Ways To Carry Rods In Truck Bed? 2024

29JMP29 reply :

Been saving up for a truck for two years, finally got enough money and put money down on one after looking for a good 4 months. Anybody have any idea how to carry rods in a truck bed? Its a standard bed (6.5 feet). I am open to anything but I don't want to have the tips on my rods damaged. Thanks for your help

gripnrip reply :

Invest in cheap rod protectors or buy some stick jackets. Worth their weight in gold. Lay them in the bed diagonally and you'll be fine.

aquaholic reply :

i usually lay them in it

tbone1993 reply :

Put them in the cab in the passenger seat. Besides that I would buy a berkley rod rack and mount it somehow

derekxec reply :

i just lay them with the tips laying on the tailgate and have no problems...just keep them away from the sides of the tailgate cause if they get caught in there you could break them

ALSO! dont close the tips in the tailgate like bill dance hahahaha

green reply :

Just set the reels on a cushy towel and lay them in

tbone1993 reply :

On 5/24/2013 at 11:59 AM, derekxec said:

i just lay them with the tips laying on the tailgate and have no problems...just keep them away from the sides of the tailgate cause if they get caught in there you could break them

ALSO! dont close the tips in the tailgate like bill dance hahahaha

I would put tips toward the cab for that reason lol

slonezp reply :

Someone here has a rod organizer for their truck bed. I remember seeing pics but don't recall the thread to do a search

200racing reply :

use these

http://www.basspro.com/Bass-Pro-Shops-XTS-Rod-Socks/product/1205300955/

in this

http://www.basspro.com/Bass-Pro-Shops-Extreme-Combo-Caddy-Rod-and-Reel-Carrier/product/15114/

i would carry them in the cab. you can lockem up.

Tuckahoe Joe reply :

Every once and a while when I take my wife's truck fishing, I just lay them in the bed diagonally on an old blanket or something like that so they're not sliding around.

SirSnookalot reply :

I'd prefer locking them inside unless you are going straight to your fishing spot with no no stops, and taking all your rods with you when fishing. We see stolen rods from pick up trucks now and then, guy goes into the john for a quick whizz and they sometimes disappear. Not that I have seen anyone ticketed, but some of these longer rods hanging over the tailgate should have a red flag on them.

Tuckahoe Joe reply :

X's 2 on not leaving your rods in the back of the truck unattended. That's just asking for trouble. Transporting them is one thing but I certainly wouldn't leave them in there.

aquaholic reply :

I had a buddy who left all of his poles in the back of his bed while in a "gentlemens club" on a bad side of town. He came back to nothing...

roadwarrior reply :

Transport them in the cab.

aceman387 reply :

I have my rods (7ft) in rod socks and carry them in the cab with me. i have an extended cab tundra and i found out that by tucking the handles of the rods up under the glove box and taking the headrest off the passenger seat the upper halves of the rods rest on the top of the passenger seat for support without having the tips of the rods touching the back window.

Bankbeater reply :

If you have a top over your bed you can get a piece of foam rubber and cut it to the size you need. Be careful not to get it wet, because it will soak up water like a sponge.

Fishing Rhino reply :

Stick jackets, rod socks or whatever are fine for the rods and the guides. I'd also want something to protect the reels from clanking around in the bed of the truck.

Some have suggested a blanket, but a word of caution. You'll need to secure the blanket. At highway speeds the blanket will want to lift out of the bed, and while it's not likely, the possibility exists that the blanket could take a rod or two with it. Cut the toes off of some old socks, and slide them over the reels. If you want security to keep the socks in place, heavy rubber bands will serve nicely.

A tonneau cover or a cap would be ideal or security, but may not be practical, depending on how you use your truck.

smalljaw67 reply :

I have a RAM 1500 quadcab with the 6.4 bed, what I do when transporting them is I use a cargo stop and I mount it forward toward the cab leaving about 8" from the back of the bed. I have it in there so the stop is just below the bed rail and when you have it like that you can put the butt end of you rods on the floor of the bed by the tailgate and then prop the rod tip up on the cargo stop so the rods will be at a 45 degree angle. Once you have that you can use bungies with a towel and secure the rods so they don't slide around and just so you know, a cargo stop is a simple rod that adjust to fit tightly against the sides of the bed, top keep loads from sliding around.

Hanover_Yakker reply :

While you are away from your vehicle, inside the cab. If you are traveling, then remove the reels, insert the rods into rod socks and then place them in a 4-5" threaded PVC tube and cap both ends. Strap the tube down, but stow the rods once you reach a stopping point where your vehicle will be unattended. Otherwise, invest in some two-piece rods that you can stow in your cab and leave the high end sticks at home.

0119 reply :

You can make an elevated rack that hangs your reels in safety out of pvc. The tip end elevates the rods over the closed tailgate. Ive used one I made for years until a client at work vandalized it. You can find examples posted on catfishing boards.

fishinghunter96 reply :

I just lay them on an angle of my 4.5 foot bed

derekxec reply :

oh yes ALWAYS lock up your rods and all if you leave them i usually go fishing with a friend and i have a 2 seat truck so when we go in a store or something they always go inside the cab...too many clowns around here but even so better to be safe than sorry and 2 mins to put them inside is well worth it

29JMP29 reply :

thanks for all of the suggestions guys. may or may not be buying a tonneau cover this week so we will see. do you guys think that 7 foot rods would fit inside the cab?

.RM. reply :

Inside my topper I have this rack mounted..

http://www.basspro.com/Rod-Saver-Vehicle-Rod-Carrier/product/15989/

Tight Lines!

tbone1993 reply :

On 5/24/2013 at 3:00 PM, SirSnookalot said:
I'd prefer locking them inside unless you are going straight to your fishing spot with no no stops, and taking all your rods with you when fishing. We see stolen rods from pick up trucks now and then, guy goes into the john for a quick whizz and they sometimes disappear. Not that I have seen anyone ticketed, but some of these longer rods hanging over the tailgate should have a red flag on them.

I mean its not a steel pipe if you hit the rod itll snap. I can see maybe bikers but if they are that close its too late for them lol

gr8outdoorz reply :

On 5/25/2013 at 3:32 AM, 29JMP29 said:
thanks for all of the suggestions guys. may or may not be buying a tonneau cover this week so we will see. do you guys think that 7 foot rods would fit inside the cab?

They will if its an extended cab. I have a Toyota Tacoma prerunner extended cab and can fit my 7'9" swimbait rod in the cab. I have to lean the seat back to get it in, but once its past the doorway I can put the seat back up & it fits nicely. I just put the butt of the rods under the gove box and the middle console supports the middle of the rods so they are not resting on the tips.

aceman387 reply :

I have an extended cab tundra and keep three of my 7ft rods with me all the time. Like i said in my previous post just tuck the handles under the glove box land rest the rods on the top of the passenger seat for support.I found by taking the headrest off the passenger seat it gave me a better angle so the rod tips wouldn't touch the roof line at the back of the cab.

wnybassman reply :

I put the rods in rod socks then snugly band all the rods together with the velcro/foam bands made for that purpose. They are less likely to be damaged if grouped as one, plus they are easier to carry around. Then if I stop somewhere I can easily grab the bunch and slip them into the cab for security.

rippin-lips reply :

www.therodsman.com

I purchased 2. They're a great way to transport.

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