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VAMtnBiker
Car Top Rod Holder
Post 26 Jun 2017, 16:27 • #1 
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I just finished this project to ease the transport of fly rods between fishing spots. It holds 6 fly rods up to 9.5 feet long with reels attached. I wanted it to look like the fly rod cases I make. I put one of my cases in the second picture for comparison. 4 months of work...glad it's done!

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Newfydog
Re: Car Top Rod Holder
Post 26 Jun 2017, 18:12 • #2 
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Wow! gorgeous. Even a graphite rod would be safe in there.
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Lordideme
Re: Car Top Rod Holder
Post 26 Jun 2017, 18:54 • #3 
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Love it !
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Kalgrm
Re: Car Top Rod Holder
Post 26 Jun 2017, 19:04 • #4 
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That is wonderful!

I think I'd be worried about people stealing the carrier! :D
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The Glass Master
Re: Car Top Rod Holder
Post 26 Jun 2017, 21:37 • #5 
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Hello
Two Thumbs Up !!! Very Cool !!!
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carlz
Re: Car Top Rod Holder
Post 26 Jun 2017, 22:31 • #6 
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That big, fancy carrier and it is holding an old glass rod with a feather light reel seat and an automatic reel.
I think most people would toss the rod it the bed of the truck. But I guess you might scratch the truck.
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picketpin52
Re: Car Top Rod Holder
Post 26 Jun 2017, 23:00 • #7 
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very nice!
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retiredfisher1
Re: Car Top Rod Holder
Post 27 Jun 2017, 00:00 • #8 
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I am impressed!
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VAMtnBiker
Re: Car Top Rod Holder
Post 27 Jun 2017, 09:08 • #9 
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carlz wrote:
That big, fancy carrier and it is holding an old glass rod with a feather light reel seat and an automatic reel.
I think most people would toss the rod it the bed of the truck. But I guess you might scratch the truck.


Well, I treasure old fly fishing tackle. If broken they can't always be repaired or replaced.

Thanks for the compliments everyone.
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Bloodhound
Re: Car Top Rod Holder
Post 27 Jun 2017, 14:00 • #10 
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That is a work of art, like your rod cases. I love that the reel shown is an old Auto. I have a thing for those old reels.
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VAMtnBiker
Re: Car Top Rod Holder
Post 28 Jun 2017, 06:22 • #11 
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Bloodhound wrote:
That is a work of art, like your rod cases. I love that the reel shown is an old Auto. I have a thing for those old reels.


Thank you. Yes, those old autos are great fun to fish with.
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GlacierRambler
Re: Car Top Rod Holder
Post 01 Jul 2017, 09:59 • #12 
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Excellent. I love seeing amazing creativity and thinking outside the box like this. Well done.
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Theyellowfenwick
Re: Car Top Rod Holder
Post 06 Jul 2017, 23:23 • #13 
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Wow now that is awesome!
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wjude
Re: Car Top Rod Holder
Post 07 Jul 2017, 04:24 • #14 
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That is cool!
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jvh56
Re: Car Top Rod Holder
Post 07 Jul 2017, 07:30 • #15 
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That is a great way to transport rods.
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novisor12
Re: Car Top Rod Holder
Post 10 Jul 2017, 18:40 • #16 
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I hate titan rod vaults (not sure why) but that case is badass.

Very nice.
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