I have done this with 4 and 6 schedule 40 tubes and transported rods this way to nc and florida many times no issues.
Pvc rod tube roof rack.
Apart from roof rack fishing rod holders you can also opt for hitch mount types that you can attach at the back of your vehicle.
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.
How do you attach your pvc diy rod carriers to your roof rack.
My longest rods are 7 and i could have used around 7 8 for the pipe staggering the four rod reels in the door end.
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It s a good thing that sound roof rack fishing rod holders are available in the market.
Fishing rods can measure to as long as 8 ft and private vehicles are not typically suited for storing such fishing rods.
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Lastly i had considered making a rod holder using outdoor rated wood and hardware.
With the extra length i can put four more reels in backwards for a snug total of eight.