Any suggestions on carrying a fly rod on a bicycle?
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Any suggestions on carrying a fly rod on a bicycle?
On the upper zhenry's Fork, there is a mile walk-in at the center of The Ranch. It is incredible, the number of folks who bring their bikes and ride in. Most I have observed keep their rods in their tubes and either hold them against the handle bar, or strap the tube to the frame.
I often bike up Waterton Canyon, near Denver. It is 6 miles to the top, so a bike makes sense to many fishermen. I usually put on waders and wading boots and put my 4 or 5 piece rods in the back of my vest in the rod sack. As long as I zip it closed around the rod, it stays there very securely. I don't like to take any gear along that somebody might think they need more than I do, so I leave nothing with my bike and lock it to a tree.
Ted
Where ya gonna put the deer?
i happen to know of 2 teenagers who carried a 16 foot extension ladder on a motorcycle once, many many years ago. when they thought they was 10 feet tall and bulletproof. obviously not a smart idea. I'd suggest a piece of pvc pipe strapped to the frame, so that it's pretty much worthless and won't walk off. And becareful. I still have the scars from the ladder LOL
hNt
Where there's a will...Quote:
Originally Posted by Luke McLeod
http://www.rightthisminute.com/sites...-bike-deer.jpg
Attachment 13786Attachment 13787LOL! This is the setup I use for hiking in. Not sure it would work for a bike. it will hold 2 rods with reels, one pair of summer waders, my gigantic vest (with everything I own in it) a pair of wading socks, a light jacket, rain coat and various gotta-haves. I add or subtract as the distance/duration/weather dictate.
It also makes fishing a grab-n-go activity. Great fof fast escapes from the house.
Luke I remember seeing that set up
When I was stationed at Homstead AFB I fished in the Everglades using an old Schwin cruiser. I carried my rod in the tube strapped to the top tube of the bike, and all my gear in a rucksack. All the canals had marle roads along side with no autos allowed, and the farther you could get from the paved road, the better the fishing got. When I found an old paperboy's basket, I ditched the rucksack.
I carry my inflatable kayak, gear and 4-piece fly rod in my bike trailer. I usually use one of my Mountain Bikes to go to the streams around here. I can also haul my camping gear. I also have a gun/bow rack for the handlebars, and have brought many deer and feral hogs/Russian Boars home with the trailer. I have hauled as much as 100 pounds on it (it may hold more, but I don't feel like pulling any more than that...). There are trailers that hold a lot more.
http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n...ors/MyBike.jpg
A four-piece fly rod in a case fits in a pannier or handlebar bag very nicely. You can use rear panniers to carry waders, fly vest, boots, etc....