how can I store nice rods in a tray back ute

[flash1980]

Hi guys iv just got this ute and have bit of a problem and seeing if anyone has any ideas on what to do do I dont know how I can store my nics rods in back safely and secure with out being stolen or scratched and to be out of the weather as well if anyone has been in this situation please helps thanks guys

[Whiskers]

Maybe get yourself a hard case or even a length of PVC pipe, If you have ladder racks you could probably mount some rod holders?

Cam:)

[Keen-as-fisho]

I have attached some rod holders to the top of my tool boxes, bit of silicone under the holder and srewed to the box lid. Then put an occy strap over the rods/reels to hold them tight whilst driving. If I stop anywhere and leave the car I just take rods off and lock them in the car.

Send Tomca a pm he might be able to send you a link for a lockable rod box.

[51MPL]

+1 for lockable rod box!

[tangles]

We fishermen tend to park our vehicles at deserted places at odd hours. The only trouble with locked boxes is the thieves are convinced there is something valuable in there, and can't resist smashing the lock off.

Sure they can break into your car, and sometimes do, but locked boxes on utes seem to attract the bottom dwellers.

As the police advise, the out of sight strategy is always the best in terms of security.

[Scope]

You could go for one of those undertray boxes that people use to hold shovels, spirit levels and other long things. Its a bit like a pull out drawer that locks.

[ipk18]

there was a guy making metal lockable boxes that went on top of ladder racks they were like a rod locker in a boat I think I seen them in qfm or bush and beach forsale

[Monkeyboy]

Just make something up at work. Let me think about it over the weekend and I will give you some ideas on Monday when you give me some of those kingies that you catch on Sunday while I am working.

[flash1980]

no worries kingies you will get mick lots of i hope

[flash1980]

thanks guys some good ideas there ill see what i can do

[mac]

have you you thought about putting in a 100mm of 150mm tube like you see on a sparkies van and bolt it down to the tray

couple of screw on caps and a pad lock should do the trick

[tomca]

when empty I leave my locks off the box, so any grubs can look inside and see its bare without damage. And I don't leave rods in it and park it at the local pub all night.

I don't snap tips off trying to get them in and out of the car and leave the reels on so the rods are ready to go when I get to the water

/>http://www.australianfishing.com.au/forum/4-tackle-and-accessories/232986-rod-locker#236042

[straddiebrad]

yer flash you should be able to make one, plenty of stainless there :woohoo: