Hobie rod storage - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

acorad · 12-11-2018, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by ProfessorLongArms

I found a nylon Velcro strap at West Marine that I mounted on the bow of my boat. I lash all of my rods together, and strap the tip end here.

I do this too, but...

...I strap a length of PVC pipe tightly in the velcro and then stick my rod tips into it.

That protects the tips from breakage.

Andy

TJones · 12-12-2018, 07:59 AM

7 ft rods or even larger could be placed through front hatch. when you get to butt of blank is where you will have to do the manipulating. be careful of front hatch gasket. it may separate at seam. I have done this technique many times with reels attached. you will most likely need to remove foam on inside of kayak. do this at own risk. I have not purchased a current outback with the newer hatch that has been resized. apparently, it has been reduced in size. putting rods on side of kayak in malibu is asking for trouble. I have broke a few guides. if you are using throw away rods or have money to burn, no big deal.

TJones · 12-12-2018, 08:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by acorad

I do this too, but...

...I strap a length of PVC pipe tightly in the velcro and then stick my rod tips into it.

That protects the tips from breakage.

Andy

this should be posted in other forum. I may have missed this post? this could have saved me hundreds?

great share. brilliant idea.

12-12-2018, 07:59 AM	#2
TJones Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,523	2016 and below 7 ft rods or even larger could be placed through front hatch. when you get to butt of blank is where you will have to do the manipulating. be careful of front hatch gasket. it may separate at seam. I have done this technique many times with reels attached. you will most likely need to remove foam on inside of kayak. do this at own risk. I have not purchased a current outback with the newer hatch that has been resized. apparently, it has been reduced in size. putting rods on side of kayak in malibu is asking for trouble. I have broke a few guides. if you are using throw away rods or have money to burn, no big deal.