Getting the rods there safely

[Pete62]

Hi all, so how do we all transport our rods from point A to point B. For me on short trips they will sit happly in the vertical rod holders in the boat but with an extended trip planned I was wondering what is the best method.
I am thinking of a length of storm water pipe with caps on the end attached to the roof racks, as I have seen b4. I don't have a rod locker in the boat. Thoughts??
Cheers, Pete.

[coucho]

I am thinking of a length of storm water pipe with caps on the end attached to the roof racks, as I have seen b4. I don't have a rod locker in the boat. Thoughts??
Cheers, Pete.
Thats what I use it works great wrap your rods on old sheets and stick them down a PVC pipe capped on one end and with a screw cap fitted the other end. don't just put them in though as bumps can cause them to bounce around in the tube and damage runners oor the rods themselves its better if you wrap them in an old sheat and jam foam between them in so they won't bounce around.

[backlash08]

agree, the PVC tube works well, i also tape my rods together tight to avoid them rubbing before putting in the tube, have used in boats, utes, planes and not had a problem - cheers - Craig

[Leighton]

100mm DWV ( PVC ) not your regular 90mm Stormwater
Mine went from Brisbane to Whitsundays via road without any troubles, I packed the tube with bubble wrap.
Would have put them on the plane but JetStar have a 2m maximum. Being 7 foot rods I didnt want to risk it. Get to the airport and others with 7 foot rods had no dramas at all getting them on the plane

[RFARREN]

plano make rod tubes
they are very toughl and adjust in length
i have had one for about 15 years and it is still good

[Goldfinch]

Australia post tubes are also good. When I've ordered rods online that's what they airfreight them in. None broken as yet.

[moater]

Bazuka™ Pro
6095

The mother of all rod cases!

• Contoured, blow-molded construction
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• Hinged door makes it easy to load
http://fishing.flambeauoutdoors.com/06temp_imgs/spacer.gifand unload
• Molded-in handle for maximum durability
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• Foam padded at both ends for maximum
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• Airline approved
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• 6" (15.24 cm) diameter case holds
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• Perfect for saltwater rods and other
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From their (Flambeau) website--wonder what shipping would cost??;D http://fishing.flambeauoutdoors.com/otdrs_fishing/product_imgs/6095_bazuka.jpg

[Pete62]

Thanks for the feedback guys, some good tips in there. Muchas Grasius. Cheers, Pete.

[2manylures]

Pete I've been using PVC for around 20yrs now but I also put each rod in it's own rod bag prior to wacking in the tube.

Both the above are cheap to buy &/or make and the bags save guides & are more friendly to Graphite blanks.

Never had a mishap doing it this way.