Reddit mentions: The best fishing rod racks

It isn't fancy, but it works pretty well. This past Father's Day weekend, I took it about 200 miles to the Northern California coast. It was loaded with my Eagle Talon 120, a friend's Shadow Caster, all the fishing gear, and tons of camping gear for the weekend.

That little trailer handled it all like a champ, and tracked well even at 70mph and on the twisty mountain roads. For a few hundred bucks, I'm very happy with the trailer kit and build. I just have a few more final touches on it and it'll be perfect. Although to be honest, a good project is never done and I expect I'll be making mods on it forever.

ToDo list:

• Move tie-down eyes further down the trailer side (moves buckles away from touching kayak)
  
• Caulk all corners and joints
  
• Install weather stripping on doors
  
• Install aluminum flashing on corners
  
• Cover "rails" with boat trailer carpet
  
• Install rod holders inside trailer (2x - Berkley Twist Rod Rack)
  
• Paint with boat deck paint (aircraft gray)

I was hoping to get one for my evic, but a bit apprehensive because of the reviews. I feel like a fishing rod holder would work better if you just bought the double sided foam 3M tape.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0000VV3TG/ref=pd_aw_sims_5?pi=SL500_SS115

Oh yeah! Hood latches are a solid plus. For poles - I found some “garage” type pole holders that are straps. They go great between the roll bars and so the poles basically hang from the ceiling.

Rod Saver Vehicle Rod Carrier System https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000KOU0TW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_TjeUAbV15KTPC

Lol well fyi the ~30$ rack is $20 atm during prime day. Just saying, it's one of the few items on amazon that actually went down in price for prime day.

Link https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01E0883C4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

*The Diawa Fuego I got for 75$ a few months ago is now 99 marked down to 75$... yea that's prime day.... "savings"

CAIKEI Fishing Rod Rack 2-in-1 Storage for Ceiling or Wall-Ultra Sturdy Strong Weatherproof Indoor and Outdoor Use https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MM3FN7X/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_DLt7CbD1NTX60

They fit right over the stock ac tube mounts, just have to drill two 1/4” holes for the screws. And they are semi soft plastic so they conform to the curvature of the roof.

I would recommend this one so the rod can't slip when driving.

This is the one I got. The one on top has no foam, despite what the picture looks like. The rod end with the reel can sometimes slip out if I take corners too fast with my car.

Rerouting is one thing, that would suck either way, but replacing is easy enough. You just use the old wire as a pull string. Also, get yourself some flexible fiberglass rods to run the wire.

Part of a two-part fishing rod rack. The butt end goes into that, and there should be a second part with grips that you push the rod into.

Usually it is mounted horizontal so the rods sit in them vertically.

Like this.

I got this wifi extender. It claims a range of up to 5 miles (offshore, on a boat, over clear waters). I've seen it get a network at least several blocks away in town with obstructions. Using it from my house, I see about 50 networks as opposed to my normal 2-3.

This antenna mount allows you to lower the antenna so it doesn't stick straight up when you aren't using it.

Also consider using a 4G hotspot with a 4G signal booster like a weBoost.

The one mounted on the hood is a Sumo - https://www.amazon.com/Orvis-Sumo-Car-top-Rack-Suction/dp/B004L9QCN0

The one on top is a Thule, but I don't think they make them anymore, so maybe eBay - https://www.amazon.com/Thule-885-Fishing-Mount-Carrier/dp/B000AMBP0M

I'm in the process of building this cabinet to store most of my fishing gear. I will be adding two sets of these rod holder... Berkley Twist Lok Rod Rack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000XU0NB8/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_XIrxwbWJDZDBM

Is there anything you guys would add, or do differently? I'm going to want a second one, so I can play around with other ideas.

The handle sizes are different, I know. I should have paid more attention at Home Depot.

I haven't bought one yet, but I'm planning to buy this for mine:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000KOU0TW/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=1OO9HX9M0PWZC&coliid=I1C5JI0A7V1HNV

I use this guy on the ceiling of my garage, holds 12 rods https://www.amazon.com/RackEm-7009-Overhead-12-Rod-Fishing/dp/B00A16NQTU/ They also have a wall mount variant that holds 6 rods.

If you have a cap, then I suggest this:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000BYPF1/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_U_x_lhJzCb0NXFZQ4

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If you don't have a cap, then maybe some schedule 20 pvc pipe and end caps. They make it big enough that it would hold rods with reels.

Stainless steel clamp holder for a fishing rod

You can get extra 3750 or 3700 boxes.
I bought a wall rack that holds 14 of them, that way i just swap in what i need for game night

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B007RGATWO/ref=mp_s_a_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1502069090&sr=8-1-fkmr0&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=3700+tackle+box+rack

Also you should have got a small survey form in the box, you can fill it in and send with a couple of bucks and self addressed envelope and they will send you an engraved name plate.

Works well for Imp assault squads too

> Unfortunately they don't or at least not the normal ones as far as i can tell. However I found these Wire racks that if you cut out every other one you could store 7 cases in it maybe build a box or screw them into a tote.

I've been speared in the hand when a fish rod broke while under pressure being pushed forcefully by my helper. I finished what I was doing and about a half hour later decided to go to the doctor when water came out of a different hole than the one I was spraying water at. The ass-hat doctor missed a decent chunk of fiberglass and I had to dig it out myself.

I also encounter fiberglass insulation, and it really sucks when the tiny fibers stick in a hot sweaty forearm.

TLDR: It sucks ass.