Pvc Rod Tube Roof Rack

To build this rod holder you ll need a ten foot piece of 2 inch diameter schedule 40 pvc pipe that will serve as the outer shell though you can easily make a longer version for switch spey or euro nymphing rods by adding another piece of pipe using a coupler.

Pvc rod tube roof rack.

I used 8 1 2 of the 10 pvc pipe. I have done this with 4 and 6 schedule 40 tubes and transported rods this way to nc and florida many times no issues. With the extra length i can put four more reels in backwards for a snug total of eight. Fishing rods can measure to as long as 8 ft and private vehicles are not typically suited for storing such fishing rods.

Link to post share on other sites. Go to top. It s a good thing that sound roof rack fishing rod holders are available in the market. Foam pipe insulation serves to protect the rod but isn t totally necessary.

My longest rods are 7 and i could have used around 7 8 for the pipe staggering the four rod reels in the door end. I trying to figure out a way to attach it without scratching up too badly.