I know it's a long shot but....

If anyone happened to be on hwy 315 between Helena and Sardis this morning and found part of a new Millineum rod rack with 6 brand new Denali rods and reels (minus 2 tip sections) they are mine.

Was heading to Enid and just happened to look in my rearview mirror as I was pulling into town of Sardis and my heart sank when all I could see where two tips dangling from back rack. Pulled over and saw that the entire front rack had worked loose from base and fell out. And they had been checked and tightened before I left.

Anyway, I looked hard all the way back to my brother in laws house but looks like someone picked them up. Like I said, I know it's a long shot but thought I would post here and see if I got lucky. Attachment 317723Attachment 317724

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Mercy... I sure hope you find them or someone sees this and returns them.


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So sorry, maybe you will get them back! MAYBE

If you drive like I drive, the condition probably won't be too great, if you are lucky enough to find them. I'll keep an ear out.

Man i hate that for you. Hopefully someone will be able to get them back to you


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Hate it buddy.

Talk about a bad day! Best wishes that you get them back.

Man that's aweful! Sounds like some of my luck! I hope someone returns em!


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Hate to hear that, I couldn't imagine the distraught. I have the same racks and have noticed the hand knob threads backing out at the base as well. Takes a lot of hand strength to lock them down, I used a pair of channel locks on one of my hand knobs cause it wouldn't tighten. After seeing this post, I will be thru bolting my bottom base hand knob as well as the upper rack as well, get rid of that mickey mouse crap. Lot of money riding on these racks down the road, and most time to dark to see them when heading to the lake.

I have the older TR300's. Takes a 1/2 " wrench to tighten. No problems. At my age not a lot of torque in my hands. No upgrade for me. I'd replace those knobs with hard bolts and a wrench in the boat. jmo.

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Hate to hear that, I couldn't imagine the distraught. I have the same racks and have noticed the hand knob threads backing out at the base as well. Takes a lot of hand strength to lock them down, I used a pair of channel locks on one of my hand knobs cause it wouldn't tighten. After seeing this post, I will be thru bolting my bottom base hand knob as well as the upper rack as well, get rid of that mickey mouse crap. Lot of money riding on these racks down the road, and most time to dark to see them when heading to the lake.

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Yeah I am really torn on what to do now. I really liked the versatility of these and being able to move them to different positions if need be but now afraid I will worry every time I hit the road. I thought I had them tightened down pretty good so I guess the only alternative is to use longer bolts and put a lock nut on the back side. But that will eliminate the ease of making changes.

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Yeah I am really torn on what to do now. I really liked the versatility of these and being able to move them to different positions if need be but now afraid I will worry every time I hit the road. I thought I had them tightened down pretty good so I guess the only alternative is to use longer bolts and put a lock nut on the back side. But that will eliminate the ease of making changes.

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Yes, but trading convenience for greater security on expensive rods. Sorry for your loss and good luck!

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Wow, sure hate to hear this. Lay mine on the deck, ALWAYS!.

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That sucks. Really rough stretch of Highway, not surprising.


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That sucks. Really rough stretch of Highway, not surprising.


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Thanks ...yes it really sucks especially since those poles hadn't seen the water yet!! But things could be worse and if this the worst that happens I will be blessed! I know others who have much bigger worries than losing fishing poles!

Other than the 8 mile stretch from Helena to where you cross 61 it's not too bad....as long as you slow down at the 2 RR crossings!!! I learned a few years back those can be tough!! I only travel that way maybe 3-4 times a year but always thought it was a pretty easy drive.

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Wow. Sorry to hear about that. I bought a set at crankfest and haven’t installed them. May not now.

I traveled that stretch of Hwy 49 between 61 and Moon Lake one time. Don't think I'll ever travel it again. Thought I was going to tear up my truck AND boat. The State should condemn that highway and start over! Total nightmare! Now I can see how you lost your rods.

OHH man that hurts. I hope somebody sees this and you get them back...

WOW!!! Rods, Reels, and half a rack. That’s a really tough loss on brand new equipment. [emoji33]


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