Roof Rack
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Atomant,
THER ARE LOTS OF DIFFERENT TYPES OF RACKS TO PURCHASE, ALL DEPENDS WHAT YOUR LOOKING FOR. IF YOU WANT A SKI RACK TYPE ANY SKI OUTFITTER, SUNDOWN, PRINCETON IN NY. IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A TUBULAR TYPE SEARCH THE NET OR MAKE ONE. WHAT TYPE OF VEHICLE ARE YOPU LOOKING TO INSTALL IT ON? I MAY HAVE SOME SUGGESTIONS AFTER I KNOW YOUR VEHICLE TYPE. IF YOUR CAR OR TRUCK IS A RUST BUCKET AND NOT CONCERNED ABOUT CONSTRUCTION LET ME KNOW. OR IF ITS A NEW TRUCK AND NEEDS TO BE REMOVABLE. LOTS OF THINGS TO CONSIDER. i HAVE AN OLD WAGONEER, RUST BOX BUT GETS ME TO AND FROM THE BEACH AND ON THE BEACH. I USE MY SKI RACK FOR MY SURF RODS, I HAVE A 10' 2" PVC TUBE FOR MY FLY ROD AND A 8" PVC TUBE SEALED ON ONE SIDE AND A TWIST OFF CAP WITH PADLOCK ON OTHER SIDE FOR LONG TRIPS AND SECURITY. lET ME KNOW WHAT YOU WANT TO DO I MAY BE ABLE TO HELP YOU OUT.
always gottafly
THER ARE LOTS OF DIFFERENT TYPES OF RACKS TO PURCHASE, ALL DEPENDS WHAT YOUR LOOKING FOR. IF YOU WANT A SKI RACK TYPE ANY SKI OUTFITTER, SUNDOWN, PRINCETON IN NY. IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A TUBULAR TYPE SEARCH THE NET OR MAKE ONE. WHAT TYPE OF VEHICLE ARE YOPU LOOKING TO INSTALL IT ON? I MAY HAVE SOME SUGGESTIONS AFTER I KNOW YOUR VEHICLE TYPE. IF YOUR CAR OR TRUCK IS A RUST BUCKET AND NOT CONCERNED ABOUT CONSTRUCTION LET ME KNOW. OR IF ITS A NEW TRUCK AND NEEDS TO BE REMOVABLE. LOTS OF THINGS TO CONSIDER. i HAVE AN OLD WAGONEER, RUST BOX BUT GETS ME TO AND FROM THE BEACH AND ON THE BEACH. I USE MY SKI RACK FOR MY SURF RODS, I HAVE A 10' 2" PVC TUBE FOR MY FLY ROD AND A 8" PVC TUBE SEALED ON ONE SIDE AND A TWIST OFF CAP WITH PADLOCK ON OTHER SIDE FOR LONG TRIPS AND SECURITY. lET ME KNOW WHAT YOU WANT TO DO I MAY BE ABLE TO HELP YOU OUT.
always gottafly
Gottafly,
Thanks for the response. Are you suggesting I can use a plain old ski-rack. If so how do you keep the reels vertical?
I've got a 95 isuzu Rodeo that is a far cry from a rust bucket. I'd like something that is removeable. I've come up with a homemade design but before I invest the time in building it, I want to make sure there isn't a 6-rod rack out there that costs less than the $360 one that the Surfcaster sells. (Is it me or are their prices kind of high for everything they sell??)
Thanks again,
AtomAnt
Thanks for the response. Are you suggesting I can use a plain old ski-rack. If so how do you keep the reels vertical?
I've got a 95 isuzu Rodeo that is a far cry from a rust bucket. I'd like something that is removeable. I've come up with a homemade design but before I invest the time in building it, I want to make sure there isn't a 6-rod rack out there that costs less than the $360 one that the Surfcaster sells. (Is it me or are their prices kind of high for everything they sell??)
Thanks again,
AtomAnt
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I'd go with a ski rack, especially if you're going to carry rods that have the thinner cork butts. A ski rack holds them much better than tubes.
I have the 2-rod Surfcaster's holder on one side of my buggy and a Thule rack on the other side and like it a lot!
Jaiem
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I have the 2-rod Surfcaster's holder on one side of my buggy and a Thule rack on the other side and like it a lot!
Jaiem
ArtsNFlies.com
AdamAnt
Check out this site, a feind of mine has been making them for a few years, now available to everyone. They are awesome and they lock. Check out the site....
WWW.skylineprecision.com
Mike Lang
Check out this site, a feind of mine has been making them for a few years, now available to everyone. They are awesome and they lock. Check out the site....
WWW.skylineprecision.com
Mike Lang
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I agree that a ski rack is a real good solution. I have a Jeep Grand Cherokee, and I use a Thuli (sp?) rack. It takes about five minutes to put on or take off, and I have used it for about 6 years now, with no corrosion problems at all.
Good Luck and Tight Lines
Good Luck and Tight Lines
I have a solution for you!!!!!!!!!!!! Go to www.cabelas.com and order the saltwater fishing magazine. Inside you will a very inexpensive rod holders for both a roof rack or without a roof rack . One comes with a roof rack itself and costs 60 bucks and the other attaches to the rack and cost 30 very cheap and affective. It holds 2 rods each unit and is very good back and from the beach. I use the the one that attaches to the roof rack because I have one. I have a 89 s10 blazer and I can fit 2 unit. One on the driver's side and the other the passenger side holding 4 rods because I bring 2 rods myself plus friends rod also. I would advise you use the Surfcaster rod holder only if you a very mobile and travel to montauk because they are very safe and won't damage the rods or reels. I plan to buy the surfcaster rodholder but I am very satisfied with Cabela's. They are the best for the price. I wouldn't advise you to buy something that is garbage. This is made for fishing instead of sking.PS email me if you wanna ask another question at [email protected]
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