Noodle rod storage

[PurpleCatMan]

I just bought a rod case that has a hard tube for the tips and a soft pocket for the reels. I was told I could safely keep to rods in there.

I am wondering if anyone has any tricks for storing rods in a case like this? I have a couple of noodle type rods with very soft tips and I am nervous about keeping my jig on the hook keeper because it bends the rod so much. I really don't want to have to re-tie everytime.... ideas?

[slipperybob]

It's best to tie a fresh jig with those noodle type rods or those soft flexible tips like the JM meatstick if you don't want to break them. Otherwise you'll want a case type rod storage so you can make sure the rod tips don't cross each other or the reel handles don't get turned.

[Northlander]

I have had good luck putting my meatsticks in rod sleeves and then putting into the cases. Seems to protect them fragile tips better and stop the rods from tangling.

[JPowell]

X2 on the rod sleeves. Protects the tip and less tangling up.

JP

[Gus]

X3 for rod sleeves. I put my reel in backspin mode so it doesn't keep tightening the line with every wiggle. I also cinch down the elastic on the rod sleeve so it will not let the reel turn much. And I always peel a little extra line out just in case the reel does turn, it won't pull on the tip. Knock on wood, no broken tips yet.

[fishwater]

I always take off the jig and reel the line back onto the spool all the way.

[Northlander]

X3 for rod sleeves. I put my reel in backspin mode so it doesn't keep tightening the line with every wiggle. I also cinch down the elastic on the rod sleeve so it will not let the reel turn much. And I always peel a little extra line out just in case the reel does turn, it won't pull on the tip. Knock on wood, no broken tips yet.

Yup I always peel a few extra inches of line out as well so I dont get any bend in the tips. Good minds think alike I see.