While researching for this post i saw a couple of videos on a diy fishing rod roof rack on youtube.
Diy roof top rod carrier.
Well there s no one on the car roof so let s put it up there.
A rooftop carrier is a great way to carry.
It eliminates the need to have the rod inside your car or having to break the rod down into pieces as you move from location to location.
Diy build your own roof top carrier by wesley tucker.
This carrying system is highly dependent on the length of your rods and the length of your car.
Foam pipe insulation serves to protect the rod but isn t totally necessary.
Fly rod roof top rack for 2 rods exterior rod holder that s lockable.
When the entire family wants to vacation and there s only the sedan to make the trip where do we put all the luggage.
Some rod holders for car roof racks are multipurpose.
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.
Gorilla glue or velcro.
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.
Fits up to 10 foot rods fully rigged fits most single handed rods and reels up to 11wt custom profile 6063 t5 aluminum rod.
Command light clips sold in packs of 16 adjustable kwik klips.
This may seem like a better choice for people with a little budget but in the long run it is much more preferable to invest in a good rooftop fishing rod holder.
If you want to use your car to carry other items in the future you should take advantage of your fishing rod holder purchase to buy a carrier that will serve other purposes too.
The supply list for 2 rod carriers is as follows.
This feature is a major bonus.