One of the last steps of the woodworking project is to build the supports for the fishing rod rack.
Diy roof rack fishing rod holder.
Sep 1 2015 fishing rod rack diy with pictures and steps ifish community.
While researching for this post i saw a couple of videos on a diy fishing rod roof rack on youtube.
This may seem like a better choice for people with a little budget but in the long run it is much more preferable to invest in a good rooftop fishing rod holder.
Adjust the distance between the notches according to the size of your rods.
Mark the cut edges over the slat as described in the diagram.
Fishing rod rack diy with pictures and steps.
Use a hole saw drill bit to make the round notches otherwise the end result won t suit your needs.
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.
Foam pipe insulation serves to protect the rod but isn t totally necessary.
Build and install in one afternoon.