Rod case

[superstockbigblock]

I bought a frabill rod case that advertised fitting 8 rods and is like a puzzle to fit 3-4. I've never liked the case and it won't fit longer rods.  I've watched some videos and it looks like a Plano 42" tactical case works well.  Eagle claw had a decent one too. Does anyone have a case they really like and would recommend?

[Gills-only]

I like my eagle claw hold easily 4 rods, the clamps that hold it shut are plastic, had to broke them yet, and have fished in below zero temps!!

[quackpot]

I just use the soft sided rod bags. To protect the rods a little better I bought some of the foam tubes for plumbing pipes. I just slide the rods down into the foam. It doesn't add very much weight, but knowing the rods are safe. I carry 6 rods per bag, combination of light on the outside and medium in the middle.

[yuranB]

I just got the Scheels Outfitters Ice Combo Case for $50 and i love it! Exactly what i was looking for. Perfectly fits 4 combos with jigs tied on. Measures 35" L x 9.5" H x 4.5" D.

[Loudmouth879]

I got a Otter Sportsman rod case and that thing will easily fit 8 rods and my tackle cases.... however it is a little big

[Rangerphil]

Striker ice makes a nice one!

[Papa Sly]

I just use the soft sided rod bags. To protect the rods a little better I bought some of the foam tubes for plumbing pipes. I just slide the rods down into the foam. It doesn't add very much weight, but knowing the rods are safe. I carry 6 rods per bag, combination of light on the outside and medium in the middle.

don't your jigs and or hooks get stuck on tubing?

[Super-ice-bird]

Striker ice makes a nice one!
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[Papa Sly]

Got the striker ice this year and sold it right away. Wanted it for run and gun and wasn't long enough for two of my rods and the storage compartment didn't fit my tip-ups.

[superstockbigblock]

Thanks for the replies, I have one ordered.

[northernnyice]

I have the frabill hardside and have no issues whatsoever.. it holds em in nice, and i keep 5 rods in mine..

[Bucket Rump]

Started using the Striker Ice Transporter this year.  Holds (5) rods in individual plastic tubes and all of mine are under 30" so it's working for my needs in that respect.  My Beaver Dam tip ups fit in the center section along with my ice scoops, but if you use the Heritage Lakers or Jacktraps it would be a problem.  Has the ability to hold smaller gear, i.e. jig boxes, hand warmers, gloves, etc. in the four outside pockets.  Comes with a shoulder strap that kept pulling apart at the swivels, but so far wedging a piece of toothpick into the snap connector has remedied that for the time being.  I was looking for a rig that I could use to haul pretty much the basics I would need when invited to fish with friends who are already bringing the shanty, auger, heater, and so on.  Doing what I wanted it to do so far, we'll see how it holds up.

[FISH4WISH]

Great Idea Quackpot!

          F4W

[quackpot]

Sly I have had a problem this year. It’s the first year trying this idea. Those tubes have a mark where you split them to put them around pipes. If center hole isn’t large enough just cut part way down.

[Tye]

I have 7 in my Plano case. It's tight but I also have them in there in a way they aren't laying over each other.

[slipperybob]

don't your jigs and or hooks get stuck on tubing?

The pipe insulation tubing can be slit cut, jigs/hooks won't necessarily get stuck on the tubing if care is taken into it.

I used to do this and tossed my tubed combo into a Contico Pro Tuff storage locker : 35x14x15


tossed my rod holders and other stuff all into it too.  Storage locker made a seat or make shift table top for things as it has designated drink placement.

[lunkerslayer]

http://www.icefishinginnovations.com/#2858

I have this case would be easy to make your own
The case under the rods sits up too high for me so I cut the foam to remedy the problem

[ice dawg]

My Eagle Claw hard case works for me. I have six combos, two plano boxes, four jig boxes and quite a few accessories in it such as my AquaVu tripod, fillet knives, etc.

[NateD]

http://www.icefishinginnovations.com/#2858

I have this case would be easy to make your own
The case under the rods sits up too high for me so I cut the foam to remedy the problem

Any idea how heavy this case is?

[Papa Sly]

My Eagle Claw hard case works for me. I have six combos, two plano boxes, four jig boxes and quite a few accessories in it such as my AquaVu tripod, fillet knives, etc.

could you shoot me a pic, I can only seem to fit 4 combos in mine.

[ice dawg]

Sorry, can't do the pics, but I have three pointing toward each end. Five have spinning reels and one is an inline. I folded the handles on the spinning reels. I have four 24" rods and two 28" rods in it. It was just a matter of moving the foam inserts so everything fit. I have a Plano 500 box in each end and also four smaller jig boxes in one end.

[slipperybob]

Eagle Claw Ice Rod Case

Six rods

[havejigwilltravel]

had softsides. got broken tips. got a frabill hardside. it's bulky.  more to carry. but i can carry 5 jig rods. no problem.

[Duncan77]

I use the Otter Sportsman Case.

[chilly-willy]

What about a skb bow or gun case  or even a  lakewood products bow or gun case?? These are more protective and longer then most ice rod cases and will except longer rods my suggestion is to make your own foam inserts for them though.. or wood inserts that separate your rods.. maybe felt lined wood or foam wrapped wood dividers? Up to you?

I think the problem lies with corpare companies thinking we all use short rods to ice fish with.. when we don't use short rods..  go figure..

[Papa Sly]

Eagle Claw Ice Rod Case

Six rods
[/quotethanks, I think my problem is the CGI reel take up more space on the sides.]

[straightShot]

I got a Otter Sportsman rod case and that thing will easily fit 8 rods and my tackle cases.... however it is a little big

I'm about to pull the trigger on ordering the Scheel's hardside. 
https://www.scheels.com/p/scheels-outfitters-hardside-ice-combo-locker/42300020161.html?cgid=ice-fishing#sz=60&start=15

It's pricey, but I've broken three rods already this year, one by sitting and catching the tip with the bibs from my leg and two by transporting everything packed together over ice a little rough.   Maybe I need a tank instead. 

[slipperybob]

Eagle Claw Ice Rod Case




Will hold up to 6 fully deployed combo's, depends on arrangement.  It's easy with 4 deployed.  Two will either need to be collapsed or have on opposite side cranks, because handle hit's side wall.  Or you will have to offset rod arrangement like two rods have extended rear grips.  So you will be able to have those two with the reel up further.  Again the rods with reel handle fully deployed will tilt against wall of case.

Obviously some of my rods have handles collapsed.  It's tight with fully deployed handles and that makes removing them almost like delicate surgery.  Almost a requirement to remove in reverse order of storage placement.

[Papa Sly]

I'm about to pull the trigger on ordering the Scheel's hardside. 
https://www.scheels.com/p/scheels-outfitters-hardside-ice-combo-locker/42300020161.html?cgid=ice-fishing#sz=60&start=15

It's pricey, but I've broken three rods already this year, one by sitting and catching the tip with the bibs from my leg and two by transporting everything packed together over ice a little rough.   Maybe I need a tank instead.

would love to see the inside of that one

[greenbackhunter]

I ordered the 42” all weather AR-15 case from Plano. I run longer rods, up to 40”. Won’t fit in the otter. I can get 5 comfortably in it, flat though.