How To Build A Fishing Rod Roof Rack

To build this rod holder you ll need a ten foot piece of 2 inch diameter schedule 40 pvc pipe that will serve as the outer shell though you can easily make a longer version for switch spey or euro nymphing rods by adding another piece of pipe using a coupler.

How to build a fishing rod roof rack.

Then use two bungees to secure the rod bundle to the roof rack one for the front and one for the rear. You also want them close enough so that your rods when stored don t have a bend in them. To be honest i just kind of eyeballed this part. Face the handle end forward and place it on the side of the rack.

Instructions to make your own rod rack step 1 cut the wood customizing the length to your liking depending on the factors i mentioned. The two structures for my rod rack are about 5 1 2 or 6 feet apart. See more ideas about fishing rod rack rod rack fishing rod. Foam pipe insulation serves to protect the rod but isn t totally necessary.

Feb 4 2017 plans for building fishing rod racks from around the web. See more ideas about fishing rod rack rod rack fishing rod. Save money so you can fish more. Make sure they re tight without bending the rods.

The shortest fishing rod i use is a 6 foot 10 inch rod for the most part. While researching for this post i saw a couple of videos on a diy fishing rod roof rack on youtube. Step 2 cut 2 inch circular holes with the drill and be sure to space them out evenly leaving about 2 inches between each hole. If you have more than one rod bundle them together tightly below the reel with a small bungee.

So i needed the span to be short enough to fit that length.