How To Transport Fishing Rods In A Truck (So They Don’t Get Damaged)
- By: Tony Acevedo
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- Found In: Fishing Tips, Weekly Newsletter: 11-10-19
Here’s a quick tip for you if you drive a truck…
When most people go fishing, they just toss their rods in the bed.
That’s an easy way to bang up your rods and reels as your truck rumbles down the road.
Want to see a better way to transport them safely?
Watch the video below.
DIY Tip For Transporting Rods In A Truck [VIDEO]
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Why don’t you put them through the kayak hatch and store them in the hull?
I keep a dry bag and other items in there. Also have wires and a battery for the fish finder so it would be a bit of a pain to fit the rods through. Also risk damaging eyes on the rods when pulling them in and out.
I transport my rods with Tight Line Enterprises Magnetic Rod Racks http://www.tight-line-enterprises.com/Products/Transport_Systems. I attach them to my roof. They work great. However, I do admit that your system could be done for less money (always a consideration).
Good video….. one question….. is there something that is securing the pvc to the bed of the truck?
Thanks Stuart! Nope it just sits there. The weight of the rods/reels keeps it in place and the reels are also in front of it which keeps it from sliding forward.
Gotcha….. Thanks
Hi Tony,
Good stuff! Add a screw in eye bolt on either side if the rod butt rest and use a short bungee between them to keep the rods firm against the pool noodle. I also use small pieces of plumbing pipe insulation around the rod to keep the them separated so the don’t rub on each other. I put it on just behind the securing point of the tie which also keeps the tips separated. Hope this helps. (Yes, I am a little fanatical about my equipment!). I also have and sometimes use the fine mesh plastic rod covers.
Tight lines
Scott
Hi Tony,
Good stuff! Add a screw in eye bolt on either side if the rod butt rest and use a short bungee between them to keep the rods firm against the pool noodle. I also use small pieces of plumbing pipe insulation around the rod to keep the them separated so the don’t rub on each other. I put it on just behind the securing point of the tie which also keeps the tips separated. Hope this helps. (Yes, I am a little fanatical about my equipment!). I also have and sometimes use the fine mesh plastic rod covers.
Tight lines
Scott
Great tips!
I love the rod holder idea for transporting rods in the back of a truck. Could you supply some deimensioms, how tall, wide, etc.
The one I made is about a foot tall and wide. If you use larger reels you may want to make it a little taller to keep the reels from touching the bed of the truck, or have that middle piece of pvc with the pool noodle up higher.
Nice tip. I use those same tie downs when I’m carrying the rods on my roof rack, they work great. Good point on using them on the tips of the rods too. I’ve broken them before by having them slap against each other.
I use hanging rod holder straps. One end has loops for the butts and the other has velcro loops to hold the tips.
They keep the rods apart and I can tension them to hold them over the kayaks. If I only have a couple of rods, I can put them diaganoal and still close/lock the tailgate. Works well for me.