Boundary Waters Quetico Forum :: Fishing Forum :: (Yet another) Cheap and lightweight idea for rod tube
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briar |
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foxfireniner |
I run the rods under the thwarts, bungie them together with these: https://www.amazon.com/Bungee-Tarp-Camping-Shelter-Resistant/dp/B09F319JVK/ref=sr_1_4?crid=GL9WWW9RXZOL&keywords=bungie&qid=1655909604&sprefix=bunge%2Caps%2C179&sr=8-4&th=1 I make sure that the handles and tips do not stick out of the canoe, then I portage the canoe with the rods in place. These bungies take up a lot less space and are one less thing rolling around in the canoe. |
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SummerSkin |
foxfireniner: "I guess everyone takes more expensive rod to BWCA than I do. A cheap broken rod in the BWCA is as useless as an expensive broken rod in the BWCA. |
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foxfireniner |
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SummerSkin |
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foxfireniner |
SummerSkin: "foxfireniner: "I guess everyone takes more expensive rod to BWCA than I do. I don't break rods, even my cheap ones. But my cheap ones are cheap enough that I don't mind strapping them to the thwarts under gunwales. This is the perfect low-cost solution that has worked every time for me. But I would probably blanche at doing that to a beloved rod. You should take repair rod tips and glue sticks with you just in case. |
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BassmasterP |
I now share with green adventurers my "glass rod of happiness" philosophy. Your fishing rod is a very delicate crystal rod. So long as you have it you will never be bored, have plenty eat, and have many tales to tell. For these reasons, you NEVER lay your rod down (Golden Rule #1). Rods are always to be leaned against a tree. If there is no tree near you, walk 10 feet (Golden Rule #2). P |
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SummerSkin |
Expandable Artwork Storage Tube It's only $6 online, but I needed it in a pinch so I had to pay full price in the store. However even at $12 it was a great economical solution. I have a couple of 4-piece travel rods. They both fit perfectly in the un-extended tube, but you could easily fit a 3-piece and maybe even a 2-piece (depending on size) by expanding the tube. I added a couple of pieces of foam into the bottom and top inside of the tube to prevent the ends of my rod from sliding into the hard ends of the tube. It attached easily and perfectly to the canoe thwart with a bungee. Bonus was that I was able to cinch my map between the tube and the thwart to provide a secure hold while keeping it visible. At 13oz this is about the lightest solution I've found yet for the money. Just thought I'd pass this along as it worked so well for me. |