How To Build A Fishing Rod Roof Rack

Face the handle end forward and place it on the side of the rack.

How to build a fishing rod roof rack. Then use two bungees to secure the rod bundle to the roof rack one for the front and one for the rear. So i needed the span to be short enough to fit that length. You also want them close enough so that your rods when stored don t have a bend in them. Make sure they re tight without bending the rods.

How to build your own roof rack rod vault or internal clip carrier for easy transport of your fly fishing rods. The two structures for my rod rack are about 5 1 2 or 6 feet apart. The shortest fishing rod i use is a 6 foot 10 inch rod for the most part. Save money so you can fish more.

While researching for this post i saw a couple of videos on a diy fishing rod roof rack on youtube. Step 2 cut 2 inch circular holes with the drill and be sure to space them out evenly leaving about 2 inches between each hole. 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. Feb 4 2017 plans for building fishing rod racks from around the web.

Oct 21 2015 find the right fishing rod rack for your needs. To be honest i just kind of eyeballed this part. See more ideas about fishing rod rack rod rack fishing rod. Foam pipe insulation serves to protect the rod but isn t totally necessary.

Instructions to make your own rod rack step 1 cut the wood customizing the length to your liking depending on the factors i mentioned.