Ideas for ice rod & reel case?

[bogwalker]

Need some way to store and carry ice fishing rod & reel combos. Any ideas?

[Northlander]

Stone Lagacy Revolution bag. I have 3 of them and they are great. If you want the best of protection get a Otter Rod Box. Hard sided and bullet proof.

[riverview]

I used one of those cheap plastic gun cases for years, i have seen some guys useing i think were bow hard cases. now i have the blue scheels rod cases. 2 rods per case cheap and work well.

[walleyeslayr]

I second the Stone Legacy Revolution. I've had them all. I'm no longer looking!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Supercrew]

I picked up a case from Cab.... in Rogers and it has replaced my bucket. It holds combo's and jiggle sticks, tip up, slusher, and multiple jig boxes, and all my Gulp jars. I really like this set up, worth the $20.00.

[picksbigwagon]

Plano arrow case. holds 4 rod and reel combo's and works great

[Todd_J]

Plano arrow case. holds 4 rod and reel combo's and works great

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[sigosaur]

About 8yr ago I bought a 27in 'er so black-plastic toolbox from Fleet Farm ... durable as all heck ... with the tray in, I can keep about 5 'er 6 combos in it. With the kids comin' along, I'm gettin' to where I might start carrying my tackle in some other sort of contraption ... take the tray out ... and carry a couple more combos in it. I wanna say it says "Cortico" on it ... might still have 'em.

'Course, every rod I've bought since is 25in, max ... suits me, fine.

[BoxMN]

After a couple broken tips, and the fact that I now tow the portables with snomos, I decided to try the Otter. It is working good and protect 4 combos real well.

Here are my sort of complaints on it:

-it is not designed to sit flat when standing up. Say, set it handle UP on garage floor, and there isn't little leveling "feet" to keep it from being tippy. I could just put little rubber "feet" on bottom and it would work.

-I have ABU 100's and 101's and you really need to fold the handles down or it just is too darn tight when you close it. Not a big deal, but sort of an extra step.

-The top opening piece is seperate from the handle, and there is nothing to grab on the top piece to lift it - meaning if you have gloves on it isn't made for easily having some friction or other item to just "lift" without grabbing for it. I guess a little bolt or even a little hole drilled in it for finger hole would work.

-The latches are not "supatight" but have not come off/open yet on a trip. But might be nice to have a "lock latch", like just a hole you could put a carabiner through to ensure it would not pop open, for those of us who might tend to be over cautious

All in all, I like it, it works, but there sure could be minor refinements made to it to make it much more user friendly.

[DanS.]

After a fishing trip of two broken rod tips, I am using 3/4" white pvc pipe to protect the rods inside my cheap soft rod case. I can still pack up to five rods with reels. I used to use the blue rod socks, but they were rough on spring bobbers and the jig hooks got caught in them. Now, no more tangled lines and broken tips.

[sigosaur]

About 8yr ago I bought a 27in 'er so black-plastic toolbox from Fleet Farm ... durable as all heck ... with the tray in, I can keep about 5 'er 6 combos in it. With the kids comin' along, I'm gettin' to where I might start carrying my tackle in some other sort of contraption ... take the tray out ... and carry a couple more combos in it. I wanna say it says "Cortico" on it ... might still have 'em.

'Course, every rod I've bought since is 25in, max ... suits me, fine.

I just remembered seein' a 28in Stanley plastic toolbox ... Menards or Lowes ... $30, IIRC ... looked a little wider, too ... might be time for me to upgrade.

[fish-a-man]

i just got a cheap rod case from gander, it has the pvc inside to protect rod tips. the zipper broke on mine first time i went out and used it so i have to take it back and get a new one but i like the idea of

[bogwalker]

I wonder about a plastic pick-up tool box. One for a smaller truck. Used ones sell cheap and dividers should not be too tough to make.

[fishgutz77]

If you can find a Lakeside box snap it up they are great.

[sigosaur]

Originally Posted By: sigosaur

About 8yr ago I bought a 27in 'er so black-plastic toolbox from Fleet Farm ... durable as all heck ... with the tray in, I can keep about 5 'er 6 combos in it. With the kids comin' along, I'm gettin' to where I might start carrying my tackle in some other sort of contraption ... take the tray out ... and carry a couple more combos in it. I wanna say it says "Cortico" on it ... might still have 'em.

'Course, every rod I've bought since is 25in, max ... suits me, fine.

I just remembered seein' a 28in Stanley plastic toolbox ... Menards or Lowes ... $30, IIRC ... looked a little wider, too ... might be time for me to upgrade.

had some time ... swung by menards ... was gonna pick up that 28in Stanley, but it didn't seem much longer than my Contico ... I measured it ... 26.5in end to end ... meaning, the interior's even a bit less :-/ ... it IS wider ... nice box ... but I left it.

Too bad Contico don't make a 30in box ... that'd be about perfect!

[PerchPounder]

Can't go wrong with a Stone Legacy Revolution. I've got both of mine full wish I would have bought another at the ice show.

[bogwalker]

Look up "ICE FISHING ROD HOLDER" on youtube.

[LakeDocktor]

I picked up this case a few weeks ago for $30. So far, I absolutely love it. It holds everything tight and prevents the rods from moving around and the aluminum case protects them very well.

[slammer]

Very nice. Where did you find it?

[jig em up johnny]

is that the new otter rod holder

[LakeDocktor]

I found it on C-List. There is a guy who has an overstock warehouse in Plymouth. I have no idea of the brand and it was the last one he had left. He may have more now, I'm not sure. If you google tradingfloorstore, his name is Blake.

[Ed Carlson]

What is the inside dimensions on that case? Nice case!

[Wild Willie]

Hate to say...but I miss being in the ice rod case business. Anyone still selling ReadyRig cases?

[LakeDocktor]

Ed, the case measures 37" long by 12" wide by 7" deep. I could call the guy I picked it up from and see if he knows who the manufacturer is. He deals in the business of overstock and sells the products at a reduced price. I'll let you know what I find out.

[eve21]

I just got the Plano 153500 takedown shotgun case and like how it is working. I can get 5 rods in it.