How I Made My Rod Tube for less than $100. It saves you about $400

[@mayo_fishing638]

The Flex Seal doesn't harden up very well. I found that Rust-Oleum truck bed spray (7.00 a can at home depot) works awesome. The truck bed spray also sticks to the U bolts and brackets so everything matches. Also, the screws that come with the Conduit (Ebay has the Reese Conduit for 47.00 new) are to long and stick through the pipe on the inside which could damage your rods or your hands when reaching in. I bought a 5.00 rivet gun and used rivets which was super easy and keeps people from unscrewing the screws and removing the cap. BTW the ARE Rod Pods are 499.00 each... Crazy

[@Flukemaster]

Dude! Those are all great suggestions. I'm gonna give them a try. Thanks

[@ST4R1SM1NE]

Gotta give props to Gene for always posting up good videos! He would rather share his insights then fish tournaments and be selfish!!! Thanks for the Videos Gene and keep them Coming! We learn a lot from you!

[@Flukemaster]

Thanks Noah

[@adventuresolo4815]

I highly recommend against the Flex Seal to anyone wanting to try this, you can get 2 cans of primer and 2 cans of what ever color paint you want for what 1 can of Flex Seal costs...which is $12-$14 at most big box stores (Walmart, Home Depot, Lowes). Not to mention, if you live somewhere that has high humidity, the Flex Seal struggles to fully cure even after waiting 48 hours as is recommended on the can. Don't waste your time and money on the Flex Seal when there are cheaper options out there that work better... With that said, everything else presented in this video works great.

[@corykroeger2231]

I think you missed the point, He said it was pricey. The point is, it durable and will last. Scrach resistant. If you can't afford it prolly shouldnt be fishing or buying this PVC kit.

[@scottsteele14]

I made one awhile ago and love mine, you can get 8 rods with baitcasters in at once. Take your 4 longest rods going in butt first and put them in longest to shortest then do the same with the next 4 tip first going longest to shortest. It's a tight fit but they get in there and for anyone making one who is reading this USE rod gloves, it's a must have. Great video fluke

[@CarolineWalker-uj8su]

Love the video! We are building this now. Before I drill into my rack. I wanted to ask what are the metal harnesses holding the carrier? So it hangs basically? It doesn’t come with those.

[@wootluver]

Great video Gene. I just finished mine not more than 2 weeks ago. Tip to your fans: Sometimes you can go to a construction home site that is in the PRE LOT phase where they are laying all the plumbing. 6" Schedule 40 PVC that is GREY (at least in Texas) is used during this phase. Often times they have scraps that are 8-10 ft long. Ask the foreman and most likely you can walk away with one, just mind the dirt and scrapes.

[@galvanni1]

How is the tube actually attached to the underside of the aerobars. I have the same bars. Looks like a piece of aluminum solid stock - or is that a cable of some sort that's looped over the aerobar and the tube? If so how is it attached at the connection points?

[@TylerCrosek]

What are the mounting brackets used to mount to rack?

[@davidmarshall8857]

Im gonna build one for my trailer. We go up to the nort Georgia and fish as well as Cherokee N.C and fish . Don't like laying a rod down in the trailer and hope it stays. Thanks for the insight. Why did you paint it black ? Will that weaken the glass in your rods ?

[@MrLiltack]

I watched your video on how to fish a fluke so i picked up some white ice zoom super flukes and got more fish at a local pond than i ever had before! Thank you for teaching the world to fish!

[@Flukemaster]

Awesome. Congratulations

[@BloodSweatnBass]

Awesome Tube, you made the build look easy and simple. Think I may give it a shot

[@johnbrand4995]

Hey Gene, I'm pretty tight on money but I need an all around good rod for fishing. I'm a young guy starting with not much at all, so I'm trying to make it work. I've seen a lot of your videos, and I've been thinking about the Medium/Fast No.8 Blackout with a 13 fishing concept A reel 7.3.1. Is there any other combination that you'd advise getting. I know your really busy but it would help me a lot. Thanks

[@Flukemaster]

Look at the Inception reel. It's only 120

[@motodaddy9367]

hey thanks for going all out as always and showing us how to videos.

[@Flukemaster]

You're welcome

[@ajangsta]

Great video. I have a question. What prevents someone from taking off the U-bolt from the rack? I think that someone could easily skip the lock and just take off the entire unit off the truck and deal with the mess elsewhere.

[@Flukemaster]

The average thief is an opportunist and wouldn't take the time to do that and probably wouldn't have to tools to do it either.

[@fiveonomo]

Sorry to bug you, but I have another question if you could help me out please. Can you please tell me how much of the U-bolt is left after it goes around the 6"PVC tube? I will be mounting this to my kayak trailer and the support is made from 1 1/2" square tubing. From looking at your truck it looks like I would have enough left to make it work.

[@Flukemaster]

I'm pretty sure it's about 2 inches

[@fiveonomo]

2 inches will be perfect! 20 lbs is good as well. Thanks so much for the fast reply. I enjoyed your video so I subscribed. Thanks again.

[@Smalltechguy]

Hey Gene, I've got an ARE topper and can't find anything for the cross bars to fit inside my rails. I had them order me a rod holder and they ordered me the rod holder that you can pick up at walmart...

[@shaunmoore9670]

Thinking about doing this for fly rods, to transport assembled between fishing holes. However, afraid of snapping the tips if I slam on the breaks. Any ideas? I was thinking about shooting a couple bolts through the sides as a stop at the reel seat.

[@michaelstrang8544]

Shaun Moore rod socks are a mans best friend. If you can’t find any that fit the giant 9 footers, you can make felt rod socks with a sewing machine. Plus, you’ll impress your wife when you know how to work the machine.

[@BeyondTheBoundsOutdoors]

Hey gene recommend putting some type of felt or protective material on the inside ends...using mine for a year now and it has scuffed my daiwas up near the breaking wheel of the reel.....man I wish I would've thought of that tpost!

[@Flukemaster]

Thanks man. I really appreciate that. I've got some thin foam sheets in my shop. I'll stick them in there.

[@paulrogers3480]

This looks awesome, going to try it. Why spray it with flex seal though? What’s the advantage of that over other paints or just buying black PVC?

[@Flukemaster]

It looks good and doesn’t flake off like other paints.

[@ccarterrun]

If you haven’t figured out yet, black pvc (ABS) will warp with exposure to direct sunlight. It is not recommended to use as a rod tube, risking damage to your rods.

[@paulq7551]

Just wondering do you have to paint the pvc with flex seal or do you have to paint it at all or do you do it just to make it look better?

[@Flukemaster]

Just to make it look like the 500 dollar one.

[@briangierke1389]

"Second one looks cool" love it! Great vid Gene!

[@adammboyce]

Great timing for this video to pop up on my feed. A.R.E is asking $1,020 per rod tube today. Crazy!

[@willmorgan4590]

how about: shallow water anchor, 3/4 " pcv with t-pcv 8ft...not sure how to make base to hold it steady? maybe larger t-pcv with 3/4" attached need abase? thanks

[@Flukemaster]

It will probably flex too much

[@gastar2000]

Thanks for this video. I've been wanting to do it since you posted it and finally did. I mounted mine on the right side on the outside of the racks as high as it can go. That way it doesn't interfere with whatever I put on top the racks. it's a good fit. The hardest part of this was finding the PVC. The Lowes and Home Depot near me don't carry 6" pvc. I had to go to a plumbing supply yard and it cost $40.00 for a 10' section more than I was expecting but what can you do. I was expecting the brackets to be low end but they are nice quality stainless. Kit (Amazon)$49, 2 cans Paint (Lowes)$22, PVC $40

[@Patton70]

Is there a specific reason you painted the Rod Pod? Black absorbs heat and down here in the South it gets plenty hot! I was just wondering if the heat would affect the mono and fluorocarbon lines on your reels? White reflects light and heat and by leaving the PVC white, you'd save a few bucks as well. Thanks for another awesome video! Keep doing what you do my friend!

[@southerngurlfishing2561]

Patton70 they make white flex seal also if you wanted white I bet he did it to make it more rugged

[@danielzaragoza6997]

Great video Gene!!! Do you know if you can ship the one you made via airplane or ups or anything like that if you were to go cross-country?

[@indywest1]

I'm using this video to help me build a rod holder for just that - airplane travel. I'll mount a handle mid-way on the holder too. I've checked with the airline (American). They said it won't be a problem to check it as luggage. I'm thinking it's comparable to skis. You might check with TSA before add a lock though.

[@JoeyRF]

what kind of kayak mount do you use on your rack to haul your kayak on?

[@Flukemaster]

I use the one that is made for a Hobie Pro Angler. It's white and shaped like a mustache. LOL

[@JoeyRF]

+Flukemaster haha yea I know what your talking about they do look kinda funny. I just got a rack like yours on my truck and was wondering what you used. thanks buddy!

[@magicmailman2566]

What about the bolts aren't they accessible from the outside? Great video too!

[@montanawhite5699]

Magic Mike it’s to deter thieves, if a thief wants something he will get it. Everything you do just makes it harder. Like locking your doors. A thief could easily break your window, making the lock useless.

[@crushingbass5723]

How many rods can you put in their

[@Flukemaster]

4:22

[@troyturnage973]

Gene could you fit 2 casting and 2 spinning rods in the tube with reels on them?

[@pbfreak71]

I can fit 4 spinning and 4 bait casting in mine.

[@darkside2329]

I can't really get any of my spinning rods with the reels on them unless I remove the handles. :(

[@robtosh]

The decals really dress this up nice. How would I go about acquiring some of these and did you have a hard time getting them to stay on the FlexSeal? Thanks again for making this vid. I just finished the project.

[@72mikebro]

Any good sign shop can make stickers....

[@dronesuperheroes6139]

Does the FlexSeal make it waterproof?

[@fiveonomo]

Great Video! Thanks so much for posting it as I have been sitting here thinking that was my next project. Any idea what the Rod Tube weighs all put together?

[@Flukemaster]

No clue but if I had to guess I'd say less than 20 pounds

[@ricklemar60]

Hey FlukeMaster.... why did you cut down to 8'2"? Curious on why that length! thanks!!!!!

[@Flukemaster]

That makes it long enough for the two 7'11" rods that I have and still room for a little foam in the front and back ends.

[@ricklemar60]

Ahhh gotcha... good idea on the foam as well. thanks!!

[@mychalboose5470]

Hey brother, just built mine exact same way. Only question I have is is there anything you do to make your stickers stay on well I'm worried that because it's not a perfectly smooth surface with the Flex Seal that the stickers are going to come right off did you put anything over it to keep them down?

[@Flukemaster]

Put the stickers on and spray over them with clear flex seal.

[@mychalboose5470]

Flukemaster duh lol thanks man

[@drewg1988]

Hey man, great video. Been wanting to make one for awhile. I know this is an old video but I always wonder if you are a fellow Georgia boy and if so roughly what area you live in. Trying to find some better spots to fish that aren’t over fished around Walton county or the extended counties. Any leads?

[@jodytho]

thanks for sharing this. just wondering why it needed to be painted...?

[@JoeStorie]

that's awsome the stickers set it off..I been riding with my rods in the back of my truck and I'm always worried someone is going to steal my stuff ..I'll definitely be making 2 myself good video

[@MantisToboggan-l9n]

I wonder if you can substitute plastidip instead. seems more cost effective and I think it is pretty similar to flex seal. I could be wrong

[@skeeterboy77]

Different sprays all together... Plasti is ment to be removed and flex is more of a rhino liner type spray...

[@MantisToboggan-l9n]

+Trey Harpel gotchya

[@skeeterboy77]

+Edward Reilly I plasti my truck rims and it turned out GREAT, but I can peel it off at anytime...

[@MantisToboggan-l9n]

+Trey Harpel yea man I did the badges on my truck it turned out pretty nice. surprised on how it has held up

[@skeeterboy77]

+Edward Reilly same here...

[@pocketmonstertcg9146]

I know this is an old video but I thought I would post here anyways. I used flex seal as well and after a few months its gotten pretty dirty and caked with dust. It's also really hard to put stickers on, even if you use clear flex seal to seal them in. I appreciate the guide though, I used it to make mine.

[@kongvang4132]

nice. have you made a vertical rod rack? if so can you do a video of it? thx

[@GuessWho-uc5uq]

That would stick pretty high up out of the back of a truck.

[@kongvang4132]

+Guess Who I meant for use in a garage or inside the house.

[@GuessWho-uc5uq]

Ahh i see. My bad!

[@Flukemaster]

I use KastKing Rod Racks. They are easier to take apart and pack up and they are very light weight.

[@jsetser001]

Great vid. A friend of mine was talking about buying rod racks and I told him just make them from pvc . I get home and you got a video on them.

[@Flukemaster]

lol

[@jsetser001]

Awesome job btw. decals make it legit.

[@theparamedicyakker5539]

Stumbled across this video. Thanks for the info Gene. I need to add these to my trailer.

[@lurestolines6027]

Would you still use the flex seal if you made them again today?

[@doctorkayak]

Cricket cricket cricket... Good question! I was wondering the same.

[@calebburkett2075]

What a perfect time for this video. I was about to start looking at these and I'm so glad you made this video before I spent a bunch of money buying one!

[@brianleonard5649]

Hey Flukemaster, just watched your video and it was awesome! I do have a question once the rods are in the pod. What is a good way to reduce the damage of the eyes on the roof rack during traveling?

[@Flukemaster]

Do a google search for TRC Covers. They are rod covers that protect the rods.

[@doctorkayak]

@@Flukemaster Easy to make too!

[@ppha7665]

Made myself one about 3 months ago......cant beat it! i used roll on bed liner instead.

[@0317slainte]

How does bed liner hold up? Thinking about doing another one, the first we've used self adhesive vinyl (roll). Not very durable and a pain to use. Also tried paint and primer that claimed to adhere to PVC. Nope.

[@wessmallwood-angler7719]

All I have to say is awesome stuff Fluke! I've been wanting to see how you did yours, and couldn't wait to watch this one when I saw it pop up on my suggested videos to watch. Thanks Gene!

[@aaronbernthal5237]

how many cans of flex seal did you end up using?

[@Flukemaster]

1.5

[@MrDepalmieri]

Flukemaster I just want to tell you thank you for this video . I did it the same way on my 99 forerunner and it's bad ### . How do I get your decal I want to represent you down in North Carolina? I will pay for it.

[@vballbobsbricks7074]

can you use this on minivan?

[@bobstigler]

...someone could simply unscrew the screws that hold on the end cap and pull the rods out while the lock would remain locked...or simply unscrew the large ubolt nuts and take the entire tube and deal with getting into to tube later. That lock really doesn't prevent much...actually with that big a lock you know something inside is really worth the effort. Nice design but I wouldn't call that secure and I would not feel comfortable leaving that full of rods/reels unattended for too long. In terms of water getting in...you could also angle the rear slightly lower and drill a few pilot holes on the bottom so that if any water did get in, gravity would pull it down and out threw the bottom rear drain holes.

[@bobstigler]

...plus all the advertising is a dead givaway as to its contents...I usually am very stelth about transporting/carring around expensive items. I never understood folks that have those infamous 'protected by 357 magnum' stickers on their vehicles...my buddy used to be one of them untill someone followed him home...then returned when he wasn't...and stole and handfull of nice firearms...or it could have been a home invasion. Plus if you live in a non carry state...when you leave your vehicle to go shopping etc...there is an encentive for a bad person to break into your vehicle because of you advertising your gun. Sorry for my cinical attitude but I have seen many nice folks get robbed because they like to brag or advertise their expensive items.

[@Flukemaster]

99 percent of thieves are opportunistic. If they can't get to it quickly they don't take the chance.

[@bobstigler]

+Flukemaster ...oh I totally agree with you but a cordless drill would make it super easy/quick to unscrew those few end cap screws...i can remember when folks were getting their catalytic converters stolen for their platinum from their trucks......but thanks anyway for your money saving approach. It's always nice to save money so you can by more tungsten weights ;-)

[@Flukemaster]

They'd still have a hard time tearing that thing off with the silicon PVC glue that I used. But I see you're point. I may use Epoxy this time.

[@bobstigler]

+Flukemaster ...that's an awesome idea actually...and perhaps use odd shaped screw heads(not the traditional Phillips for example)...then use lock tight on the nuts that secure those large U brackets on and problems solved! Great ideas!!! Thank you again for your time, effort and earnest love of the passion of fishing. It absolutely is demonstrated with every video you produce!!!

[@montanawhite5699]

How much does the pvc pipe cost?

[@BassGeek]

Good stuff man. Love the DIY stuff.

[@fistcover3831]

Got any ideas like this for a side by side?

[@trextrextrex]

Sounds like a good idea. Now why do your need Flex Seal?

[@freshwaterbassin1469]

Where did u get the end caps?

[@upstateangler9546]

did you not listen to the video?

[@freshwaterbassin1469]

+Upstate Angler must have missed it. I'll watch again

[@Titanium181991]

The product he talks about on Amazon are the end caps

[@doctorkayak]

@@upstateangler9546 Ughhh video? What video...?

[@MrPhoenix1800]

Last year on my trip to flagstaff I had my gloomis 200.00 dollar rod inside my 4Runner and got into my car forgetting about the rod and broke the tip off. Going for another trip this year and I’m going to make this. No more rods in the suv

[@JavierPadron]

I dont know why but I'm looking for video showing how many rods fit and how the slide in.. no one diminstrates this on video... 😑

[@Flukemaster]

It will fit 15 to 20 without reels. Half faced one way and half the other. It will fit 4 rods with Baitcasters.

[@JavierPadron]

@@Flukemaster perfect thank you brother....

[@FishnFireworks]

It's cool that a youtuber with over 100,000 subs is still trying to save money and is in it to help the viewers and not his bank account.

[@Flukemaster]

Thanks Joe, I come by it naturally.

[@seizedcarcass8440]

Awesome video. That’s an awesome diy project

[@Flukemaster]

Thanks 👍

[@TheRAPALA33]

love all your vids gene, very informative and your not afraid to share your tricks, Def my favorite fishing yter

[@dereksparks9750]

How's the flex seal holding up?

[@Flukemaster]

It turned a little gray but still good.

[@tnsteele95]

I realize the stickers look "cool". However, from a theft stand point, wouldn't it make since NOT to advertise what you may have inside?

[@Noah-vj9vy]

If you do it right, it doesn't look like your rods could be stolen if they are that locked inside.

[@thomasjohnson-vf5nx]

because PVC is so hard to cut through...

[@montanawhite5699]

If a thief would cut through a 6” pvc pipe on your truck I doubt he would do it just cause the stickers. Doesn’t mean something is in them at the moment. And also seems like the type of thief that would break your window and Hotwire your truck and leave. Probably faster and safer to steal the whole truck.

[@montanawhite5699]

Heavydxd45 good question. Maybe he doesn’t have a bolt cutter. Saws are more common. And with that thing pvc any saw would do.

[@1tcrjr]

Live life; gotta sticker up my gear!

[@LDMRNGSTR]

Flukemaster i would love to have some of your stickers for my gear do you have any for sale?

[@mrstryker34]

Thanks for another stellar video Gene! Keep up the great work!

[@bradsrader4699]

Would this work on top of an SUV?

[@Flukemaster]

If it's got a roof rack with cross bars I'm sure it will work.

[@MillerMurdaughFishing]

Hey fluke what is your honest opinion on the 13 Concept A

[@Noah-vj9vy]

Well he uses them on a lot of his rods as well as the Inception and the Concept C sooooo........

[@MillerMurdaughFishing]

***** no need to be rude.

[@Noah-vj9vy]

XD

[@MillerMurdaughFishing]

***** I own one and haven't really been able to fish it so I was asking some peoples opinions

[@Noah-vj9vy]

I bought one too, although haven't used it either. I bought an inception and fished the hell out of it thought... That reel is insane, and for $120, just WOW! It is an AMAZING reel. I'm only going to expect more from the Concept A.

[@donaldchristoff4625]

Wow awesome video Gene!! I actually might do that!

[@kendallchavis4162]

What kind of truck is that?

[@Flukemaster]

'01 Tundra

[@briangierke1389]

+Flukemaster if they're smart Toyota should follow in Alumacraft's footsteps and lock down the flukemaster sponsorship. Your influence over the next generation of outdoor enthusiasts (future truck owners) could be massively profitable for them.

[@dansingletary7891]

Great tip Flukemaster!

[@djt3096]

Think I could take this on an airplane? I just flew to destin fl with a bazooka pro and TSA definetly squished/crushed the tube. Several of the guides had to be bent back on one of my brand new rods. This seems stronger for sure.

[@Flukemaster]

It's pretty heavy

[@indywest1]

As long as it's

[@doctorkayak]

Oh sure that's fine! Just do it and then get back to us and tell us how you like using it...

[@sammadisonfishing]

gene, can you please review the concept a and inception

[@Flukemaster]

Coming soon.

[@sammadisonfishing]

+Flukemaster awesome

[@supreme_pizza2238]

Went to the country sportsmen today that's a great store got a few baits today

[@TackleJunky81]

Pretty slick man, nice job!

[@TheFishingExperiment]

That's super cool. Nice work

[@alexcable6232]

Why did you flex seal it?

[@Flukemaster]

To give it a clean look and so my stickers would stand out.

[@Bulln4K]

Did the Flex Seal hold up?

[@nicktangkengko1037]

haven't you made a video touching on how you built it already?

[@Flukemaster]

Nope

[@simplymidwestfishing6461]

Great video brother those are perfect

[@steventott1898]

can you make a review on kasting reels they are cheap and really good

[@jacobritzhaupt4018]

This is so helpful. I'm gonna have to make two for myself.

[@Flukemaster]

Thanks

[@braydenduke5435]

Thanks for the tips I will try and make one like that

[@Flukemaster]

You're welcome

[@ratoneJR]

It's like a tubular oven for your rods.

[@Flukemaster]

Lol

[@doctorkayak]

@@Flukemaster I don't think that was meant to be funny. It seems like it would get pretty hot in there.

[@GabooNx]

Sweet!! Thanks for this Gene!

[@nickblankenberg1002]

Great idea. Awesome Vid!

[@Flukemaster]

Thanks Nick

[@johnrushing3527]

lol I need to install one the inside of my Jeep's roll bars

[@YakMotley]

Great video! Im so going to make one of these !

[@TheAzappia1]

Exactly what I've been looking for. Badass. And that's coming from a Gator. Thanks for posting this.

[@SpeckBrothers]

Dope video saves lots of money

[@roryoconnor5533]

Great video. Thank you.

[@jkmathis35]

great video. thks for the tip

[@23soki23]

I like the rack for the truck gene but you can actually make your own rack for a lot less, same with PVC pipe, you can buy what's called "sand pipe" or sewer pipe that is a lot cheaper the PVC

[@Flukemaster]

I tried that at first and it wouldn't fit. The PVC is also a lot easier to find.

[@23soki23]

+Flukemaster really??? I'm surprised it didn't fit. hmm

[@rodmakermagazine7117]

Nice Job.

[@soverjas]

couldnt you just bought the travel plano airline case for 60 bucks.

[@doctorkayak]

Plano case is more than $60 and they are only 4.5 in diameter. So many reasons NOT to by Plano!

[@WildernessPursuits301]

Great idea

[@chrisn9581]

Great idea! Thanks for sharing. Really enjoy the wealth of info you share. Learned about you through Chad at KBF. Looking forward to seeing some kayak fishing episodes. Did you have to do anything to prep the pipe before the first coat?

[@Flukemaster]

Just make sure it's clean

[@skeeterboy77]

Nice insight gene...

[@treypeterson2778]

PVC pipe is as useful as duct tape and superglue.

[@Flukemaster]

Amen

[@RenegadeRiderBC]

Flex seal blows...its a total rip off and in about 1/2 a year it starts to flake

[@doctorkayak]

You should know about things that blow...

[@johngustas658]

Cheap rod pod?! Sign me up!