Words of wisdom by Chris..."anytime you transport your rod strung up, or outside of its case, you run a high risk of damaging the rod."

I have used the basic commercial cases for years like the one pictured below and feel they are the handiest way to transport rods and reels...in vehicles or boats,etc.

But thinking I wanted to be able to transport without breaking down the rods at all ....for those times hopping from fishing spot to fishing spot...and not wanting to pay the price of the SPORTUBE MASTER-SERIES...I made my own...

I devised this extension....the end of the commercial case is cut off and pvc connectors and screw in plugs used...it can be used either way...

This method covers the problem of exposure to the elements, etc.....and the red looped bunge cord allows you to secure to a roof rack.

Now having done all that I really don't think it's worth the effort....just use the basic case and be content breaking down the rod and leaving the reel, line, and fly intact...you are really not disassembling them.

If you are asking how to store the rods and reels unbroken at home I do have a way of doing that which is really handy and uses normally unused space.
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[This message has been edited by ducksterman (edited 06 January 2006).]

[This message has been edited by ducksterman (edited 06 January 2006).]