Need advice on a new ice fishing bag/rod holder...

[BLACKJACK]

Need to get another ice fishing bag/rod holder, I've had a Croxton Pond bag for years but need another bag, when I go on overnight trips, rigging for both the wife and I, too many rods for one bag.

What works for you, what kind is it, and where did you get it?

[Scott M]

Get on the waiting list with HyCreek. Tell them you want a Revolution 8 Pole Ice Rod Case. And tell them you want updates as to if they are going to get production going again. If they can't service you by late summer, they are probably screwed again....this bag is the old Stone Legacy Revolution everyone raves about.

[coombia21]

Get a plano takedown gun case, or an otter rod box. I have the gun case and it works amazing. My buddy has the otter rod box and loves it, I just dont like how big it is.

[BoxMN]

Also, get the full size (widest) rods slicks, cut them in thirds, and sew one end and roll the other. I use that and Otter case, and with the slicks you can easily do 5 or even 6 rods (with reels attached) just fine. I even keep my gulp jars in there. It is a bit larger, but works slick for me. I wish it had some molded in loops for clipping strap to outside, and the hinged end had "feet" to stand up better. Good luck. I sue the slicks in the cheapy bags too and it helps keep all sorted.

[docc8]

I got the lakewood ice pole caddy for Christmas this year. I really like it a lot. My wife got it at Thorne Bros. It is a little spendy but it is nice to have a hard case to protect your rods and has pockets on the outside for tackle. I even put my spare battery in the pocket.

[randerson]

I just got my takedown case from ups yesterday and I think this is the way to go model # 1535 I bought a arrow case a month ago and that would work to just not enough padding

[Woody Erickson]

Get on the waiting list with HyCreek. Tell them you want a Revolution 8 Pole Ice Rod Case. And tell them you want updates as to if they are going to get production going again. If they can't service you by late summer, they are probably screwed again....this bag is the old Stone Legacy Revolution everyone raves about.

I'll second the HyCreek Revolution (aka - Stone Legacy Revolution). I have had one for ?? years. Very functional. I like to use the foam pipe insulators around the rods for extra protection against tangles.

[magnum mike]

I got a bag from Thorne Bros a few years back made by JR's. It came with 4 rod sleeves. Best bag I have ever had. It holds 8 rods very nicely with side pockets for tackle, tools and a Burz-O-Matic torch (never leave the shore without it).

[BLACKJACK]

Get a plano takedown gun case, or an otter rod box. I have the gun case and it works amazing. My buddy has the otter rod box and loves it, I just dont like how big it is.

Really don't want a hard sided box, I've got one for my bow, its noisy and takes up a lot of room. Does a good job of protecting my bow but I don't have $500 ice rods to protect.

[BLACKJACK]

I'll second the HyCreek Revolution (aka - Stone Legacy Revolution). I have had one for ?? years. Very functional. I like to use the foam pipe insulators around the rods for extra protection against tangles.

That bag does look nice!!! Too bad they're sold out. I did book mark the page...

[BLACKJACK]

and a Burz-O-Matic torch (never leave the shore without it).

Curious minds would like to know, what do you use a torch for on the ice??!

[Might_B_A_Pike]

I made a rod storage device for my ice rods a few years ago, I took one of those plastic rod holders that you mount to your wall to hang up summer rods (Berkley was the brand, it holds 5 rods) I just mounted them on a couple scrap pieces of wood about 16” apart from each other, than on one side I mounted a couple bungee cords, when I am transporting the rods I pull the straps over the rods to keep them secure, then when fishing inside my portable, I just hang them on the wall by hanging bungee cords on one of the supports. what I really like about it is that they never get tangled and I can see exacly what I have on all the rods if I want to make some quick changes without fumbling though all my gear.

It works really good for keeping them organized, they are still exposed so its not the best for protecting, I think it would be better protected if I would have mounted it on plywood the length of the rods.

I keep my Thorne Brothers rod in a fully enclosed case to protect it better. But for all of my $20 combos I have been very happy with my little rod holder I built. And I have had no damage to any of the rods

[laportian]

I have a soft Gander Mtn carrying case. I have 6 rod and reel combos in it and it has a full length storage pockets on each side. I keep three small plano trays with all of my lures, extra line, spare gloves and stocking cap on one side. On the other side I have pliers, lighters, flashlights, fillet knives, freezer bags, hand cleaner etc. I think they are under $25. My only knock on it is that my rods get tangled up. It sure beats throwing everything in buckets and aside from my bait and flasher everything is in one place.

[Wes Ellis]

I got a JRs guide rod bag. Nices bag I have seen. I first say them at Lake of The Woods. Morris point had then and Boder view. Great bag. Can hold 8 rods, 2 tip ups, 3 or 4 places for tackle boxes. About $40.