Rod Wrangler

[Hawgeye]

Well, I just ordered my Christmas present. The Rod Wrangler. I have never seen one in person. I was going to make one myself but after looking at the cost of the materials to make one, I decided it was better to buy one at that price. Also, assuming that these are built for heavy duty anglers, I decided that durability would be better with something tried and true. I have a couple questions for those of you familiar with the product:

1.) Do the rods stay in the holder while traveling or is it best to lay the rack down while traveling?
2.) Does it seem like a durable product?
3.) Do rods with extra long handles seem to be a problem?
4.) I am only concerned that the unit will work as a catapult in waves, refer to question #1,
5.) For those of you who have them, how well do you like them?

Thanks in advance. I have been away from this site for awhile and am starting to get the shakes from my walleye withdrawels. Wow, it is going to be another long winter!

[Hawgeye]

Sorry, I did not see that only 4 days ago, there was a similiar post. See what happens when you are away for a month?!! Still would like any comments on my questions though...thanks.

[1775prov]

I'd be more than happy to recommend the rod wrangler, feel free to e mail me if you want details. EB

[RDJ]

Hawgeye, I used one this last season and have nothing but good to say. In response to your specific questions, rods stay in the rack well in all conditions and at all speeds. I can't think of a single incident of having a rod come out on its own or due to rough conditions. The rod rack is very well built and is well done from a cosmetic point of view as well. I recommend either buying or making a mobile base for the rack once you have it in hand as it can also be used to store rods in the garage between fishing trips or outside campers while at the lake but not on the water. I will often just lay mine down in the bottom of the boat while traveling to or from the lake and it makes a decent travel rack for rigged rods. All in all, I would recommend buying this product if you are short of rod storage as my Crestliner SF is. As stated in the post/responses last week, rods stored vertically can get in the way of the person fishing in that part of the boat but a little attention is all that is needed to prevent most problems. The rack is great if you troll much as it can be placed in the bow pedestal and keeps all rods well out of harms way yet ready and close if you like to keep other rods rigged and ready. Good luck, RJ in montana..