External Fly rod case

[5 Speed]

Have to keep those fly rods for fast easy access and out of the way plus I always keep an umbrella or two up there just in case. I just got a simple vinyl fence post and made two wood plugs for the ends and it works fantastic, small locks keep the plugs from flying off more than anything. I did put a few T-nuts through the bed and reinforced the inside of the tube with a piece of angle of aluminum so the screws don’t pull through. I purchased an additional piece of the fence post material and have been contemplating making a air dam. Just cut it in the center and angle it back to the case, what do you think?

 

[benburnett]

Fly Rod Case

Wow, great idea. We just might steal that one from you if you don't mind. I like it and it looks good.

 

[5 Speed]

I would be honored, go for it. I looked at using a PVC or ABS tube like I see on a lot of work trucks but was told not to because of UV breakdown over time. The vinyl posts will not brake down with UV exposure and they are square = more space. They now carry the posts at Lowes. I looked at the end caps they sell but couldn't figure out how to make the plugs easly removeable and lockable. My end plugs are actually two layers of 5/8" plywood so they stay in place with the clasp.

I wish you guys were around when we purchased our camper, I know we would have purchased our camper from you!

 

[erod]

really nice!

 

[benburnett]

5 speed

Thank you. I really like the idea and it is a great solution for rods. Will take a look at the posts here locally and see what they have. I also have an idea for using a stock cap on them. Will just have to get one and try it.

Thanks again for the idea.

 

[craig333]

What are the dimensions? I looked at that and said to myself "nah, I don't have that much room" but I broke out the tape measure anyway and sure enough, I do have 5" to play with.

 

[EdoHart]

Great use of space

I've often looked at that location and wondered how I could use that space. Great idea! Thanks.

 

[Blazer]

Great rod carrier! But the important question Erod is, well, where do you fish?
I try to get to Lewiston/Trinity River in the Fall... Manzanita Lake is calling to me now...

Art
'86 Blazer

 

[erod]

lewiston is great, used to work in big timber (not that close), crazy mtns are awesome, where do you drive from?. there is a ton of fishing around here as you know...caddis hatch (i think) this weekend in misoula! oh, where do i fish, well if i told you that....

 

[5 Speed]

Great rod carrier! But the important question Erod is, well, where do you fish?
I try to get to Lewiston/Trinity River in the Fall... Manzanita Lake is calling to me now...

Art
'86 Blazer


I fish on the Upper Madison, Gallatin, Boulder and other small streams with my brother in and around Bozeman Mt

 

[erod]

yea, great fishing all around, just got back from daily lake, guy pulled out some big trout...ennis, hebgen, smith...pretty much endless...to be completley honest...i don't do that uch fishing !