Storing Fishing Rods/Reels in a Garden Shed

georged2 · Post by **georged2** » Mon Sep 17, 2012 3:22 pm

What are your thoughts on storing fishing rod/reels outside in a small garden shed. Trying to free up space in my garage.

I'm thinking of buyinmg a small garden shed from somewhere and setting it up outside, would the rods, reels, fishing line and hooks deteriorate.

Would sealing the shed the best way possible help or not.

Post by **Tomcat1** » Mon Sep 17, 2012 3:31 pm

i used to keep all my gear under a big lean to type shed in the back yard. never had a problem with lines rods or reels. as long as you clean them after using and take care of them they should be fine.

Post by **Tomcat1** » Mon Sep 17, 2012 3:32 pm

but if you have too many for your garage i will gladly take a few off your hands lol.

georged2 · Post by **georged2** » Mon Sep 17, 2012 3:43 pm

Tomcat1 wrote:but if you have too many for your garage i will gladly take a few off your hands lol.

Thanks Tomcat, I have a small Garage :D

Just want to get easier access to the rods from where my boat is.

raco09 · Post by **raco09** » Mon Sep 17, 2012 7:39 pm

If you have a plaster ceiling in your garage or timber truss, you can make some sort of brackets/ hooks and have them on your ceiling. Ive seen a pic of it somewhere. Will try and find it and post it. Cheers

Post by **nhillboy** » Mon Sep 17, 2012 8:09 pm

I have been storing my rods and all my fishing gear in my shed (3.5mt x 2.5mt) for the last 8 years without any problems. Made up some timber racks with hooks on one wall, similar to a gun rack to hang the rods. During summer the shed does get hot inside but i haven't had any gear fail me yet. I too rinse all my gear with water before putting away. Hope this helps some.

georged2 · Post by **georged2** » Mon Sep 17, 2012 8:42 pm

nhillboy wrote:I have been storing my rods and all my fishing gear in my shed (3.5mt x 2.5mt) for the last 8 years without any problems. Made up some timber racks with hooks on one wall, similar to a gun rack to hang the rods. During summer the shed does get hot inside but i haven't had any gear fail me yet. I too rinse all my gear with water before putting away. Hope this helps some.

psara1 wrote:If you have a plaster ceiling in your garage or timber truss, you can make some sort of brackets/ hooks and have them on your ceiling. Ive seen a pic of it somewhere. Will try and find it and post it. Cheers

Time to buy a little shed then... Thanks Lads :thumbsup:

kev_b · Post by **kev_b** » Mon Sep 17, 2012 8:47 pm

My only tip would be not to make the shed too draught proof as you will need ventilation to make sure everything dries out properly, especially in the cooler months.

georged2 · Post by **georged2** » Mon Sep 17, 2012 9:04 pm

My "REEL" worry is heat in the shed and the issue with heat causing the fishing line to weaken. Sounds like from the experience of other fishos that it'll be fine.

Fish-Hunter · Post by **Fish-Hunter** » Mon Sep 17, 2012 10:03 pm

georged2 wrote:My "REEL" worry is heat in the shed and the issue with heat causing the fishing line to weaken. Sounds like from the experience of other fishos that it'll be fine.

Exactly what i was thinking , so you may have to get some draws to store the reels off the rods . that shelter the reels from the heat of a tin shed in summer , hope your rods dont melt away ?? :dontknow :lol:

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