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Title: Carrying two spinning rods
Post by: Ziggy on July 08, 2010, 09:34:23 PM

•     I have three spinning rods – and when I go  fishing I like to carry two of either a 6’, 8’6’  or 10’ depending on location and surf  conditions. My problem was always having to leave one on the rocks or on the  beach while using the other. So I came up with this solution
   
  I took (what some of the  hard men in KZN) call a “vaalie bag” and cable  tied a light PVC pipe on the side. I cut a slot into the pipe which holds the  reel in place so that the rod does not hang loosely or rattle around.
   
  I have looked for an alternative to the  vaalie bag – but found nothing yet – I may just make one myself with the right  compartments to suit the kind of tackle I carry (and other stuff)
   
  So now I can walk with both rods – and change  any time I want. Makes life a lot easier!
   
   I keep thinking of  carrying all three rods – but that’s just being silly

Title: Re: Carrying two spinning rods
Post by: Action Man on July 08, 2010, 11:13:17 PM

great thinking Ziggy...but quick question does that rod not get in the way at time with casting and so on?

Title: Re: Carrying two spinning rods
Post by: Ziggy on July 09, 2010, 08:48:07 AM

I cast on my right - never a problem

Title: Re: Carrying two spinning rods
Post by: Poenskop on July 09, 2010, 11:23:37 AM

That is a very good idea Ziggy. How much is a vaalie bag?

Title: Re: Carrying two spinning rods
Post by: Ziggy on July 09, 2010, 01:37:23 PM

I bought it about 4 years ago - it was less than R100 if I recall