How To Make Your Own Fishing DIY Rod Rack (Step-By-Step)

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At some point in your fishing career, you’ll find yourself with more fishing rods than you have storage.
But building your own DIY rod rack can eliminate the rod clutter and create a nice display piece!
In this new video, you’ll learn the entire process for crafting your very own fishing rod rack.
Even if you aren't a carpenter or a builder, this DIY step-by-step video will make it easy for you to follow along!
Check it out!
Have any further questions?
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[@edwincamacho1176]

great project !...like the simplicity of the rod rack

[@overseas971]

Great job!!! I should try this 🧐🤓

[@leonshelton4282]

A hint is to use blue painters tape to wrap around the boards between each hole to help hold them to gather while you’re drilling. Great looking rack.

[@Saltstrong]

Great tip!

[@jelly_fishing]

Great job Luke !!!

[@Saltstrong]

Thanks Pablo!

[@justuschmiii3173]

Now this is somewhat what I would love to see more of.

[@Saltstrong]

Glad to see that you enjoyed this video

[@mickyj7156]

Cool video man. Just stumbles across your channel now. Something nice you can make in an afternoon and of course great storage for your prize rods ✌😁👍

[@Saltstrong]

We're glad that you found the video helpful! 💪 We appreciate the support!

[@lmay4642]

Thanks! Love the video and all the details. I’m going to try making one this winter!

[@Saltstrong]

Thanks so much!

[@2003zq8]

Nice DIY rod rack

[@carnufiasfishing8444]

That wuz awesome. Im definitely gonna make one

[@Saltstrong]

Thanks! Hope you have fun making your rod rack.

[@stevezakis3274]

Hey Luke. Great instructional video! I thought of an easier way to cut the 1 3/4” holes. Instead of buying two 1x3s, buy an extra 1x6, draw a line lengthwise down the center, mark and drill the holes where you want them, then cut the 1x6 down the line and you have your two 1x3s. Worked for me.

[@fftnfarmer_from_the_north7022]

Thx from the Netherlands!!!! B&B Fishing will be launched quick.. i will send you a photo of our rack!!

[@Saltstrong]

Glad we could help!

[@drewrushlow6947]

Good job man!

[@Saltstrong]

Thanks!

[@MTZFishing]

Nicely done been looking to make a custom rod holder

[@Saltstrong]

Thanks!

[@frederickforde9872]

Thanks I have made my diyrod rackthanks to your channel

[@Saltstrong]

How cool! So glad to see that you made a rod rack.

[@nightflight41]

Not bad I like it.

[@Saltstrong]

Thanks!

[@jay.fishin]

nice 👍

[@Saltstrong]

Thanks for watching!

[@noahjohns7954]

I built one of these a couple years ago, it’s not the best. I’m probably going to build one more like this, because if I give my rack any type of movement half the rods fall. Worked great in a garage closet but no in my bedroom haha

[@JT_70]

Hey Luke. I’ve been wanting to make that exact rack. Where can I find the PDF that you mentioned?

[@Saltstrong]

The PDF is linked in the main article for this video on our website... here's a link: www.saltstrong.com/articles/diy-rod-rack/

[@yakncast7530]

Felt strips glued into half circles (especialy the uppers) would soften the contact point. Posted that half way through before Luke mentioned it. I like his take on it.

[@Saltstrong]

Thanks for making time to post the helpful comment!

[@curtsmith5457]

Where did you find the felt?

[@TheRedWook]

Can I use a 2” hole or does that matter?

[@rickyg1150]

I would love to know the angle for the base. Spacing etc. But I would like to say that if you have a table saw this could be a bit easier. instead of 1x3 gat a 1x6 cut your holes and then rip it in half. Either way job well done sir.

[@Eyesofthasouth]

Nice!! Where’s the template? Thank you, I have so many rods I need organization lol

[@Saltstrong]

The PDF hole guide template is linked in the main article for this video on our website... here's a link: www.saltstrong.com/articles/diy-rod-rack/

[@FEAR37924]

I wasn't able to download the pattern for your rod holder. Would you be able to email it to me please or send me a link to be able to do so. Thank You in advance and I appreciate you doing this for people like myself

[@adgieem1]

Use a 1x6. Drill holes the. Rip board in half. Much easier.

[@Saltstrong]

Good advice thanks!

[@supertruckerrolling]

Put one of those little 2 hole metal plates on the end , screw it on each end and the boards won't move

[@curtsmith5457]

I can't print the PDF, what are the measurements on the holes. It would help if you added the measurements on the PDF

[@mgl_outdoors8836]

Needed some clamps

[@Saltstrong]

Could be added!

[@jimmyorchid941]

You could stain it or paint some fishes on the wood.

[@VizagFish]

It's excellent U stole my idea

[@walte99]

Where is the template located?

[@Saltstrong]

The PDF template is linked in the main article for this video on our website... here's a link: www.saltstrong.com/articles/diy-rod-rack/

[@thomaslewis1781]

wouldn't it had been easier to use a 1x6 drill the holes and then rip it down the middle on a table saw? nice rod rack though

[@Saltstrong]

Yes... I just don't have a table saw so this was the low-cost route.

[@thomaslewis1781]

@@Saltstrong thankfully I do. I think I am going to build 2 or 3 of these. Thanks for the great video and wonderful idea.

[@retrotaint8260]

Is it bad to store my rods in a shed?

[@Saltstrong]

We recommend storing rods in temperature controlled environments to maximize their lifespan (especially if you live near saltwater).

[@ItsAnotherDanny]

dont have the tools for something like this. what I did was buy a 50pack of this little plastic grommets and screwed a couple into the stud in the wall. fishing poles clip right in to them.

[@Saltstrong]

Cool idea!

[@BringBiggieBack]

C clamps

[@rogerbeck5704]

There's no template attached to your instructions.

[@Saltstrong]

The PDF hole guide template is linked in the main article for this video on our website... here's a link: www.saltstrong.com/articles/diy-rod-rack/

[@mellowmoodify]

Looks like you need to build another 10 racks!

[@Saltstrong]

Haha!

[@phillipallen2578]

Didn’t see a pdf file?

[@Saltstrong]

The pdf file is available in our private insider community on the same fishing tips video post at www.saltstrong.com 💪

[@johndavis6613]

Poor carpentry skills 😂

[@XxxTashian]

𝓢𝓱𝓾𝓽 𝓾𝓹

[@Saltstrong]

Appreciate the comment and you watching!