Homemade Fly Rod Roof Rack

A fly fishing rod rack carrier.

Homemade fly rod roof rack.

Here is my first attempt at a car top rod carrier that can mount to any truck or suv. Feb 4 2017 plans for building fishing rod racks from around the web. Welcome to big sky rod box. 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.

This step is self explanatory. I have suffered from vault envy for several years. This step was a bit dangerous for me since i m working with few tools. Diy fly rod carriers can give you all the benefits of a commercial product at a fraction of the cost.

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. I wanted to be able to have my 10ft fly rods fit in pre rigged for ho. It eliminates the need to have the rod. Foam pipe insulation serves to protect the rod but isn t totally necessary.

Preston johnson november 14 2016. I started here to cut the foam to the appropriate length. A fishing rod vault is a tubular roof top storage container preferably lockable that allows the rod to be stored fully assembled with reel and tackle. 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.

Insert foam into pvc attach caps and couplers. 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. Cut into ammo can with hole saw. See more ideas about fishing rod rack rod rack fishing rod.