Homemade Fly Rod Roof Rack

Insert foam into pvc attach caps and couplers.

Homemade fly rod roof rack.

It eliminates the need to have the rod. I got my inspiration from googling different styles of rod holders and how they work. See more ideas about fishing rod rack rod rack fishing rod. This lockable vehicle fly rod carrier securely holds four to six rigged fly rods and reels while traveling from hole to hole river to river or state to state.

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. 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. Preston johnson november 14 2016. I started here to cut the foam to the appropriate length.

Here is my first attempt at a car top rod carrier that can mount to any truck or suv. Cut into ammo can with hole saw. This step is self explanatory. 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.

Welcome to big sky rod box. Feb 4 2017 plans for building fishing rod racks from around the web. I wanted to be able to have my 10ft fly rods fit in pre rigged for ho. Diy fly rod carriers can give you all the benefits of a commercial product at a fraction of the cost.

A fly fishing rod rack carrier. Foam pipe insulation serves to protect the rod but isn t totally necessary. This step was a bit dangerous for me since i m working with few tools. 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.