subject: What You Need To Think About With Fishing Rod Storage [print this page] If you are serious about fishing, chances are you have made quite an investment by purchasing rods, reels and lures. Fishing rod storage can be just what you need to keep your rods organized, easy to find and ready to go at a moment's notice. Even more importantly, they can prevent damage from occurring which can seriously prolong the life of the rods you buy.
There are a few different things to consider when putting a storage system together. The first is how many rods you will need to store. If you are someone who likes to purchase rods every so often, you should not only be thinking about how many rods you have at the moment. An expandable or modular storage system may be more what you need.
Space-saving units are easy to find or you can design your own custom version. You may want to fit a regular, run of the mill wardrobe or pantry with slots or grooves. This can store a lot of rods without taking up a lot of space. You can even set up more than one cabinet side by side so that you can store lures, rods and extra line, as well as other accessories such as filleting knives and repair kits.
Portable cases that fit one or two rods are also popular and affordable. They may involve a compartment where you can store a reel separately and may have room for equipment such as reels, extra line and lures. Picking one that has enough room for all of the equipment you would normally bring with you for a day or a weekend is something to consider when shopping for these types of storage systems.
The kind of rods you have will also influence your system. You will find that collapsible rods will need different storage units or methods than one piece rods will. As well, since the length can range from short models designed for ice fishing to long ones for use in deep sea environments, you need to consider this when planning how they will be stored or displayed.
Once you have an idea about what you need in your rod storage, you can start shopping around. Many fishing rod manufacturers also make storage systems. If you have a rod which is made out of a specific material such as fiberglass or bamboo, you may want to make sure that you pick a storage system that is recommended by the manufacturer since there may be specific temperature and moisture control needs.
Organization is the key to being able to find what you are looking for as quickly as possible. It can also make sure that you do not end up with tangled lines, bent lures and damaged reels. You want to make sure that when it is time to hit the water, you will not need to worry about repairing damage to your equipment first.
