long pole storage

[cheezy]

Does anyone have any suggestions on how to store long poles on the boat? I fish out of a 15' war eagle and use 10' crappie poles.

[Scrapper]

http://www.crappie.com/crappie/main-...transport.html

The above link goes to what I built to store mine in the boat when I'm on the water. I have 10 and 11' rods. Vertical on the water is the only way in my opinion.

Now coming and going to the lake and at home under the cover, well I have to break them down. I hate it...that takes some time...and when its cold you really want to just go home. I with I could just lay them in the boat, but the length scares me, I'm afraid they will be in a bind and break if I don't take them apart going down the road. I've toyed with the idea of making some way to lay them in the boat while traveling that is easily removed and will keep them safe...just haven't come up with it yet. I thought my 7' bass rods were big...dang...there just isn't a good place for 10 and 11 footers...I don't see how the guys fishing with 12-16 footers do it! lol

[cheezy]

Thanks Scrapper!

[Brad Merry]

I use these and love them. I have them mounted on the drivers side of the boat. They hold up to 8 rods and I use bungee cords to strap them down. I leave them strapped down from Magnolia to Lake Greeson (1 1/2 drive ) with no problems. I will get some pics of the set up.

[Brad Merry]

sorry the pics are bad, but you can get the idea. The guy at Driftmaster special made these to fit my boat. I needed them to be taller so the rods could ride over the console of the boat. They didn't charge much over regular price for the trouble. Great product, great company!

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now I'm just working on my post count!!!

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last one. hope this helps. Works well for me, works well for a bass boat style rig. If you have any questions let me know.