Thread: Creek Fishing

Looks like a great trip. I hit the creek mouths in the winter from the bank and do well. This past winter was my first rodeo with the Triple Cross and it was fun for catching fish in the current. I got schooled a time or two from some Bully Brown and Green Bass but the fun factor on the smaller prey is worth a few break offs and foul language fits. As far as protection for the JDM equipment, some sort of rod case would be my choice, but the one I have requires you to keep the rod stored in two pieces, not conducive to taking it in and out with ease. I do not put my rods in and out of my tubes in the rod locker in the bass boat due to fear of damaging the eyes. I keep them in the rod locker broken down lying flat on the carpet, and only have one on deck that i am using and one on the back partner rod ramp ( I fish alone). A canoe/kayak on the river seems even more precarious, and hopefully someone has a good idea on storage and protection of their gear.

Originally Posted by StantheMan2567

Looks like a great trip. I hit the creek mouths in the winter from the bank and do well. This past winter was my first rodeo with the Triple Cross and it was fun for catching fish in the current. I got schooled a time or two from some Bully Brown and Green Bass but the fun factor on the smaller prey is worth a few break offs and foul language fits. As far as protection for the JDM equipment, some sort of rod case would be my choice, but the one I have requires you to keep the rod stored in two pieces, not conducive to taking it in and out with ease. I do not put my rods in and out of my tubes in the rod locker in the bass boat due to fear of damaging the eyes. I keep them in the rod locker broken down lying flat on the carpet, and only have one on deck that i am using and one on the back partner rod ramp ( I fish alone). A canoe/kayak on the river seems even more precarious, and hopefully someone has a good idea on storage and protection of their gear.

I also have some rod cases that require the rods to be broken down into two pieces. As you stated, not convenient for storing and quick retrieval for action.


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nice report ! thanks for sharing with us.

Originally Posted by D10

I was thinking about something like a length of PVC pipe strapped across the top of the gunnels in the canoe but I wasn’t sure if that would damage the rods getting them in a and out.

I think something like that will be your best bet. Take a look at fly fishing drift boats and how they store rods. Drift boats usually come will a built-in "trough" (for lack of a better word) for rod storage. Since top fly rods are currently in the $800 range, I don't think they'd build them like this if they typically damaged rods.

That said, I wonder if storing the rods vertically would work. In other words, use PVC pipe as a home for the rod butt only so the rod would be sticking straight up. This might offer better protection for thin JDM rod tips.

How about something like a Rod Runner? (Please try to ignore Luiza and focus on the Rod Runner.)

Originally Posted by deathb4disco

I think something like that will be your best bet. Take a look at fly fishing drift boats and how they store rods. Drift boats usually come will a built-in "trough" (for lack of a better word) for rod storage. Since top fly rods are currently in the $800 range, I don't think they'd build them like this if they typically damaged rods.

That said, I wonder if storing the rods vertically would work. In other words, use PVC pipe as a home for the rod butt only so the rod would be sticking straight up. This might offer better protection for thin JDM rod tips.

How about something like a Rod Runner? (Please try to ignore Luiza and focus on the Rod Runner.)

I like the trough idea. Thanks!


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Went to a closer creek today (Cadron Creek) and fished a little and swam. Love summer time creeking!



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An idea ran through my mind as I read your needs of a quick access holder. Some tools are involved but it’s real simple and not expensive. A piece of pvc used in sprinkler systems, maybe known as thin wall or schedule 20. A router or table saw, maybe a Sabre saw. Cut a groove down the side of the tubing wide enough to accommodate the bigger eyes of the rod, and drill a couple of holes at the thwarts (cross members) and thread a zip tie through the holes and around the thwart. You can probably see where this is going, hope it helps.

Originally Posted by skeetbum

An idea ran through my mind as I read your needs of a quick access holder. Some tools are involved but it’s real simple and not expensive. A piece of pvc used in sprinkler systems, maybe known as thin wall or schedule 20. A router or table saw, maybe a Sabre saw. Cut a groove down the side of the tubing wide enough to accommodate the bigger eyes of the rod, and drill a couple of holes at the thwarts (cross members) and thread a zip tie through the holes and around the thwart. You can probably see where this is going, hope it helps.

It does help! Thanks!


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