Diy Fly Rod Roof Rack
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.
Diy fly rod roof rack. Foam pipe insulation serves to protect the rod but isn t totally necessary. Diy rod vault. I started here to cut the foam to. A fly fishing rod rack carrier step 1.
I got my inspiration from googling different styles of rod holders and how they work. 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. 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 like your carrier much better.
Welcome to big sky rod box. Insert foam into pvc attach caps and couplers this step is self explanatory. Cut into ammo can with hole saw this step was a bit dangerous for me since i m working with few tools to do it. I made one similar a few years ago to go on my jeep.
Thanks for the great diy article. See more ideas about fishing rod rack rod rack fishing rod. I wanted to be able to have my 10ft fly rods fit in pre rigged for ho. I have suffered from vault envy for several years.
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. Here is my first attempt at a car top rod carrier that can mount to any truck or suv. It eliminates the need to have the rod. 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.
Now i have to get those caps and make another carrier. Really good looking rod carrier.