A diy rod vault is inexpensive to produce and can be as custom as you need it to be.
Roof fly rod holders.
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.
Adjustable mounting positions with ball and socket connections offer infinite mounting options.
This guide will serve as a how to for both a diy rod vault and a rod holster that i pieced together last summer to carry some of my smaller rods.
Vertical mounting of single fly rods can be spaced at various positions on any boat keeping fly rods ready for instant action.
Trxstle s convertible rod carry system crc is a versatile car top fly rod carrier that gives you the option of bringing two fully rigged fly rods on top of your car or truck s roof rack.
Also known as fly rod vaults tubes and holders vehicle mounted fly rod carriers save you time protect your gear and give you a convenient place to keep all your tackle and equipment ready for the water.
Some rod holders won t fit spinning reels vs.
Assembly and mounting is straightforward once you ve found the position on your roof rack that allows your boot lid to open.
Welcome to big sky rod box.
Ball and socket.
The importers are great to deal with and the item arrived from christchurch a few days later.
Attaches to all nonporous surfaces and stays attached with four independent lever lock suction mounts.
Fly rod roof top rack for 2 rods exterior rod holder that s lockable.
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.
Additional rod holders in vertical or horizontal positions are available.
Stainless steel brackets with teak rails adapt the delstang fly rod holder to popular european after market roof racks or 7 8 inch boat rails.
Fits up to 10 foot rods fully rigged.
A fishing rod holder for your car roof rack can take some of the stress out of traveling to your destination.
After years of transporting my client s rods inside the truck the rod vault roof top fly rod holder seemed just the answer.
My parts list for 2 rod vaults are as follows.
There are plenty of options available to you but the best fishing rod holders for car roof racks will be those that are affordable durable and most of all functional.
Fly fishing reels.
Foam pipe insulation serves to protect the rod but isn t totally necessary.
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.
The crc telescopes to four different mounting lengths and collapses down to the size of a standard double rod and reel case.