Bunnings Rod Carrier

[Joker91]

Hi all!!!!

I have a trip coming up and wanted to get the surf rods out of the car and onto the roof racks.

I am going to get a 100mm pvc pipe and cut it down to a bit more then 2m. Bunnings has a 100mm lock which I’ll use on both sides incase I need the additional access. Finally a few u bolts to tie it down.

Now to my question, is 100mm enough? I want to stick to that size because the lockable case is only available in 100mm. Plus, I have a roof top box so not sure how big I could even go. Thoughts and feedback?

Price break down:
PVC pipe 100mm x 3m = $25.73
100mm locks x 2 = $14.90 each = $29.80
U bolts = not sure yet. I’m having trouble finding the correct length.

[Sebb]

I think its enough. Wrap the rods with bubble wrap maybe.

[Joker91]

I think its enough. Wrap the rods with bubble wrap maybe.

Do you think they will get damaged if I chuck them in there? I was going to put cushions on the ends so if I slap the breaks they have a soft impact.

[Sebb]

I think its enough. Wrap the rods with bubble wrap maybe.

Do you think they will get damaged if I chuck them in there? I was going to put cushions on the ends so if I slap the breaks they have a soft impact.

It's like a shaker in there. They can get knocked around in it. If they're graphite rods, they may crack. May not be visible but it'll break when you cast.
You can tie them up together with rubber band to prevent them knocking on each other, but best is to use cloth or rod straps and snake it between the rods, so the rods don't touch each other even with vigorous shakes.
Glass rods can handle more shakes and knocks ofc.

[canned_tuna]

My dad made one of these in 100mm 40 years ago and I still use it. I wrap the guides in rags to prevent damage, this also lessens the room inside preventing the shaking around

[duncanarmstrong]

HOw far are you traveling and how many rods do you have?
I use a pair of these that work well for me.
https://www.roofracksuperstore.com.au/r ... 94/product

[Joker91]

I think its enough. Wrap the rods with bubble wrap maybe.

Do you think they will get damaged if I chuck them in there? I was going to put cushions on the ends so if I slap the breaks they have a soft impact.

It's like a shaker in there. They can get knocked around in it. If they're graphite rods, they may crack. May not be visible but it'll break when you cast.
You can tie them up together with rubber band to prevent them knocking on each other, but best is to use cloth or rod straps and snake it between the rods, so the rods don't touch each other even with vigorous shakes.
Glass rods can handle more shakes and knocks ofc.

Fair call mate. I’ll probably wrap them up in a old sheet or something to prevent any breakage.

[Joker91]

My dad made one of these in 100mm 40 years ago and I still use it. I wrap the guides in rags to prevent damage, this also lessens the room inside preventing the shaking around

Sounds like the way to go. I went Bunnings yesterday to buy all the parts but I can’t find a unbolt long enough. Need to do some more shopping.

[Joker91]

HOw far are you traveling and how many rods do you have?
I use a pair of these that work well for me.
https://www.roofracksuperstore.com.au/r ... 94/product

I was thinking about using something like that however, the thought of covering my rod and reel in dust breaks my heart.

Probably two surf rods and one or two 6ft ones. Total round trip will be around 1500km (robe SA and that coast line)

[Sneaky1]

I had a similar concept for my two-piece rods, was looking at getting an art tube, these extend to 124cm.
Just thinking if they're rigid enough?

EDIT: Soz just noticed yours will be car-mounted. Friday beer-o-clock