North Australian FISH FINDER TM forums

i saw them at the big boy toy expo but i think they were $89 or something and i was thinking it wouldn't be to hard to make one

so has anyone made a travel case for there rod? what materials did they use etc etc?

any and all info much appreciated

Cheers,
Nofo

PVC pipe, PVC fittings (end cap and screw top) and PVC cement.... Done

Just make sure your pipe is wide enough to fit your rod guides in

As above. Also for carrying the reels, again PVC plumbing fitting with end cap and screw end. A bit of foam around the reel and impossible to damage. No need to be careful with it either in the back of the tojo or in the tinnie.

yeah i think i might go to the hardware tomorrow and bring my rod and measure up

but where would a good place be to get foam? thoughts?

Clark rubber or foam
And rubber shop both on the highway in winneile

what?^^

Make sure you get sewer pipe and not stormwater/down pipe.
sewer pipe is stronger and has better/more fittings
Have a look inside the shop bought rod holders and youll see they are pvc sewer pipe

You asked for a place to get foam yeah ???

okay nomad, sewer pipe not storm water, gotcha

yeah, but that didn't really make sense doug

Hi Nofo,

Doug is referring to two shops:

The Foam And Rubber Shop
3/ 410 Stuart Hwy Winnellie

Or

Clark Rubber
518 Stuart Highway

Hey mate

4 inch stormwater / sewer pipe cheap as.....fittings, cheap too. Ya need some glue and some end caps and you'll be laughing. Cut it to the right length then use either pieces of foam or pool noodles slit open to protect ya rods. I got two of em mate out of stormwater and had them for almost 16 years without problem but they haven't seen much sun. As said above, sewer pipe is a bit more hardy.

Cheers

Matt

oh gotcha trier got a little confused there

yeah it definitely doesn't seem like a bad idea to invest in considering how close i come to breaking my rod

thank you for all the info, i ll probably have a whack at making it this weekend
if all goes to plan i post the end result thinking about getting some spray paint and getting creative

I wouldnt get too creative cause mine is covered in airline stickers and associated glues

Nofo wrote:i ll probably have a whack at making it this weekend

Nah, youll need to hire a plumber to do it for you or youll have a demarcation dispute on your hands

hahaha righto nomad