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Rod Cases for Fly-in
Hey Guys,
In another chain folks are talking about the difficulty of getting their spinning rods into a fly-in camp in the proper number of pieces. A couple years ago I found on the St. Croix website that they have their own brand of travel rod cases. (Link below) I bought a pair of cases for my Dad and I. We have used these for several fly-in trips and so far they hold up really well. Even the airlines haven't damaged the rods or cases. I have used the cases with St. Croix rods and some other brands and everything i have fits fine. http://stcroixrods.com/shop/rod-cases-sacks/ Brett |
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Two piece rods
As generally dislike 2 piece rods, but over the years I have found some decent economical ones. I now bring 4 spinning and 1 casting 2 piece rods in a 5" diameter poster tube cut to about 40" long to accommodate 6'6" rods. All this to save $35 (not $25,as this is considered my "second bag") each way airline bag fee. Figure if I travel with them enough (sometimes twice a year), the savings will pay for the rods. I carry the rod tube on the plane, and it will roll to the the back of the overhead, and still allow room for myself or someone else to put a suitcase or duffel in front of it.
I've dolled up the cardboard rod tube by putting a plastic handle from a large laundry detergent box (powder), and coating waterproof sealer like you would spray your rain gear to increase its repellancy. At least I know that I will handle the rods and get them to Canada in two pieces |
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I prefer 1 piece rods, but on our fly-in trips, I usually bring 3-4 1-piece rods, and 2 2-piece rods.
I was going to purchase a rod case, but at $60+, I decided to my own instead. It fits at least 10 rods, is lightweight, and only cost me about $8 to make. I got a section of the corrugated irrigation tubing from Home Depot, except the kind I got has a smooth black interior and a fairly smooth white exterior. (http://www.homedepot.com/p/Advanced-...2?N=5yc1vZbv13) So, in reality, I guess it's not corrugated at all. I cut that at the store to a length of about 7' 2". I also purchased 2 end caps for it. I glued one end cap on one end. The other end cap is removable, and I just use duct tape to keep it in place during the drive and flight. I also went an extra step and put soft foam on the inside of the caps to protect the rod tips. Works great, and after having been on 2 fly-in trips with it, I am glad I made it. Last edited by rocko0305; 03-26-2015 at 09:21 AM. |
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I've seen several folks do a similar rod tube as rocko with 3 in or 4 in sched 40 PVC and end caps. You can about jump on them and not hurt em, and, as rocko indicated, parts are pretty cheap. I've seen folks use rod slicks or cheap nylon rod socks to separate rods in the tube.
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I use a document tube (like an architect would use) that I got on Amazon for around $15.
It's super light weight, adjustable, has a carrying strap, and will fit four rods. It's not all THAT sturdy, but it will do just fine for long car trips and flights to an outpost. I wouldn't trust it to be loaded in the belly of a commercial plane. |
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My buddy built one from the corrugated drain pipe material mentioned earlier in the thread.
It was really cheap and is super solid. It will hold a bunch of rods and is surprisingly light weight. It weights about as much as a cardboard tube, but its really strong. You could stand on it with no problems. He glued in a plastic cap on the bottom and used a tension fit screw cap for the top. It's pretty much the perfect rod case. |
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The last outfitter I flew with isn't very fond of such cases because they're so bulky and difficult to get tucked in for the smaller planes. They said they load the fishing poles last and on top and have never had a single pole break on them as a result. Doesn't mean a rod tube wouldn't be a bad idea while you transport it on the road.
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Drainage plumbing pipe, cheap durable.
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Ok. Seems like the consensus is cheap durable PVC pipe or similar.
So at 3a when you pick up your 4th buddy who wants to jam 'one more' rod into the PVC pipe/case you... #1. Let him and wind up with a bent eye on your $200 rod #2. Tell him no and he jams the rod in the suburban and when someone gets out of the car they break off his tip. #3. Tell him to leave the 3rd rod at home I've tried had all three of the above happen. I guess to me as we get older and spend more on rods it makes sense to have our own compact cases. Unless you guys are driving / flying with 4 guys PVC pipes on the roof? Just saying... bob |
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We are simply stating that there is no need to spend large amounts of money on a rod case that serves the same purpose. bTW, I steelhead fish the world over using top of the line equipment, not $200 junk, and have had my share of broken rods from airlines. This is THE most durable case out there. Question: do you own a tackle store? |
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