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Home Made Rod Carrier

Started by Chris Sparkman, Jun 28 2017 03:26 PM

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#1 Chris Sparkman

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Posted 28 June 2017 - 03:26 PM

I just finished this project to ease the transport of fly rods between fishing spots. It holds 6 fly rods up to 9.5 feet long with reels attached. I wanted it to look like the fly rod cases I make. I put one of my cases in the second picture for comparison. 4 months of work...glad it's done!

#2 rhossack

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Posted 29 June 2017 - 10:06 AM

Took long enough to get here on the site.

That is outstanding and the only thing that comes to mind is a year or three ago, someone made one to look like a heat seeking missile

What's that red tuna can in the center bottom picture?

Is it detachable for the nights you spend in those sleazy hotels, where someone without a moral compass, might want such a desirable item?

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#3 Chris Sparkman

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Posted 29 June 2017 - 03:20 PM

Well, it is locked to the vehicle.

Tuna can? I'll have you know that's a vintage, American made Martin automatic fly reel in perfect condition. Great for stream fishing.

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Posted 29 June 2017 - 04:50 PM

Oh my God! LOL. First off that is friggin awesome Chris I love it. My only concern would be that it is so nice someone would go to great lengths to tryin steal that puppy. Beautiful job bud

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#5 Chris Sparkman

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Posted 30 June 2017 - 07:33 AM

Oh my God! LOL. First off that is friggin awesome Chris I love it. My only concern would be that it is so nice someone would go to great lengths to tryin steal that puppy. Beautiful job bud

Thanks Steve. I used some Yakima locks on four of the attachment bolts, so any real attempt to take it would likely destroy it. No guarantees though of course.

#6 typhoon

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Posted 04 July 2017 - 09:07 AM

Wow, that is amazing! Are those PVC tubes inside foam?

#7 Chris Sparkman

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Posted 06 July 2017 - 04:55 PM

Wow, that is amazing! Are those PVC tubes inside foam?

Thanks! The PCV tubes are mounted in three plywood brackets, evenly spaced and each is lined with a cotton cloth. The foam is just near the front to hold the reels.