crappieback Loc: S. Central, Minnesota

I was just wonder if anyone has a decent way of hauling long fishing poles in the back of a short bed (5'5") pick up with a topper. The topper is a fiberglass jobby that I do use in the winter for protecting portable fish house etc. So I don't really want to screw into it. I have a few rods that are 6-8' crappie poles. they are two piece but that becomes a tangled mess with 4 poles. I like to have extra rigged in case I break line or get broken or tangled. I was thinking a commercial rod holder mounted on some 2"× 2" □ frame?? Any ideas or pictures. I am very handy and have woodworking tools but weld zero. It would help if I could use it for 2'-3' ice fishing poles in the winter.
I also don't want to leave the windows open because last time I did that I had A LOT of road dust on everything. mud. Thanks in advance... tight lines everyone from Minn. p Be nice. my first post. ♡◇

crappieback Loc: S. Central, Minnesota

Something that can be mounted up higher with buckets /tackle boxes underneath...

GaryH Loc: Northern Pa.

Rod socks to protect from tangling then slide into pvc tube for protection from breakage.

Joe Beaderman Loc: Adams Nebraska

When I break down my poles for travel and want to coserve space I use rubber bands and wrap around both pieces on both ends, make sure your tip is up from the botton handle aprox 1". Haven't had a problem doing this yet. Allows me to put poles where they will fit in with loading vehicle with all that is going. Rubber bands hold line also if done correctly.

crappieback Loc: S. Central, Minnesota

That sounds good. I have some rod socks they are the long ones. I put those on my ultra lite and shorter poles. I think I will get a couple of tubes and caps and paint them up. I will also be getting some rubber bands. I like that idea too. holding the line is a bonus. Thank you. I will see what I can mount in the truck. Thanks again

OJdidit Loc: Oak Creek Wisconsin

PVC tubes with caps, haul them butt first

Randyhartford Loc: Lawrence, Kansas

For any of you who wear c-paps for sleep apnea, the old worn out headgear with the Velcro straps make great wraps for holding your two-piece rods while transporting. Just cut them to length you want. I’ve used them for years and they work very well. 👍

Gordon Loc: Charleston South Carolina

You can also buy those Velcro straps at Home Depot in the hardware section.

Randyhartford Loc: Lawrence, Kansas

Yep; I’m just a tightwad...

Most of my tackle bags have come from repurposed bags/cases. My “trout bag” used to be a cassette tape case with plastic dividers. Here it is:
Notice the recycled pill pack and the 2-layer lure cards made with soft foam and styrofoam, glued to cardboard, with small zip ties forming loop handles. The spinners and lures hook on the foam and stay organized and in place. Everything has its place, and yes, I am anal about organization..... LOL 😆

farmerttt Loc: vacaville, ca

nice job, can you explain the cardboard, foam system a little more detail? thanks

Justoldjim Loc: JUNCTION CITY, OR.

Try using some cheep rod socks then they wont tangle

Gordon Loc: Charleston South Carolina

Thata not being a tightwad. Thats being smart. I also use old prescription bottles for my hooks and swivels. I save all dececant packs and put them in to keep from rusting. You can put a dececant in the micro wave to dry it back out if it gets wet. Now thats a tightwad. LOL.

Miker99 Loc: Florida central Gulf Coast Tampa to Veni

I use a zip tie to keep the rigged lies from straying when being hauled with other ods and tackle in y hatchback. Easy to cut when getting ready to set up.

Kerry Hansen Loc: Bremerton, WA

Heck, buy some white PVC pipe and what fittings you want.

Randyhartford Loc: Lawrence, Kansas

Sure. Both the soft foam and the styrofoam are 1/2” thick packing that I saved from various products bought online (free). The cardboard is just flaps from heavy cardboard boxes 📦. I cut squares (to fit snugly) the size of the sections of the plastic cassette case, then glued a piece of cardboard to each of the pieces of foam for the top layers, and styrofoam for the bottom layers. If you are using a cassette case like mine, it has short “fins” protruding, so I cut my pieces to fit tight to fins. That keeps the top layer from sliding down onto bottom layer. Next, poke a pair of holes about 3/4” apart in the center of each “card” for the zip tie handle (1/8” x 4” long). Run the “nose” end of the tie, from the cardboard side, up thru the hole in the foam, then back down thru the other hole in the foam/cardboard, leaving a loop tall enough to grab with your fingers, and the “lock” end remaining about 1/4” below the cardboard. At this point, mark the tie flush with the outside surface of the cardboard and remove the tie. Pre-bend a 90* bend on each end of tie at the marks you drew, so ends will point toward each other. This will help the tie to lie flat against cardboard when you get done.
Now just lace the tie back thru each hole, hold the loop with the bends against the cardboard, fasten the tie ends together, and clip off the excess tag end.
Note: When you put your lures on the cards, it’s best to try to keep the hooks away from the handles, if possible. 😂
Hope this helps ya, buddy.
It’s amazing what one can come up with when one is retired and has nothing better to do than think about fishin’ stuff !! 🙄