Garage Rod Holder

I finally figured out where I wanted to store my rods and how. Didn't take long and less than $10. I probably saw one of you do this and subconsciously made it my idea.

Looks nice John!

I've been struggling with this. I might use your idea when I remodel my fishing man-cave in the future.

I did something similar trying to use up some scrap plywood. I used a hole saw and then cut notches on the non-handle side for my longer rods so I wouldn't have to try and slide a 9 1/2 rod through the hole.  This was a modification in place after trying to slide a 9 1/2 foot bobber rod through that hole.  I have three sets hanging on my ceiling wherever I had room. Your's is much prettier and has a more "finished" appearance.  Did you use the pre-cut pieces for corrugated roofing?

Craig - I bought the wavy stuff at the local hardware store. It came in an 8ft stick for 2.49. I think they called it wiggle board.

Oh I like that! I'm going to have to do something similar; I've been trying to find a better way to put the rods up. Thanks!

Someone once bent my ear, at length, about why I shouldn't keep storing my rods in a horizontal rack, like these.  The guy swore up-and-down that graphite rods will develop and hold a bend.

Does anyone know if that's true or not?  Trying to store the long rods in a vertical rack is a burning PITA.

P.S.  I like both of these holders and boy, I sure could use one...

Mine have hung like that for the last 3 years with no issue.  However, I like to take them down as often as I can and get them wet. I have had some up there (smaller trout rods) that I haven't used in three years and have not seen any bending.  Mine are somewhat balanced though. The only rod I have that has a permanent bend near the tip is a fiberglass Whuppin' Stik I left in the car bent for an extended period of time during warm weather.

I really like the second holder.  I might have a new project in front of me.

Mine have hung like that for the last 3 years with no issue.  However, I like to take them down as often as I can and get them wet. I have had some up there (smaller trout rods) that I haven't used in three years and have not seen any bending.  Mine are somewhat balanced though. The only rod I have that has a permanent bend near the tip is a fiberglass Whuppin' Stik I left in the car bent for an extended period of time during warm weather.

Thank you, Craig.

I store the bulk of my rods horizontal from the ceiling as well. My system is much less elegant as I have too many rods to give each an individual spot. I just ran some thin chain through PVC and lay the rods in there. Storing the less used rods with the reels off gives me more space too.

   Damn Bill------- how many rods you got there ?
   My current count is 26 rods.

When Fungunnin said "bulk", he wasn't kidding.....one rod for each day of the month!

No ceiling space in my garage, and one small empty section of wall - I went with vertical storage on a boring weekend last winter...





There is a small shelf in the corner holding my smaller trout and bass rods.

-Sam