Arrow Cases as Rod Boxes???

[cRaPpiEMaN8265]

anyone do this? i have heard it is a good cheap way to hold your rods and keep them unsnappable! I would like some recomendations on which one to get? i would like to hold 4 combos ranging from 24-28" in length... I suppose it should be waterproof and relatively inexpensive or else i would just get a box made for ice rods...

Thanks for the help!

Ryan

[picksbigwagon]

Dick's sporting goods, plano arrow case, about 9 bucks 2 years ago...It will hold 4 rods (takes a little to learn which one goes where, might have to modify the foam holders) my small tackle box, a small grub box and some other things. Great thing to use if the $ is low and slow coming in.....That big spoting good store in Owatonna was selling the exact same case 2 years ago for 30 bucks, called it an ice fishing rod case....

[harvey lee]

I purchased a Plano a few years back for my laker rods which are a little bit longer than the norm. I have been very happy with it and it really protects my rods well.

[hugonian1]

You may also want to check out the foam lined plastic gun cases. I can fit 4 combo's in there with no problem. You do need to fold the reel handle down but I find these cases really provide great protection.

[BigWadeS]

great post I was wondering the same thing

[cRaPpiEMaN8265]

thanks for the suggestions all! are you guys getting the ones called the "plano protector case"? it is like 30-35 bucks online and is the only plano one i see out there...

Later,

Ryan

[folke2000]

If you are going to spend 30-35 bucks, I would go with the Marcum RodPac. Holds 4 rods in individual tubes, and storage for a tackle box. Ordered mine from the sporting goods store in Walker for 39.99 over the internet. I really do like mine, and it really does a good job of protecting my rods.

[fishin58]

I have used a arrow ony case for 4 years it had worked great, but i went bigger last year with the double gun hunting case by plano for 9 bucks.. I love it it is bigger but it still fits in the clam trap..huge argument by my Dad and I the last time out, I would not allow a pail with because it takes up to much space, I knew we would be walking out.HUGE ARGUMENT!!! He now realizes why I would not allow the pail, but what a stubborn swede!!

[Tom7227]

How about some 2 or 3 inch PVC and a milk crate?

[slipperybob]

Arrow Cases are just about the right size. Some of them are 36" in length so it's good for 32" rods back to back to fit four rods with handles broken down. Then again for that kind of price...get a foot locker. Contico or Plano and get twice the room. LOL's maybe that's too much room. I'm still working on a design plan to arrange rods in my footlocker. I hate the break'n reel handles down, but seems to take sooo much room. Because, I wish that there was a stand up case...less floor foot space.

[SDbowhunter]

I actually did this before i went to LOTW. I was a bit worried about my rods up there so I found my arrow case and squeezed four rods into it. It worked but wasn't ideal. I still need the case for my arrows but so id didnt do any modification. If properly thought out I think it may be an ideal low cost option.

[NAMASafetyDirector]

I used an arrow case for about 3 years, cut the foam to make everything fit just right and I place a towel on top before closing it up to keep everything tight. Works great!

[SSSTaxidermy]

I've used the arrow case for 3 seasons now...I fit 4 rods in there. I looked and researched rod lockers a long time, before seeing them advertised at Sportsman's. I was skeptical, but have been very happy with it...It is very light weight, and takes up minimal room. If your walking a distance for early and late ice action and want to be hands free, you could use the eye holes, (assuming it is for either for some type of lock or added fastening) you could use a couple hooks and fasten a strap to it. Additionally, just as someone mentioned above, you can usually fit a couple small tackle containers in there too...

[wayne556]

I have been using a Plano Bow case mounted to the front of my 4-wheeler for several years and it holds the longer rods with the larger reels without any tangeling.

[mskyfshntchr]

I've been using a plastic gun case for about 5-6 years now. I checked out the bargain cave at Cabela's and found a shorter one. I picked it up for about $10. I can fit 6 combo's easy in mine. You do have to fold the reel handles, but I have never had a problem with anything breaking. The rod case fits right in the front edge of my quickflip 3. Throw it around, bang on it, beat on it and the rods come out fine....Trust me it has happened to my gear!!

[metrojoe]

I have one of those cheaper arrow cases, which I actually use for arrows, but is there enough room for the reel?

There are many good rod cases out there right now. have you looked at any of them? I personally use the Ready Rig rod cases. I can fit 3 of them in the hammock under the seat of my Fish Trap.

[CrappieAttitude]

I have used a cheap arrow case for about 8 years. I have yet to open it up and have a broken tip surprise. I have however had a couple in my soft pack over the years break. The nice thing about them is that with the foam, your rods are seperated and not bouncing around. From bungeeing them to your wheeler rack, to having them sitting in the base of your sled. They protect the rods very well. The only draw back is that your reel handles need to be broken down. I haul 4 rods in in all the time. Ranging from 24-28 inchers. A very cheap way to protect against the elements.

CA