Garage Rod Rack

Well, I didn't get a chance to go fishing this weekend but I did get the garage organized a little. I really didn't want my rods just leaned up against the wall near the door into the house. Frankly I'm shocked they haven't fallen over onto a car or been bumped bringing groceries in all summer. So I decided to get a rod rack to keep them in.

Decided to make my own rather than spend $20 on one from Gander Mountain. All together I spent about $8 on PVC pipe, hooks and the bungee. (already had the wood scraps and screws). Turned out pretty good I think. Makes me realize I dont have many rods though.

The entire rack is 3 ft long, two levels. The PVC pipes are 8" long and cut at a 45 degree bevel on top. They are about 3" apart but having them staggered lets me overlap the space for the reels and get more in. I need to get one more piece of pipe but when it's done it can hold 12 rods or nets. Not bad for a few hours work during the kids nap.

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that will work

Looks good

That'll work...until you get a boat and start spider rigging! Haven't counted lately, but I'm north of 50 rods and reels.

That is just great. I like it a lot.

Thats a nice one

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I like them both!!! good ideas!!

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That'll work...until you get a boat and start spider rigging! Haven't counted lately, but I'm north of 50 rods and reels.

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Thanks for the comments guys.

freelay, Im trying to convince my wife to let me get a kayak, let alone a boat (though id love one). Someday though. Plus spider rigging isnt quite the same in illinois as it is elsewhere.

Great ideas guys!

Attachment 175561 3-6' Dowell rods. 6- 1' pieces of 1/4-20 allthread. Drill holes in rod and ceilings at same time. . Might take 2 people's. 7/16 nut and washer on end of a pc. Allthread drop down from top - from bottom side nut -through Dowell and another one to snug Attachment 175562

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Thanks for the comments guys.

freelay, Im trying to convince my wife to let me get a kayak, let alone a boat (though id love one). Someday though. Plus spider rigging isnt quite the same in illinois as it is elsewhere.

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Come south to Shelbyville, pretty popular down here.

im sure he is talking about not being able to "spider rig", due to rod limit. same over here. we are only allowed three rods here,(2 in ill. i think) thats hardly "spider rigging". in my opinion you would need 8 rods to be legitimate. lol

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Well, I didn't get a chance to go fishing this weekend but I did get the garage organized a little. I really didn't want my rods just leaned up against the wall near the door into the house. Frankly I'm shocked they haven't fallen over onto a car or been bumped bringing groceries in all summer. So I decided to get a rod rack to keep them in.

Decided to make my own rather than spend $20 on one from Gander Mountain. All together I spent about $8 on PVC pipe, hooks and the bungee. (already had the wood scraps and screws). Turned out pretty good I think. Makes me realize I dont have many rods though.

The entire rack is 3 ft long, two levels. The PVC pipes are 8" long and cut at a 45 degree bevel on top. They are about 3" apart but having them staggered lets me overlap the space for the reels and get more in. I need to get one more piece of pipe but when it's done it can hold 12 rods or nets. Not bad for a few hours work during the kids nap.

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nice racks river slabber!

mine is on the same order as joekillers, but i only used very heavy wire and some screws. i too have a rod addiction, like some of you.:crazy:the ceiling was the only option big enough.

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nice racks river slabber!

mine is on the same order as joekillers, but i only used very heavy wire and some screws. i too have a rod addiction, like some of you.:crazy:the ceiling was the only option big enough.

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Yeah the rack I built for the wall is limited to 9ft (ish) rods. Any longer and I'll have to do something on the garage ceiling, but I think that's ways off still for me.

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You guys don't keep your rods in your boat? I have a few rods in a rack but about 8 in my boat that I use.

Got too many............but I wouldn't separate with a one

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im sure he is talking about not being able to "spider rig", due to rod limit. same over here. we are only allowed three rods here,(2 in ill. i think) thats hardly "spider rigging". in my opinion you would need 8 rods to be legitimate. lol

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We do just fine spider rigging with the 3 rod limit on shelbyville. I dont think you have to have 8 rods to be legitimate

Nice idea. Mine are just leaning on the barn wall. I need to do something more organized.

I guess I'll jump in on this one. Here's a photo of phase 1 of what I put together with some scrap lumber, a hole saw and a jig saw. Phase 1, because it started out as a single level rack. Once I filled it, I realized that I had another 14 rods needing a home, so I put a second level above this one that extends out past the vertical supports, giving me 14 more slots. I'll take a picture and add to this later, but here is phase 1:

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t...ps6ec09f95.jpg

Only 3 are my crappie rods, the rest are for trout & salmon (trolling and river), Walleye (jigging, trolling, and bottom bouncer), catfish, Surf, a couple bait casters and a GP spinning combo, and wife and son's spinning outfits... and a fly rod.
All told, the phase 2 rack has 26 rod/reel combos, and 4 rods without reels resting on top of the whole thing.

What I have to a MUCH lesser degree...

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Rod rack for pontoon boat. Made of PVC boards.Attachment 175866

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What I have to a MUCH lesser degree...

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Holy cow!!! That is awesome!

Those are some slick ideas fellas.

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Now thats what I call a dream selection.

Here's what I came up with for storage in my garage. Attachment 176437Attachment 176438

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As others have said, very similar to what I use to a lesser degree. I thought I was overdoing things with 32+ in mine, but now need to expand. Addictions are expensive. Never damaged a rod since I went overhead.

Here is another way to gain some storage. I used U-bolts and J-bolts sized to the rods. I dipped them in the plasticote like you use to insulate plier handles to protect the rods from rubbing as the door goes up and down. I had to had a small 3rd hook for the 10 and 12 ft. rods to keep them from jiggling too much.
Since this picture was made, I've added a 3rd section of 4 rods. This works really well and is cheap too. I also have racks on the side wall.
Only problem is, if I fuss about the wife buying another pair of shoes or a purse she points to the wall and door. :dono

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I like the horizontal wall rack.

Was searching around Bass Pros website over lunch and saw a telescoping jigging pole that looked nice. Not a bad price either. Might have a new addition for my rack soon :highfive

all great ideas!!

Nice set yp, just a bit close to the bicycle for my tastes..Just Saying!

Looks awesome!