Super User Montanaro Posted August 7, 2015 Super User Posted August 7, 2015 I need some advice on transporting rods. I have 1 pieces to the length of 7'7". I usually store them in truck diagonally from back to front passenger seat. However sometimes I need to take my dogs and I don't have the room. I was thinking of the large bazuka tube and strapping into my shortbed. It is 80 bucks though and was hoping someone knows of a cheaper alternative that would protect my rods while riding in the bed. Quote
Super User rippin-lips Posted August 7, 2015 Super User Posted August 7, 2015 I use reel covers and rod covers. I just lay them in the bed. I put a towel down first. Just for added protection. Quote
Super User Montanaro Posted August 7, 2015 Author Super User Posted August 7, 2015 Bed is too short, even diagonally I do believe. Quote
Super User Big Bait Fishing Posted August 7, 2015 Super User Posted August 7, 2015 i have a tundra long bed with a 8' bed , that said i have rods that are 8'6 and 9' , i went to home depot and bought a 3'' x 10' black pvc pipe , added a cleanout (a screw cap ) and an end cap , think it cost me around $25 , buy the 10' pipe and then you can cut it down to your needs , 2 Quote
Frenchman83 Posted August 9, 2015 Posted August 9, 2015 i have a tundra long bed with a 8' bed , that said i have rods that are 8'6 and 9' , i went to home depot and bought a 3'' x 10' black pvc pipe , added a cleanout (a screw cap ) and an end cap , think it cost me around $25 , buy the 10' pipe and then you can cut it down to your needs , X2 Quote
Super User rippin-lips Posted August 9, 2015 Super User Posted August 9, 2015 Look up a product called the rodsman. I have 2 of them. They work well. Quote
brown12687 Posted August 9, 2015 Posted August 9, 2015 I have a 7'10'' rod diagonally in the bed of my truck (6.5' bed) Quote
Super User bigbill Posted August 9, 2015 Super User Posted August 9, 2015 In my subaru I fold the back seat down and put them in from the trunk on an angle. Quote
Super User Big Bait Fishing Posted August 10, 2015 Super User Posted August 10, 2015 Look up a product called the rodsman. I have 2 of them. They work well. they look good but the reviews for then aren't very hopeful Quote
Super User rippin-lips Posted August 10, 2015 Super User Posted August 10, 2015 they look good but the reviews for then aren't very hopeful I've never read the reviews. I own 2 sets of them and they've worked just fine for me over the years. Some rear butts are too big to fit in them but I've only had that happen with my swimbait setup. I just laid it diagonally. Quote
Super User Big Bait Fishing Posted August 10, 2015 Super User Posted August 10, 2015 I've never read the reviews. I own 2 sets of them and they've worked just fine for me over the years. Some rear butts are too big to fit in them but I've only had that happen with my swimbait setup. I just laid it diagonally. all my rods havethe EVA tapered butts on them , means they won't work , i'm currently looking to improve on my rod transportation right now . looking into incorporating the 3'' pvc tube i use now by using the slots for 2 x 6's on the inside of the truck bed , i have a tundra long bed , i'll post pics one day when i figure it out , my plan so far is to make spots for (3) 3'' x 10' laying long ways in the bed lying ascross the tops of the verticl 2 x 6's ... Quote
Super User Montanaro Posted August 10, 2015 Author Super User Posted August 10, 2015 My bed is only 5 foot. Laying rods diagonally means they hang over tailgate. I've found a way to Jimmy them into the cab with the dogs. Not perfect but gets job done. Quote
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