Any woodworking fishermen?

Larry · August 08, 2013, 06:25:17 PM

One might say I have an abundance of fishing rods. Rods for stripers, walleye, bass, and crappie rods. I rotate between the boat and storage. I've made several rod racks in the past, but all took up precious wall space. I did a google just to see what was out there and came up with overhead rod storage. This is my rendition.

Since we live on a COE lake everybody fishes. I had no idea I could sell these things but I've sold several without any marketing effort or really even trying. Hang it in the garage over your car and it occupies unused space.

POSTON WIDEHEAD · August 08, 2013, 06:30:35 PM

I like that Larry. I've never seen them built like that.
I can understand because my R&R's take up wall space. So, what did you do? Utilize air space.

Pretty good idea. Thanks for sharing.

Magicman · August 08, 2013, 09:18:35 PM

I like it. Something like that will work well at the Cabin.

WDH · August 08, 2013, 09:48:16 PM

Did you make the cabinets ???.

Larry · August 08, 2013, 09:56:01 PM

Why of course...where else would a guy with a sawmill acquire cabinets? :D :D

Mooseherder · August 08, 2013, 10:03:54 PM

I'm embarrassed to say my fishing poles are leaning on a garage wall and full of sawdust from the woodworking. :(
I don't deserve to own those poles.
On the other hand my Poles at the cabin will be seeing some action real soon.
I hope they're ready for me. Don't ask me why catching a fish 8 inches in length is so exciting. It just can't be explained.

WDH · August 08, 2013, 10:10:55 PM

Quote from: Larry on August 08, 2013, 09:56:01 PM
Why of course...where else would a guy with a sawmill acquire cabinets? :D :D

I know, it was a stupid question :D. The rod rack is nice, too.

Magicman · August 08, 2013, 10:23:14 PM

But only two of the rods have reels. ??

WDH · August 08, 2013, 10:25:19 PM

They must be in the cabinets.

Magicman · August 08, 2013, 10:32:48 PM

Well they are ~~reel~~ real cabinets. ;D

Larry · August 08, 2013, 10:38:12 PM

:D :D :D

giant splinter · August 09, 2013, 01:55:36 AM

Very nice rod rack, plenty of space and gets them up out of the way nicely. Nice score from the internet Larry, could you text me the link :D :D ;D

POSTON WIDEHEAD · August 09, 2013, 02:11:21 AM

Quote from: Mooseherder on August 08, 2013, 10:03:54 PM
Don't ask me why catching a fish 8 inches in length is so exciting. It just can't be explained.

Another fish story.....quit bragging. :D WHERE ARE YOU DOC?

Ianab · August 09, 2013, 03:08:33 AM

Quote from: Magicman on August 08, 2013, 10:23:14 PM
But only two of the rods have reels. ??

He only as 2 hands to fish with..... :D

Peter Drouin · August 09, 2013, 06:42:42 AM

Nice rack, but why do you have tin roofing in side on the ceiling and not sheet rock or wood?

Larry · August 09, 2013, 07:01:23 AM

This is in the shop. Trusses on 4' centers so I don't think drywall would work. The tin was seconds so ended up being cheap and fast to install. I like it.

Magicman · August 09, 2013, 07:56:58 AM

Plus it reflects light really well.

thecfarm · August 09, 2013, 08:13:04 AM

Good idea. What is COE?

WDH · August 09, 2013, 08:14:26 AM

Probably Corps of Engineers.

Lud · August 09, 2013, 08:38:13 AM

Nice rod rack, Larry. About how high is it hung? I see it's on light chain so does it stay put or does it get to swayin'? A fella might get dizzy if it was swayin' over your head when you tried to put your rod away........... ;D ;D ;D

Larry · August 09, 2013, 11:02:48 AM

Yeap, thats Corp of Engineers.

I hung it where it is a comfortable reach for me. That puts it a little over 7' from the floor. First time I had it too low. It does sway a little but I have never been bothered by it.