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John F's DIY: softie rod rack
« on: November 06, 2011, 07:33:51 AM »
I've been looking for a solution to a problem I've been facing for a long time: transporting my rods & reels to and from the boat in my vehicle with minimal scratching and rubbing (http://www.ultimateangling.co.za/index.php/topic,3440.0.html)!

From the thread above, I got some ideas which I tried and seems like this will work...

Please check the pics...


The problem...

6 rods (30-50 Lb)... all transported horizontally on the back of my Toyota Hilux Surf (Pic 1). The rod butts and reels sit on top of my cushioned 85 L safari chiller (Pic 2). The rod tips usually cross each other and with the bumps and turns during the 1.3 km trip they rub against each other (Pic 3)... <:
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Re: John F's DIY: softie rod rack
« Reply #1 on: November 06, 2011, 07:40:12 AM »
Pool noodles  :idea:

Got 2 pool noodles... one gets 6 holes (12 mm  drill bit) located 22 cm apart (Pic 4).... with a sharp knife, a slit is cut, opening one side, thus connecting the holes (Pic 5 & 6)... this is where the rod will sit...
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John F's DIY: softie rod rack
« Reply #2 on: November 06, 2011, 07:40:48 AM »
The second noodle also gets 6 holes (22 mm drill bit) located 22 cm apart (Pic 7).... this is where the rod butts with sit.

After a bit of trimming with a knife this is how the holes look up close (Pic 8).

The two noodles ready to use (Pic 9)...
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Re: John F's DIY: softie rod rack
« Reply #3 on: November 06, 2011, 07:42:33 AM »
... the final setup!
 
  The rods stay fixed to the pool noodles and keep a distance from each other (Pics 10 & 11)...
 
  This is not definite but works for my situation.
 
  Hopefully it will hep others!
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Re: John F's DIY: softie rod rack
« Reply #4 on: November 06, 2011, 09:18:16 AM »
 :shre:  Nice idea!!!!! :happ:
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Re: John F's DIY: softie rod rack
« Reply #5 on: November 06, 2011, 10:49:56 AM »
Very cool idea, I will use this one for sure.  :shre:  :win:
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Re: John F's DIY: softie rod rack
« Reply #6 on: November 06, 2011, 12:03:26 PM »
 :cgrts: Marcos. Very cool idea. And who said pool noodles could not do other work?
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Re: John F's DIY: softie rod rack
« Reply #7 on: November 06, 2011, 12:29:11 PM »
So simple yet ingenious
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Re: John F's DIY: softie rod rack
« Reply #8 on: November 07, 2011, 07:39:11 AM »
very clever idea markos :appr: suddenly pool noodles look like they have a lot more uses than just being used in the pool,this is definately going to help me with a project i am working on :shre:
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Re: John F's DIY: softie rod rack
« Reply #9 on: November 07, 2011, 07:54:23 AM »
Thanks for the kind words gents!
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Re: John F's DIY: softie rod rack
« Reply #10 on: November 07, 2011, 09:29:07 AM »
Nice idea!
 
Simple mod to attache the nnodle to the ceiling will see you with a roof mounted equivalent which will allow you to seat guys at the back. Been looking for an idea like this for ages!
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Re: John F's DIY: softie rod rack
« Reply #11 on: November 07, 2011, 12:50:01 PM »
Great post JohnF!! Out the box thinking, as usual! +cred
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Re: John F's DIY: softie rod rack
« Reply #12 on: November 07, 2011, 12:52:52 PM »
Quote from: BluFlu on November 07, 2011, 09:29:07 AM
Nice idea!
 
Simple mod to attache the nnodle to the ceiling will see you with a roof mounted equivalent which will allow you to seat guys at the back. Been looking for an idea like this for ages!

Quote from: REEFMAN on November 07, 2011, 12:50:01 PM
Great post JohnF!! Out the box thinking, as usual! +cred

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Re: John F's DIY: softie rod rack
« Reply #13 on: November 07, 2011, 12:53:31 PM »
Great stuff Marcos !!!!

Quote from: BluFlu on November 07, 2011, 09:29:07 AM
Nice idea!
 
Simple mod to attache the nnodle to the ceiling will see you with a roof mounted equivalent which will allow you to seat guys at the back. Been looking for an idea like this for ages!

This is perfect for me !!! m
Gonna mount this to my rollcage !
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Re: John F's DIY: softie rod rack
« Reply #14 on: November 09, 2011, 02:18:36 PM »
Brilliant idea.
I'm going to adapt this for the kayak since the reels take a hammering when stowed inside hull when the water is choppy or when capsizing during beaching (which often happens to me)
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Re: John F's DIY: softie rod rack
« Reply #15 on: November 09, 2011, 02:50:22 PM »
Quote from: Homie on November 07, 2011, 12:53:31 PM
Great stuff Marcos !!!!

Quote from: BluFlu on November 07, 2011, 09:29:07 AM
Nice idea!
 
Simple mod to attache the nnodle to the ceiling will see you with a roof mounted equivalent which will allow you to seat guys at the back. Been looking for an idea like this for ages!

This is perfect for me !!! m
Gonna mount this to my rollcage !

WOW the Corsa has a roll-cage? :shk  What Corsa you driving an all? :hyst:
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