 on:** Jan 02, 2011, 06:17 AM »

do you have to loosen the reel handles to use the case or can you leave them tightened up

Doubles Shooter · « **Reply #16 on:** Jan 02, 2011, 06:32 AM »

Quote from: muskydg on Jan 02, 2011, 06:17 AM

do you have to loosen the reel handles to use the case or can you leave them tightened up

I loosen and fold the handles on the reels.

holehopper · « **Reply #17 on:** Jan 02, 2011, 10:05 AM »

A little off topic here, but take a look at the new "Bro" reels by Frabill. They have a button on the reel handle that you push and the handle folds. Really handy feature. I can't speak to their quality yet as I've only used mine a few times, but the push button fold handle is really convenient for transport.

muskydg · « **Reply #18 on:** Jan 02, 2011, 11:21 AM »

thanx, i am going that route. tired of tangled and broke rods

SoftSpot_716 · « **Reply #19 on:** Jan 03, 2011, 07:39 PM »

A friend of mine works at gander mountain and met "Bro" when he came in to do a seminar and he actually gave my friend a combo with one of his reels on it and well I used it the other day and it was really a nice reel. Smooth operation and that folding handle was pretty handy when it came time to pack it up for the day.

SINX53 · « **Reply #20 on:** Jan 06, 2011, 07:53 AM »

I have two of the bro reels on my ice hunter rods and I love that folding handle.

silvercreeker · « **Reply #21 on:** Jan 07, 2011, 08:25 PM »

Fly rod tubes, that can be used with the reel on, are grt for expensive combos. Get the 4 bes.piece tu

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