DIY Fly Fishing Rod Valet: Truck Rack Mount for Fly Fishing Rod Case

Here's another kind of shop project. I hope you enjoy.
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[@noah5889]

Just got myself an 03 4runner, this will be one of my first projects👌🏼. Thanks for the inspiration

[@TheLotroNerd]

Great job can you add a parts list in the description.

[@ccsocal768]

Use architectural PVC. Comes in all sorts of glossy colors with no text on it. You don't have to paint it.

[@jasonsfishingagain312]

I experimented with different tubes. PVC and ABS expanded in the sun's heat and sagged. They both also whipped around pretty bad going down the highway. My latest build is using steel tubes. Nothing is going to make those babies flop around.

[@uncannyvalleywoods]

They've definitely sagged a bit in the past year, but I've got them stable in the wind at least. I think steel or aluminum is definitely the way to go. I'd definitely go that route if I decide to rebuild it.

[@jimgillon5099]

Schedule 40 pipe should not flop around

[@josuechacon-cm1fo]

Im curious as to how heavy your build came to be with steel tubing?

[@timkern177]

Oh yeah, "The Dream Stream".

[@AustinIsOutdoors]

Are those PVC adapters and bushings at the 2:00 mark that you cut and fit into the ammo box?

[@uncannyvalleywoods]

Yes, they are.

[@peterplanz2310]

Did you put o-rings on the outside between the coupler and box?

[@uncannyvalleywoods]

I did not, but only because I live in a very dry place. The coupling is glued with PVC cement though.

[@ryanmorrissey4439]

do you find it easy to store 2 rods in the 2" diameter PVC? thanks a ton, I subbed

[@uncannyvalleywoods]

I only store one rod per tube and I wrap my rods in a soft sleeve before penetrating the tube.

[@ryanmorrissey4439]

@@uncannyvalleywoods are you worried/ have you experienced a broken eyelet or anything else from bouncing around within the PVC while uncovered? Thanks again!

[@uncannyvalleywoods]

@@ryanmorrissey4439 I definitely think about it when I'm loading or unloading a rod from the tube, especially because I'm already accident prone, but so far so good. It could definitely happen though.

[@freedom3594]

Awesome video. Great build. Exactly what I was looking for. Is that just a plastic ammo box? Do you know the brand if so? Not sure it’s that important but was curious about the dimensions if you have them. Subbed. Thx!

[@uncannyvalleywoods]

Totally just a plastic ammo box from Amazon. Ten bucks I believe. I have definitely seen this done with metal ammo boxes, but I'd imagine they are slightly trickier to build. You can make the tubes either the full length of the rod or half length. I ended up making mine half lengths, so they are roughly 48 inches long. Let me know if you have any other questions. Thanks for watching and subbing! Not affiliate link: www.amazon.com/dp/B07B1QH4BQ?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_1R4WW6GRR1QY2W5GP8PE

[@jaketuckeyimages]

Did you use 2" pipe? Looks good. I subbed

[@uncannyvalleywoods]

Totally man. 2" pipe. Thanks !