My DIY fishing rod protector. I made this hard travel case for free out to bits that I had laying around the house.
After snapping my favourite LRF fishing rod in the car door, I needed a protective to keep my new rod safe while in transport. This is what I came up with.
Items you will need
Cord (I’m using green paracord)
PVC pipe that snugly fits your rod
How to build
Cut your PVC pipe so it’s a couple of inches longer than your rod.
Drill two holes at each end of the pipe (4 holes total).
Thread a long length of cord through the bottom two holes and tie a knot — this stops the rod slipping out of the bottom.
Run the cord up the pipe and, about 8 inches from the top, wrap it around the PVC pipe and secure it with a knot.
At the top (open end), thread a shorter piece of cord through one hole — this will act as your closure.
Insert your rod into the protective case.
To secure it, thread the loose end of the cord through the unused hole and tie it as you would a shoelace. This keeps the rod safely in place during transport.
