Diy Fly Rod Carrier

Exterior mount vehicle fly rod carrier made from pipe.

Diy fly 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. I have suffered from vault envy for several years. Foam pipe insulation serves to protect the rod but isn t totally necessary. The construction is quite simple.

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. They are expensive and pretty hard to find. Let s be honest the rod vaults that adorn some of our cars are outrageously cool. By fishwest admin published june 6 2017.

Their sleek designs keep rods safe during transportation and even protect rods from falling trees. Diy rod vault. The size of pipe you re looking for will depend on what type of rod carrier you re looking to make. Diy fly rod carriers can give you all the benefits of a commercial product at a fraction of the cost.

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. I got my inspiration from googling different styles of rod holders and how they work. It eliminates the need to have the rod. If you re looking to carry just one or two rods you might consider a four inch.

For your own homemade fly rod carrier pvc or abs pipe is one of the most popular materials to start with. Let s be honest again. Here is a how to video detailing my deluxe rod tube case i made for a few of my favorite casting and fly rods.