Rod storage in garage

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I have my regular rods in racks on the side wall of my garage but my long crappie poles I've been standing in the corner. I worried about one of then falling over and me running over it so I came up with a cheap and dirty way to store them safely. I bought U-bolts sized to the handles and J-hooks for the shaft support and mounted them on the garage door. I dipped the J-hooks in plastic dip like you use to insulate plier or tool handles to protect from rubbing as the door goes up and down. the tips kind of waved around a bit when the door was going up and down so I put some smaller stick on hooks near the end to stabilize them.

Now that is a great idea Ray.:cheers2 Just wish I had a garage door .:dono

Now theyre out of the way from damage AND easy to get to. That's using your noggin'!:) Thanks for sharing.

I think that is real neat

I'd take the tension off the line on those rods, if there's any chance those rods will get "hot" from being on that garage door. Those bent rod tips might "set" that way, if they get hot. Might degrade the line faster, too (from the heat) ... so check your lines now & then, unless you're already changing line several times a year.

... cp :kewl

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Originally Posted by ofishlbizzness

Now that is a great idea Ray.:cheers2 Just wish I had a garage door .:dono

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I just wish I had both a garage and a door.:Rofl
Ray you did good!

:cheers2 Cool!!! :ThumbsUp

good deal Ray I got half of what I need to do that == got garage but no door :biggrin

now where did I put that door :dono

That's a great idea!

good thinking

Great idea!

Looks great

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Originally Posted by CrappiePappy

I'd take the tension off the line on those rods, if there's any chance those rods will get "hot" from being on that garage door. Those bent rod tips might "set" that way, if they get hot. Might degrade the line faster, too (from the heat) ... so check your lines now & then, unless you're already changing line several times a year.

... cp :kewl

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Actually what you are seeing is the difference between a $15 rod and a $45 one. All the rods except the top two are Pinnacle Limits that I got from Grizzly Jig for $15 each. That is a great deal and a good rod for the money. They work well for tight lining which is why I got them. The top 2 are B&M Graphite Crappie Jig poles. As you can see, the Limits, which have less graphite in them, sag a bit over their length, whereas the B&M do not and it is why they are better for single pole jigging and probably other applications. I always back off the drag setting on my reels when I store them to lessen the chance of them sticking so their is no tension on the line or pole.
Also, the garage is situated so it does not get direct sunlight so they should not get too hot.
You make a valid point however and everyone should give that consideration when storing their rods.
Appreciate all the comments.
Thanks