Rod Storage

[Chris Webster]

Hi,
Just wondering how you guys store your rods for both home and travel.

Any suggestions?

Cheers,
Chris

[Jon Li]

Hi Chris ,

I store my rods inside rod tubes , both at home n when travelling . I have a 6" PVC schedule tubes to accomodate my rods which range from 7'9" to 9'2" overall length but shorter when the handles are removed during storage . When travelling I used the actual extendable rod tube to accomodate the rods I am taking but if the fishing spot is within driving range , will not bring the rod tube as my SUV will accomodate the rods without trouble .

Jon .

[Callan Wallace]

Rod racks in the bedroom (this ensures fishy dreams) and an adjustable tube with wheels for travel.

[Mark Harris]

A custom built rod rack at home (thanks to Bali carpentry skills) and recently a Carmate case for travelling.  I am about to use the Carmate for the first time and it seems like a very nice piece of gear, although a bit more thought about the design would have helped (it is un-lockable for example).

Previously I had an adapted hard shell ski case for travel but after many years of abuse it finally bit the dust.

[Jon Li]

A custom built rod rack at home (thanks to Bali carpentry skills) and recently a Carmate case for travelling.  I am about to use the Carmate for the first time and it seems like a very nice piece of gear, although a bit more thought about the design would have helped (it is un-lockable for example).

Previously I had an adapted hard shell ski case for travel but after many years of abuse it finally bit the dust.

Hi Mark ,

You can buy the lock for Carmate but incidentally I just misplaced the keys on mine , hence had to unscrew the bottom part to get my rods out . 

Jon .

[Mark Harris]

The Carmate lock is pointless Jon as you discovered . Bad piece of design really.  But I guess taping it up well does the job.

[Jon Li]

The Carmate lock is pointless Jon as you discovered . Bad piece of design really.  But I guess taping it up well does the job.

Hi Mark ,

Yes , indeed the tapes in various locations along the tube actually work better . When are you heading to Alor ? A few friends are fishing Sumba this weekend .

Jon .

[Bwanna Surya]

Just returned from Singapore and bought one of this....

http://saltywatertackle.com/product_info.php?proID=2418

Looks good and solid plus can fit few popping rods too.....

[Chris Webster]

Hey Bwanna,

Where in Singapore did you get this and how much did you pay for it (if you dont mind me asking)?

Ill be there next month and might get one.

Cheers,

Chris

[Bwanna Surya]

Hi Chris,

I bought that in Angler's Outfitter.

Price is around SGD 170 - 180

Hope that helps.

Cheers,
Bwanna

[Chris Leong]

Hi Chris,

Its available at a few tackle shops here. The last i saw, it was retailing for 185SGD before discount. Let me know if you need help getting one. The Tackle shop i patron happen to stock them.

[Mark Harris]

The Carmate lock is pointless Jon as you discovered . Bad piece of design really.  But I guess taping it up well does the job.

Hi Mark ,

Yes , indeed the tapes in various locations along the tube actually work better . When are you heading to Alor ? A few friends are fishing Sumba this weekend .

Jon .

Yes I think Anthony is fishing Sumba this weekend?  I am off to Kupang on Friday and will be fishing in Alor from Saturday for 6 days.  Timed the trip to coincide with the dark moon.

Back on topic, I looked at the Sporttube as well. Not a bad piece of kit but I think the Carmate is better.

[Jon Li]

The Carmate lock is pointless Jon as you discovered . Bad piece of design really.  But I guess taping it up well does the job.

Hi Mark ,

Yes , indeed the tapes in various locations along the tube actually work better . When are you heading to Alor ? A few friends are fishing Sumba this weekend .

Jon .

Yes I think Anthony is fishing Sumba this weekend?  I am off to Kupang on Friday and will be fishing in Alor from Saturday for 6 days.  Timed the trip to coincide with the dark moon.

Back on topic, I looked at the Sporttube as well. Not a bad piece of kit but I think the Carmate is better.

Hi Mark ,

Good luck with Alor trip , don't forget to take lots of photos . You probably will meet Anthony at the airport as they are going to Waingapu on Friday morning too , they are fishing for 3 days only so hopefully will see their report earlier than yours .

Sport Tube is a big rod tube , you can put 8 rods easy into it . Carmate can accomodate 5 rods , if packed properly n more if you separate the handles . Usually I only bring a maximum of 4 rods for a long trip , a light popping ( BC75MHS ) , a long popping ( LR86 ) , a chugger rod ( SP80M ) and a stickbait rod ( CV79/40RF SHP ) , so Carmate is enough for myself .

Jon .

[Luke Wyrsta]

Carmate is best for me despite the shortcoming in security.

It's light and fits enough rods for a comfortable trip.

Although it means very litte, I zip tie the bottom end in.

[Chris Webster]

The carmate is the case i was giving most thougth to.
I see there is a locking mechanism available for it also.