How Do You Carry Multiple Rods When Walking The Banks

[rchiuz]

Hi all,

 

If you guys carry more then 2 rods when walking the banks, is there any special way you carry them? Sometimes some back packs can hold one while you carry the other. Just wondering if there a efficient way if you carry 3.

 

Thanks in advance!

[EricTheAngler]

A tight grip! 

 

Im just kidding, but I hold 2 in my hand then put the smaller one in my pack.

[gulfcaptain]

I have a small waist tackle pack that I just slide the rods I'm not using between the pack and my back and carry them that way.  Can carry 3 back there before it gets a bit croweded but 1 or 2 isn't an issue and quite easy, just have to watch out for bushes and trees that may get hung up on when walking.

[Senko lover]

I have tried 3, and 4, and always find myself just going back to two. That's my comfort zone, if I go the multiple-rod route. There's something pretty satisfying about limiting yourself to one rod, though.

[Jtrout]

2 in each hand

[Sam]

I walk a specific section of a pond using no more than three rods at any time.

The remaining rods and tackle are stored in my SUV parked nearby.

I have to return to the SUV, covering the same shoreline once again from another angle, to trade rods and get new baits. for the tackle box.

It is difficult to take more than three rods with you as they will tangle and be a nuisance no matter how you decide to carry them.

 

[DogBone_384]

I use a Spider Wire backpack.  It has two rod holders on it.  I very rarely take more than two rods with me when bank fishing.

[Evan K]

I do much the same as Sam. I usually carry 2 rods, and have about 3 others in the car or truck, along with (so far) ALL my bass tackle. I'll load up whatever trays I need in a bag or a backpack to take with me on foot, but the car has plenty of space!

[buzzed bait]

2 in each hand and carry the tackle in a backpack...

[Maxximus Redneckus]

I only take what i need 2 rods walking ,,2 or 3 on my yak,i hate leaving anything in my vehicle nowdays theft is widespread.

[the reel ess]

Two rods in one hand and a beer in the other.

[I.rar]

Usually only one rod at a time for me with a small tackle bag. My outings are normally limited to a couple hours at most.

[kickerfish1]

In the back of a sled pulled by an Alaskan sled dog team or seasonally Santa's reindeer.

[rippin-lips]

It depends on the banks I'm walking. If it's open then I stick 2-3 in my backpack along with 2 plano 3700 boxes and some plastics. I zip it up and toss it on my back. Then carry one to use while fishing. Switching out as needed. If there's tree branches and stuff I carry them in my hand and set them down while I fish that area.

[Missourifishin]

2 in each hand for me too. I wish I had a better system though, because it starts to get tedious if I'm moving around to different spots a lot. 

[Hogsticker]

I don't trust leaving any additional set ups in my vehicle cause people suck. Been down that road. If I can't pack it, I don't bring it.

[kcdinkerz]

Tackle goes in a backpack and two rods in each hand, it sucks having to set expensive stuff on rocks and dirt.

[Bankbeater]

I usually carry two or three rods while on the bank.  I carry them in one hand, but I cross them so that the tips are away from each other as I walk.

[THE_Vue's]

I do it like rippinlips and never leave rods or expensive gear in the car like Hogs.  I Can walk the banks with my gear on my back and cast and set the hook with no worries.  Im use to this because on my kayak its at the same angle and position.  Other times I use my plano fanny pack stlye bag and carry one rod.

 

whats in the bag:

1 plano 3700, 1 terminal Mafia box and other tools i can carry

just make sure you use a caribiner so the zipper don't slide down

[Hogsticker]

I'm not certain, but I thought somebody made a portable rod rack with a handle on it. I think it held 4 or 5 rods, and was black and plastic. Ring a bell for anybody?

[MickD]

If it's brushy, and one is packing into a stream or lake, tie the rods together with velcro strips or similar and carry the one unit of rods about at the balance point with the tips facing back.  The rods tied together will be less prone to breakage and snagging, and tips back reduces snagging by an order of magnitude.

[Raul]

I only carry one.

[rippin-lips]

I'm not certain, but I thought somebody made a portable rod rack with a handle on it. I think it held 4 or 5 rods, and was black and plastic. Ring a bell for anybody?

Yes, there are a few companies that have a portable rod carrier.

[Steveo-1969]

I only carry two rods, one spinning and one casting.

[68camaro]

I carry 4-5 rods. I usually grab all just abovehook holder with left hand and then put on shoulder with reels behind shoulder. This way shoulder holds weight and I can balance rods beret moving through thick stuff.

To avoid snags I use rod soxs and lure wraps. This helps avoid tangling in brush pretty good.