Diy Fly Rod Roof Rack

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.

Diy fly rod roof rack.

I started here to cut the foam to. I got my inspiration from googling different styles of rod holders and how they work. Really good looking rod carrier. 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.

A fly fishing rod rack carrier step 1. Feb 4 2017 plans for building fishing rod racks from around the web. The only difference is that i used a screw cap on one end. I wanted to be able to have my 10ft fly rods fit in pre rigged for ho.

Preston johnson november 14 2016. 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. Thanks for the great diy article. Welcome to big sky rod box.

Foam pipe insulation serves to protect the rod but isn t totally necessary. Insert foam into pvc attach caps and couplers this step is self explanatory. I like your carrier much better. 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.

Here is my first attempt at a car top rod carrier that can mount to any truck or suv. Now i have to get those caps and make another carrier. Cut into ammo can with hole saw this step was a bit dangerous for me since i m working with few tools to do it. I made one similar a few years ago to go on my jeep.

I have suffered from vault envy for several years. It eliminates the need to have the rod.