What's the proper way to store multi piece fishing rods?
Is it bad to store it put together?
Is there any special maintenance that should be done to the furrells before storing the rods?
Thanks for any info
Pj
Hi PJ
Honestly, the best way to store or travel with multisectional rods it to have each segment in its own storage sleeve. For example, when I used to wrap custom fishing rods, my girlfriend at the time would make me rod bags. These are long slender bags to slide the fishing rod in after it's washed. They were normally make of fliece as it would wick away moisture while being a breathable cloth so allow the rods to dry in the bag. As I digress. Well, for multisectional Rods, the bags would be made wider and close the length I. The middle allowing for two pouches in a bag. One for the tip and the other for the butt. That way the rod pieces stays together but have something in between to prevent the tip and butt section from damaging each other from scratches, microvibrations,...
That is what I recommend. Especially for expensive rods.
What Bryan said plus - I keep all of my bagged travel rods in their own plastic tubes (not quite crush proof but you would have to run over it). Alot of modern travel rods come in their own tubes like the Shimano STC series (System Travel Concept iirc)
The reason I ask is I bought a 2 piece 8ft surf rod and want to be able to safely travel with it.
I like the idea of the two section fleece bag..... Anyone know where I can buy one?
Just searched ebay and nothing. Probably the best thing would be if you know someone that sews and ask them to make them for you. The other best option is to go to a sewing store, ask someone that works there or who is buying material if they would be willing to make one for your for a price. You pay for the materials and they sew the bags for you, and pay them when you get the bag. Make sure you leave room for the largest guide.
I use a cotton sock material and then store them in the racks.
When I'm ready to pack up, I put them in the sport tube and don't have to worry.
Quote from: Shark Hunter on January 11, 2018, 10:08:56 PM
I use a cotton sock material and then store them in the racks.
When I'm ready to pack up, I put them in the sport tube and don't have to worry.
I guess I'm going to the fabric store with my wife now.
Quote from: Shark Hunter on Today at 03:08:56 PM
I use a cotton sock material and then store them in the racks.
When I'm ready to pack up, I put them in the sport tube and don't have to worry.
I guess I'm going to the fabric store with my wife now.
Fabric stores are too expensive, Bryan...
Just go to WalMart or Dollar General -- get some cheap flannel bedding sheets on sale -- then take them to your local uniform store. They will sew them up for you while you wait for about $10.
Then take your beautiful wife out for dinner -- with the $$$ you have left over from not having to offset her next major purchase in repayment your little sewing job.
Been there, done that, got the shirt. 😄😄😄
Best,
Fred
Quote from: Shark Hunter on January 11, 2018, 10:08:56 PM
I use a cotton sock material and then store them in the racks.
When I'm ready to pack up, I put them in the sport tube and don't have to worry.
I see a nice big roll of the material you use, is it already in tube form?
Ebay has 50 yards for about $28
Quote from: foakes on January 11, 2018, 11:10:13 PM
Quote from: Shark Hunter on Today at 03:08:56 PM
I use a cotton sock material and then store them in the racks.
When I'm ready to pack up, I put them in the sport tube and don't have to worry.
I guess I'm going to the fabric store with my wife now.
Fabric stores are too expensive, Bryan...
Just go to WalMart or Dollar General -- get some cheap flannel bedding sheets on sale -- then take them to your local uniform store. They will sew them up for you while you wait for about $10.
Then take your beautiful wife out for dinner -- with the $$$ you have left over from not having to offset her next major purchase in repayment your little sewing job.
Been there, done that, got the shirt. 😄😄😄
Best,
Fred
If I do that my wife will get pissed. She would say why you didn't ask me and give me the $10.
Maybe I should encourage her make a few to sell.
Yes.
I obtain this from my work.
I can send you a roll.
I just ask for shipping cost, because it probably weighs 5 lbs.
The roll I'm showing is about 1/2 used.
Shark Hunter is now socks
Quote from: Shark Hunter on January 12, 2018, 01:28:56 AM
Yes.
I obtain this from my work.
I can send you a roll.
I just ask for shipping cost, because it probably weighs 5 lbs.
The roll I'm showing is about 1/2 used.
If you'd be willing to do that is really appreciated it. Do you think it'd fit larger surf fishing guides?
I can PayPal gift you whatever price you want.... Just pm me your email address and I'll gift you the $$$$
pj, i've got a bunch and i can look and match something up for you. i need the overall length and the circumference at the widest point for each piece. i also need your mailing address for shipping.
bryan and i found one for you, along with ten others that are shorter, but i have one that will work for you. send me a pm with your address and i will get it into the mail!
Quote from: alantani on January 12, 2018, 07:08:39 AM
bryan and i found one for you, along with ten others that are shorter, but i have one that will work for you. send me a pm with your address and i will get it into the mail!
Thank you very much for your generosity!
in the mail!
Quote from: alantani on January 12, 2018, 07:08:39 AM
bryan and i found one for you, along with ten others that are shorter, but i have one that will work for you. send me a pm with your address and i will get it into the mail!
I just wanted to say thank you to Alan and Bryan for the great G.Loomis rod bag. It's exactly what I was looking for and fit my rod perfectly.
It's generosity like this that makes this place so special.......
Thanks again gentlemen
Pj
thanks for helping to clean out my garage!