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skinny Almost a Guide

skinny

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hey there been some time since I posted.

I finally have a new daily driver it's a 1994 toyota 4 runner. This replaced a ford pickup that I use to just put rods in the box and away I went.

the 4 runner is a bit different as it is all inside I would like to not break down the rods all the time. For that matter my newest rod is one piece.

so I'm looking for ideas on how to store rods in or on the suv

I had thought about a 3" tube on roof rack but that would only hold 1 and I wasn't sure how to keep them from sliding inside.

anyway roof top or nice inside storage which ever

let me hear see your ideas

kickingfrog Fishing God

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There are lots of hard case options available at multiple stores. Some are telescoping. I've tried a few and no one case worked for all my different needs. I started making my own with pvc pipe from a hardware store (as others here have done). You can cut it to suit, and it comes in different diameters. I can make 3 for the price of one store bought rod case. It does not really require any special tools (hack saw) or skills either (ability to use a tape measure). :thumbsup_anim:

:Gonefishing:

mike rousseau All Knowing Angler

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Just run the rods up the middle of your car...

 

I have a pickup... Ex cab... And I can get 8.5 foot one piece musky rods inside it... So I'd imagine they shoul fit in your 4 runner...

kickingfrog Fishing God

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It's not just the rods that get broken while traveling. It's the "bruises" and bent/broken guides that they can get as well. No guarantees either way, but the odds can be more in your favour if you use a case. I spend hard earned (well, moderately hard earned) cash on my rods. I expect them to last. Thirty dollars in plumbing pipe is cheap insurance/peace of mind.

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A friend of mine designed a system to fit inside his vehicle at the roof line. If I remember correctly he had a piece of plywood with large holes drilled through it to place the handles in and a second piece with smaller holes for the tips. he secured these with " L " brackets screwed into the plastic molding at the roof line. Seemed to work great for him, but my wife said no way.

skinny Almost a Guide

skinny

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The run it up the middle will work for inturn but I would like another way to haul them and maybe be able to keep one or all the time

ccmtcanada Fishing God

ccmtcanada

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I've used two bungee cords...and wrapped them around those "garment" hooks or hand grips up high by the windows. Can put two on each side...they are up and out of the way and you can't slam the door on them.

SlowPoke All Knowing Angler

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Ive been using this for about 10 yrs...

http://www.cabelas.com/product/Fishing/Rod-Reel-Storage/Fishing-Rod-Racks%7C/pc/104793480/c/104812380/sc/104539680/Boat-Buckle174-RodBunk-Deluxe-Rod-Carrier/703644.uts?destination=%2Fcatalog%2Fbrowse%2Ffishing-rod-reel-storage-fishing-rod-racks%2F_%2FN-1102357%2FNs-CATEGORY_SEQ_104539680%3FWTz_l%3DSBC%253B%2BLNcat104538780%253Bcat104812380&WTz_l=SBC%3B+LNcat104538780%3Bcat104812380%3Bcat104539680

DRIFTER_016 Imperial Angler

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All oof my fly fishing guide friends use the same thing. ;)

 

This is the Deluxe version. :)

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DanD All Knowing Angler

DanD

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I've seen your set up in the burb Brian and if I'd have the need that's what I'd do.

 

Dan.

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adempsey

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That's a nifty device. I might have to pick one up.

kickingfrog Fishing God

kickingfrog

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All oof my fly fishing guide friends use the same thing. ;)

 

This is the Deluxe version. :)

 

I like the looks of both of those, but it may be worthwhile to read the reviews as it seems they are not compatible with all vehicles and I believe 4-runners were specifically mentioned.

Millhouse2020 Almost a Guide

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There are some good ideas in here which I think I may borrow, especially the Cabela's product that attaches to the garment hooks. I use some dollar store velcro bands there are flexible. I wrap them around a few rods top and bottom to secure them together firmly. I fit over a $5 bass pro rod cover. You can fit 3-5 rods inside one cover depending on how buig the guides are. This keeps them from getting caught on anything. Then I simply lay the rods flat between the seats in the car. My fiance has a Honda Fit which is a compact car but with the hatch open we can easy slide a 7.5ft muskie rod from end to end. The tips sit on the dash between us and the rods are well protected.

 

I do this only rarely now that I have my pickup but it worked well for me for a long time.

 

Cheers,

Millhouse

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