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Fishing gear storage and transport thread

Discussion in 'Fishing & Boating' started by PrettyGoodSam, Dec 26, 2018.

  1. Dec 26, 2018 at 9:59 AM
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    PrettyGoodSam

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    Hello my fellow fisherpeoples:

    I am looking for some 4runner storage/transpo ideas for fishing gear.

    What kind of setups are you using for rods and tackle? I plan to get an aftermarket flat roof rack and mount those snowboard type holders on for the rods. Curious if anyone has any dedicated tackle storage in use currently, or if you work out of tackle boxes, etc.

    I mostly do surf fishing out of the runner as of right now.
     
  2. Dec 26, 2018 at 10:47 AM
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    Nothing beats the Ski holders on the roof. I just use a small tackle box. I pre-make all my lines so I don't need a very big box just some extra for when shit happens.

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  3. Dec 26, 2018 at 11:06 AM
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    sweet! i pre make my lines and rigs as well and have consolidated a big ass tackle box to a small plano bag that hold 5 smaller waterproof containers for any uh-ohs along the way.
     
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    Are those tubes commercial or did you make? Am looking for something for my fly rod(s).
     
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    Its Yakima FatCat mounted to the factory crossbars. They are ski holders but everyone down here uses them for poles. Not much snow in Hawaii.

    https://yakima.com/collections/ski-racks

    I got the 4 which is more than enough for poles.
     
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  6. Dec 23, 2020 at 10:13 AM
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    Depending on how long your fly rods are, you could do something like this. I have rods up to 7' 6" in here, and they're secure inside the 4runner.
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  7. Dec 24, 2020 at 4:14 AM
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    That rod holder for inside is sweet. Is that something you made?

    I plan to tow my Crestliner 3,200lb with mu 4Runner and troll for walleye or salmon. My rods are 7ft collapsed and I have six. This idea seems great. Currently I have to leave on floor of boat because of their length. That’s tough when you forget and want to hop in boat
     
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  8. Dec 24, 2020 at 5:51 AM
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    Yes, I customized a Rod Saver rack I got at Bass Pro shops. All I did was cut and bend the aluminum and attach the Rod Saver rack to it. It keeps them out of my hair. My rods stay in them most of the year. :)
     
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    Did a lot of researching….but I think this might be the ultimate set up for fly fishing.

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  10. Oct 9, 2021 at 7:18 PM
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  11. Oct 9, 2021 at 11:41 PM
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    Hell yeah! Those things are soooo handy.
     
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