A group of 9 are going in. .. here is an appetizing picture

I see 10 rods. Is that for the whole group or just one person? (not that I would ever bring extra rods, more than 3 count as extra)

i see 10 also ,or is that for a group of 9 ? if your staying on an entry point lake bring the kitchen sink if you want , if your going back a ways , way over kill. BUT if it is for 9 people add 8 ;)

How do they get transported? Do you bungee them to the ladder and take the whole works? ;-)

I have taken 9 rods on 3 day offshore trips before. I think I have 6 or 7 stuffed into a rod tube for my Isle Royale trip. But I am planning a water taxi to drop me at 5 different campsites every 3 days gradually working my way around the entire island.

I like 3 rods for most canoe trips which have some travel. Your going in soon MA?

Looks like a nice selection. Good luck on your trip!

Sorry. Those are really the rods for 2 real people fishing. The other folks are girls that may or may not fish. But i thought 10 rods for 2 people was excessive. .

I carry my rods in a section on 3" PVC. i had a hard time fitting all 10.

It makes the trip in much easier. I then leave one or two out for other portage days. We only travel every other day.

I took 5 rods my last trip to cover all my basis plus an extra if I were to lose one etc. I thought the 5 was too much. Next time I'll go with 3 as 3 of the 5 five I took were in constant use. The other 2 sat in camp. I think someone who takes just one rod is not going on there trip to fish. They are using it as a tool to pass the time or maybe have a fish dinner which is all good too.

I have seen where several guys use PVC........I consider PVC rather heavy. Usually I just get those plastic mesh sleeves and dealee bob the works into the canoe.

If a rod tube is a must I prefer a pre made adjustable made specifically for carrying rods. They are available in different diameters and are actually rather light. Just be careful who you loan them to. I loaned one to a Bass Pro we would all know (has his own show) and it was returned in a decidedly different condition than when it left........but, nothing a few rivets and Mcgiverism couldn't fix ;-)

Unusually we bring 3 a person. One stays in camp with a slip bobber rigged. Two cone out fishing with various set ups, usually a jigging rod and a suggested for trolling. Seems to cut down on the time in the boat spent rigging one rod for multiple fishing styles.

Man I love my St Croix Triumph. Best rod I've ever used. I'm sure third more expensive rods are even better, but I've been very happy with the Triumph I have in medium light. Perfect jigging rod.

quote mastertangler: "I have seen where several guys use PVC........I consider PVC rather heavy. Usually I just get those plastic mesh sleeves and dealee bob the works into the canoe.


If a rod tube is a must I prefer a pre made adjustable made specifically for carrying rods. They are available in different diameters and are actually rather light. Just be careful who you loan them to. I loaned one to a Bass Pro we would all know (has his own show) and it was returned in a decidedly different condition than when it left........but, nothing a few rivets and Mcgiverism couldn't fix ;-)"

Drain pipe is a lot lighter than regular sch 40. I Tie my poles in with strap and carry them with the canoe. I put some D rings in the curve of the canoe and some eye hooks on the gunnel then some shock cord with plastic hooks. I usually only bring two poles with me. d rings

quote mastertangler: "I have seen where several guys use PVC........I consider PVC rather heavy. Usually I just get those plastic mesh sleeves and dealee bob the works into the canoe.


If a rod tube is a must I prefer a pre made adjustable made specifically for carrying rods. They are available in different diameters and are actually rather light. Just be careful who you loan them to. I loaned one to a Bass Pro we would all know (has his own show) and it was returned in a decidedly different condition than when it left........but, nothing a few rivets and Mcgiverism couldn't fix ;-)"

Drain pipe is a lot lighter than regular sch 40. I Tie my poles in with strap and carry them with the canoe. I put some D rings in the curve of the canoe and some eye hooks on the gunnel then some shock cord with plastic hooks. I usually only bring two poles with me. d rings

I do the same. One in camp rigged with slip bobber. The 2 in the canoe are rigged with jig or split shot/plain hook and 1 rod with a shad rap.

Well there you go.......drain pipe is much lighter than what I am used to working with. Thank you for educating me jrlatt ;-)

Regular 3" PVC is anything but light and not exactly inexpensive.