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.
Pvc fly rod holder roof rack.
Lock each rod separately.
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It offers the ideal solution to carrying all your gear around on your next fishing trip.
Foam pipe insulation serves to protect the rod but isn t totally necessary.
Also known as fly rod vaults tubes and holders vehicle mounted fly rod carriers save you time protect your gear and give you a convenient place to keep all your tackle and equipment ready for the water.
I figured 2 pvc pipes would be perfect to store both styles but what really threw a wrench in the plan was the reel seat the compartment that would house the butt ends of the rod while still being able to lock it up.
The rhino rack 574 roof mount fishing rod holder is one of the best holders you can find.
Suv locking rod rack.
I knew that i wanted a vault to store 4 rods total 2 single hand and 2 double hand spey rods.
A diy rod vault is inexpensive to produce and can be as custom as you need it to be.
Made from 18 gauge powder coated steel the big sky rod box bsrb is the most functional and durable fly rod carrier on the market.
Pvc lined reel seat.
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.
My parts list for 2 rod vaults are as follows.
Check out these vehicle roof mounted fly rod carriers holders and vaults to make your next fishing trip the best one yet.
It is equipped with a universal mounting mechanism that enables it to fit easily onto the roof rack of just about any car.
2 sticks 2 pvc i used thin wall although schedule 40 may be the better option 2 2 pvc threaded couplers 2 2 o rings 2 30 cal 7 62 ammo cans either plastic or metal would work pvc cement.