Diy Fishing Rod Roof Rack

In this tutorial i will show you how to make a rod storage rack for.

Diy fishing rod roof rack.

Saved by jennie logsdon martin. Mark the cut edges over the slat as described in the diagram. I figured 2 pvc pipes would be perfect to store both styles but what really threw a wrench in the plan was the reel seat the compartment that would house the butt ends of the rod while still being able to lock it up. 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.

Keep your fishing rod reels safe and secure but still easi. I knew that i wanted a vault to store 4 rods total 2 single hand and 2 double hand spey rods. This may seem like a better choice for people with a little budget but in the long run it is much more preferable to invest in a good rooftop fishing rod holder. Build and install in one afternoon.

Adjust the distance between the notches according to the size of your rods. Use a hole saw drill bit to make the round notches otherwise the end result won t suit your needs. The two structures for my rod rack are about 5 1 2 or 6 feet apart. To be honest i just kind of eyeballed this part.

Foam pipe insulation serves to protect the rod but isn t totally necessary. One of the last steps of the woodworking project is to build the supports for the fishing rod rack. See more ideas about fishing rod rack rod rack fishing rod. Fishing rod rack diy with pictures and steps ifish community.

Alright ladies and gentlemen here is a video that should appeal to you crafty anglers. While researching for this post i saw a couple of videos on a diy fishing rod roof rack on youtube. So i needed the span to be short enough to fit that length. You also want them close enough so that your rods when stored don t have a bend in them.

How to build and install a simple overhead rod storage rack.