Ice Rod Storage

[RRmaniac]

I am currently searching for new way to store my ice rods.
Right now I am just throwing them in a five-gallon bucket. Anybody have any good compact ways to store 8-10 ice rods?

 

[thriller1]

I use one of those "Plano" double sided gun case. The only downside is I have to fold down the crank handle on the reel so the case snaps shut

 

[luvcatchingbass]

I've been using one of my old soft side thick foam gun cases the last few years. I can get 6 in there I think and a small tackle box. Not as good as a hard case but I'm usually not bombing my way across the ice.
Also I was at Fleet Farm and looked at a new Eagle Claw case for like $50 that looks pretty good.

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http://www.fleetfarm.com/detail/eagle-claw-ice-rod-case/0000000233536

 

[Lapper]

I am not sure there is a good way to do 8-10 rods in one case. I don't do more than 4 in a case without them getting all tangled up. So I have two smaller cases with 4 each.

 

[Duckslayer100]

I am not sure there is a good way to do 8-10 rods in one case. I don't do more than 4 in a case without them getting all tangled up. So I have two smaller cases with 4 each.

Same here. As much as I'd love to be able to take all my rods in one box, it's just easier to keep four in a pack. Less tangles. Less headache. Then I have them split between my walleye rods and panfish rods. So if I'm only targeting one, I can leave half my arsenal in the truck.

 

[Enslow]

Otter makes a nice case that I have for my rods. It takes up quite a bit of room but is a very good case and holds up to 5 rods and reels assuming you aren't using summer sized reels.

 

[Jigaman]

I just posted this in the Winnipeg gear forum but he is my opinion again:

I use this and really like it. Was originally looking at the otter hard case but wanted something with lots of storage pockets. This clam case is quite rigid but not hard (like after a long night of drinking whiskey). I like it other than the ugly color. At the end of the season last year cabelas had the exact same thing only black with their logo and about half price.​

 

[RRmaniac]

I am planning on purchasing 2 that hold 4-5 each. Still haven't decided on what style. Thanks for the feedback. Also, I am using just normal ice spinning reels.

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I use one of those "Plano" double sided gun case. The only downside is I have to fold down the crank handle on the reel so the case snaps shut

That is what I am trying to avoid.

 

[cooter00]

I use the clam and stuff 8 rods in it no lures on them or its a mess

 

[Jigaman]

BTW, they make two versions of the clam (single and double)





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I have the single and 4 rods fit in there nicely.

 

[DJE]

I've got a croxton that holds 6 rods fairly easy and my vex. Plus has pockets on sides for tackle, pliers and whatever else you need.

http://www.cabelas.com/product/Crox...gclid=CPT0roWI1tACFQaOaQod9hgJ6Q&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

[Captain Ahab]

I run two hard cases. One for my lighter rods and one for my heavier stuff.

 

[johnr]

I had mine in a 5 gallon pail too, then went to a soft sided bag with a PVC tube for the rods, might have been eskimo brand. But now with the Polaris Ranger, it has a dozen rod holder holes in the sides of the box, works perfect for keeping the little rods organized and quickly accessible.

Buckets, straps, and holes...its an ice fishermans dream rig.

 

[Bfishn]

It looks like the red/black scheels case will be half price starting tomorrow. It's not a bad case at that price $40. I also have an otter box. They both have there pros/cons. The scheels is deeper and comes with Velcro strips. The otter is longer and more rugged.

 

[greybeard]

I run a Croxton Pond that I've had for probably 5-6 years and love it. I can stuff 8 rods in the main compartment and 2 more in one of the side pockets. Tangling was an issue at first then I started using the Cabela's rod sleeves, problem solved. The plastic mesh ones from Clam and Scheels work alright but I'm much happier with the nylon Cabela's covers, they're just more durable. IMHO the hard side cases just don't have the room or extra pockets that the bag style have.

http://www.cabelas.com/product/fish...storage/_/N-1106033/Ns-CATEGORY_SEQ_111204180

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I am currently searching for new way to store my ice rods.
Right now I am just throwing them in a five-gallon bucket. Anybody have any good compact ways to store 8-10 ice rods?

I think this might suit your needs perfectly.

http://www.cabelas.com/product/fishing/ice-fishing/ice-tackle-storage%7C/pc/104793480/c/104735880/sc/111204180/cabela-s-deluxe-12-rod-ice-rod-bag/2005455.uts?destination=%2Fcatalog%2Fbrowse%2Fice-tackle-storage%2F_%2FN-1106033%2FNs-CATEGORY_SEQ_111204180