How To Make A Roof Rack Rod Holder

We are taking a 4 month road trip next year and my rods wont fit in.

How to make a roof rack rod holder.

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. A fishing rod holder for your car roof rack can take some of the stress out of traveling to your destination. There are plenty of options available to you but the best fishing rod holders for car roof racks will be those that are affordable durable and most of all functional. How to build and install a simple overhead rod storage rack.

Foam pipe insulation serves to protect the rod but isn t totally necessary. This video was made to show you how i made my own custom fishing rod rack due to the lack of decorative options out there. This is a fairly common build but here s my take on the diy roof rack rod storage locker. Build and install in one afternoon.

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.