This may seem like a better choice for people with a little budget but in the long run it is much more preferable to invest in a good rooftop fishing rod holder.
Diy roof top rod carrier.
Well there s no one on the car roof so let s put it up there.
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 feature is a major bonus.
Diy build your own roof top carrier by wesley tucker.
When the entire family wants to vacation and there s only the sedan to make the trip where do we put all the luggage.
Command light clips sold in packs of 16 adjustable kwik klips.
It eliminates the need to have the rod inside your car or having to break the rod down into pieces as you move from location to location.
Foam pipe insulation serves to protect the rod but isn t totally necessary.
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.
If you want to use your car to carry other items in the future you should take advantage of your fishing rod holder purchase to buy a carrier that will serve other purposes too.
My 4runner has about 8 of room inside to carry rods along the top of the pillars.
Gorilla glue or velcro.
A rooftop carrier is a great way to carry.
Diy fly rod carriers can give you all the benefits of a commercial product at a fraction of the cost.
Fly rod roof top rack for 2 rods exterior rod holder that s lockable.
Fits up to 10 foot rods fully rigged fits most single handed rods and reels up to 11wt custom profile 6063 t5 aluminum rod.
While researching for this post i saw a couple of videos on a diy fishing rod roof rack on youtube.
Some rod holders for car roof racks are multipurpose.