Options for rod/tackle storage?

[ND4LIFE]

I currently have a Scheels soft side ice rod bag but I'm outgrowing it and looking to upgrade. My main complaint with this bag is the felt like fabric inside the case. Hooks get stuck in this material pretty easy. I end up wrapping Velcro strips around them to prevent this. I found this bag on Cabela's HSOforum: NEW! Cabela's Advanced Anglers Deluxe Ice Bags It says it's new so I not expecting many people have it. I can't find anything in the description that states if the inside material is vinyl or cloth. What other similar rod storage bags are out there? Thanks.

[MCRDP]

based on the pictures, the interior doesn't look to be cloth or felt that would catch hooks. it looks like a slick polyester or maybe vinyl

[cps420us]

Not sure if they still make them, but I was able to find a Stone Legacy Revolution bag last year, and they're awesome.

[Marcus Taplin]

I know you said you are looking for a bag, but another good option is a cheap hard gun case. I got one last year and can fit 6 rods and reels no problem! You can toss them in the sled or back of the pickup, it's light and it's cheap. Found one last year for $20 bucks! Same thing as what you would pay $80 for from other ice retailers.

[broman]

The Cabelas bag is just redesigned from last years model. I bought the 8 rod version last year and like it. No protection from crushing, but it stores 4 rods nicely (two on each side). This years model they made the zipper go down all the way on the sides on both ends. On mine it stops on one end, but goes all the way down on the other. As for catching lures in the inside, yeah, it happens from time to time, but since the bag opens up all the way you can easily unhook them. I try to hook my lures to the rod handle on those little hook keepers and I usually don't have many issues. The inside is polyester. Not a hard plastic or soft cotton.

[chad austin]

I know you said you are looking for a bag, but another good option is a cheap hard gun case. I got one last year and can fit 6 rods and reels no problem! You can toss them in the sled or back of the pickup, it's light and it's cheap. Found one last year for $20 bucks! Same thing as what you would pay $80 for from other ice retailers.

Another thing that I've seen people use is a hard case for an archery bow.

[AndRo]

I built in rod storage into my porty, I'd be willing to let my Stone Legacy Revolution Bag go.

[TylerS]

I know you said you are looking for a bag, but another good option is a cheap hard gun case. I got one last year and can fit 6 rods and reels no problem! You can toss them in the sled or back of the pickup, it's light and it's cheap. Found one last year for $20 bucks! Same thing as what you would pay $80 for from other ice retailers.

That is...GENIUS! I've got an old cheap plastic gun case that I never use. It would be perfect for all those expensive TB rods that I cringe when I put in their cases. Awesome, awesome idea!!!

[Chode2235]

I have a hard storage case (otter) and I love it. It can be a bit bulky (I keep it in my truck or on my wheeler) but you know everything in there will make it there and back.

[amateurfishing]

I know you said you are looking for a bag, but another good option is a cheap hard gun case. I got one last year and can fit 6 rods and reels no problem! You can toss them in the sled or back of the pickup, it's light and it's cheap. Found one last year for $20 bucks! Same thing as what you would pay $80 for from other ice retailers.

i had 2 friends recommend this idea to me just for summer storage last year, and u can usually get them on clearance/sale after hunting season sometime, i dont like to carry anything that bulky with me on ice, i just have cheap $5 5 gal bucket organizer...then it holds my live minnows, some tackle, & 4-6 rods...all exposed but vertical and easy access.

[bobbymalone]

I've posted this a few years in a row now but....

I use a soft side rod bag and these things:

It's just fluorescent bulb protector tube - a couple bucks for 8 feet at the orange home improvement store plus some velcro strips.

I use a cig lighter to heat the ends of the plastic tube and round it a bit so it isn't as "sharp"

[Jim Almquist]

I am up to 3 gun cases now. One for my laker rods, one for my walleye rods and one for my panfish rods. I have not broken a single rod since going to this method of storage. Very cheap insurance!

[Get'n Jiggy]

I've made a couple of Bobby's bulb tube carriers for meatsticks (fragile

tips) they work great, thanks Bobby, great idea.

[tsande00]

How did you guys keep the velcro on the tube? I* made up a couple last year but my velcro strips ripped off in the cold weather.

[bobbymalone]

i bought a velcro strap that has the hooks on one side and the fuzz on the other and cut it use as the strap under the reel. The velcro piece dangling in the last picture can come completely off if I pull on it.

For the part on the tube that the strap latches onto, I bought velcro strips with one of those 3M magic adhesives on it and just ran a strip all the way around the tube.

does that make sense?

I haven't had a problem.

[AndRo]

I wish I could go back and edit my post. My bag is sold.

[BartmanMN]

I made the same tubes for my soft side case by pulling the tubes out of my wifes old golf bag. I like your addition of the velcro on the bottom.

[NCLaker]

I really like my Stone Legacy bag. I can fit 6 rod combo's in it. Hoping another manufacture starts to make these again - would be nice if they changed the design slightly so you could stagger your reels when storing in the bag - this would make room to store 2 more rod combo's.

[Marcus Taplin]

Here are just some pics of my set up. 6 rods and 4 tackle boxes and it closes with out forcing it. All I need it my Scout TC, Solo, FL-20, Little buddy and my rod case! Make it easy when you go out by yourself alot.

BRING ON THE ICE!