There are plenty of options available to you but the best fishing rod holders for car roof racks will be those that are affordable durable and most of all functional.
Pvc rod tube roof rack.
For 1 2 in diameter iron pipe use 3 4 in.
It s a good thing that sound roof rack fishing rod holders are available in the market.
If they are generic bars that you can t get the specific brands clamps i did see a bracket designed for pvc pipe in the hardware thats used to hold the pipe against a wall or similar so you could u bolt the brackets onto your racks and would work well.
Sold as 1 locking end cap.
Pvc and for 3 4 in diameter pipe use 1 in.
Contact your nearest roof rack towbar 4wd equipment store.
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Fishing rods can measure to as long as 8 ft and private vehicles are not typically suited for storing such fishing rods.
A fishing rod holder for your car roof rack can take some of the stress out of traveling to your destination.
With the extra length i can put four more reels in backwards for a snug total of eight.
To make the rack cut 2 in.
Foam pipe insulation serves to protect the rod but isn t totally necessary.
I trying to figure out a way to attach it without scratching up too badly.
I have done this with 4 and 6 schedule 40 tubes and transported rods this way to nc and florida many times no issues.
Never again thanks to this slick snap in snap out storage rack made from pvc pipe.
Apart from roof rack fishing rod holders you can also opt for hitch mount types that you can attach at the back of your vehicle.
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.
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.
How do you attach your pvc diy rod carriers to your roof rack.
Lengths of pvc and with a hacksaw or band saw slice them lengthwise about 3 16 in.
Past the diameter s center line.
Lastly i had considered making a rod holder using outdoor rated wood and hardware.