Rod storage in shed

[perko]

Looks like I may have to move the loomis's out to the shed now the kids are getting more active and inquisitive. Should I be worried about the summer heat in the shed causing any damage to the rods? Any ideas on how to store them? Thinking of building some sort of cupboard/rod locker or something.

[tunaticer]

Vertically if possible.

Normal hot summer days temps (up to 40c) should not do any damage to your rods unless they are placed on horizontaL racks. All of my rods stand in my shed about 5 inches from the iron and suffer no problems. They have been there for about 6 yrs now.

[sleepygreg]

As Tunaticer said, vertical is the best way to store them. If you must store them horizontally (especially to keep em out of reach of inquisitive little fingers). then make sure they are supported at a minimum of three points along the rod - and dont store them with the reels on. For those of you that do store your rods with reels on - DON'T leave them rigged up with tension on the line....this is a sure way in hot weather to put a permanent bend in the rod.

Greg

[spelchek]

Is it only in combination with heat that storing horizontally will result in curving a rod?

[sleepygreg]

Time will also have this effect...though heat in the short term is the main offender.

[the baker]

I would be scared.........

[the baker]

I would be scared.........

[PinHead]

would not the better option be..rods stay in the house..kids to the shed?

[finga]

would not the better option be..rods stay in the house..kids to the shed?
Either that or teach the kids not to go near them just like they shouldn't be near the back of the car or near the saucepan on the stove or near the sharp scissors and knives.
Kids are pretty quick at picking things up.
Just look at how long it takes to learn how to play a new game on the phone or x-box or what-ever it is kids play now.

[samsnap]

Give Garry Howard a call at Australian Rod Manufacturers 3881 3550 - he is very helpful & may have some simple ideas on how to store or maybe even sells storage stuff nowadays


would not the better option be..rods stay in the house..kids to the shed?
Nah - Husband to the shed - Kids/Staffy/Fishing Gear in the house ;D :o :D.

Sammy xxx

(sorry Mr Sammy - you can come out when I need you to reverse the trailer down the ramp & back :-* )

[smoked]

I had the exact problem with my 2 year old son. I needed something that i could store my rods away. I didnt like the idea of storing them in the shed... so i made a rod cabinet that hold 10 rods and its fixed onto the wall in the laundry with my tackle box. Nice and neat and away from the little fella curious hands. hope this helps.
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[PinHead]

but smoked..how do you fit 9' rods in a cupboard when the room has 8' ceilings?

[Pridey]

Do you live anywhere really hot ? Im in Townsville, I have a wooden vertial rod rack. Its in my garage, never had any dramas. (Garage is part of the house so it doesnt really get much hotter than the house)

[smoked]

but smoked..how do you fit 9' rods in a cupboard when the room has 8' ceilings?

ah, u got me there. my longest rod is 7ft. maybe hole saw through ceiling... lol

[bdaearth]

I had the exact problem with my 2 year old son. I needed something that i could store my rods away. I didnt like the idea of storing them in the shed... so i made a rod cabinet that hold 10 rods and its fixed onto the wall in the laundry with my tackle box. Nice and neat and away from the little fella curious hands. hope this helps.
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Thats a good setup I think I will do the same 8-)

Where do you keep all the reels?????

[smoked]

Thats a good setup I think I will do the same 8-)

Where do you keep all the reels?????

Reels are stored seprate in a reel suitcase.

[Luc]

Have a look at this thread may be helpfull.
http://www.ausfish.com.au/vforum/showthread.php?t=164705

Luc

[gr hilly]

my rods even though they are 20+yrs old now are in my bedroom, and my mrs know's she moves out the room before they do,i have a big pic of my grandchildren hanging on the wall next to them,and when i look at that pic i hope one day my grankids have as much fun with my fishing gear as i have done,
cheers Hilly