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Title: Anyone ever use or have a Portarod rod rack?
Post by: Still Running on November 04, 2013, 03:28:14 PM
I'm looking for a rod rack for my truck and came across this Portarod rack.

Seems like it would work out for me because it's easy in and out.

Any thoughts?
Title: Re: Anyone ever use or have a Portarod rod rack?
Post by: Ms Fish on November 04, 2013, 04:20:52 PM
I like it! I'll be looking for one myself so if you get it let me know how it works out. I like the fact that it's easy to put in and remove for cleaning!  clp
Title: Re: Anyone ever use or have a Portarod rod rack?
Post by: fellinger on November 04, 2013, 04:42:23 PM
I don't see how it can't work. It appears to be the same type of product that truck drivers use to secure loads in the trailers. What a cool idea.
Title: Re: Anyone ever use or have a Portarod rod rack?
Post by: IrishAyes on November 04, 2013, 05:17:12 PM
Would this work?

Install this (or something similar to it) bar

http://www.harborfreight.com/ratcheting-cargo-bar-96811.html

and put these (or ones similar to them) on the bar.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/6-Boat-Rail-Mount-Fishing-Rod-Pole-Holders-Adjustable-Clamp-On-7-8-1-Tube-/150779936912

Would be cheaper and you can configure it to your needs.
Title: Re: Anyone ever use or have a Portarod rod rack?
Post by: Still Running on November 04, 2013, 05:55:31 PM
I know the cargo bar should work. It looks like the bottom of the tubes sit in the corner of the bed. I am worried about it turning as you drive and the rods working down and the tips hitting the tail gate.  :headscra: I think I am going to order it and give it a try.
Title: Re: Anyone ever use or have a Portarod rod rack?
Post by: Hotrod on November 04, 2013, 08:04:03 PM
I'm looking for a rod rack for my truck and came across this Portarod rack.

Seems like it would work out for me because it's easy in and out.

Any thoughts?

Is that for racks and shovels?  DO you still Fish? :P
Title: Re: Anyone ever use or have a Portarod rod rack?
Post by: Still Running on November 04, 2013, 09:08:20 PM
No just like to have fishing stuff
Title: Re: Anyone ever use or have a Portarod rod rack?
Post by: IrishAyes on November 04, 2013, 11:36:22 PM
It's all for show Rod, you should know that.  ;D
Title: Re: Anyone ever use or have a Portarod rod rack?
Post by: paul-e on November 05, 2013, 12:38:59 AM
 TT^ pcrn
Title: Re: Anyone ever use or have a Portarod rod rack?
Post by: Still Running on November 05, 2013, 05:42:02 AM
It's all for show Rod, you should know that.  ;D

 rofla yea you know what they say "when in Rome"
Title: Re: Anyone ever use or have a Portarod rod rack?
Post by: Hotrod on November 05, 2013, 06:20:45 AM
It's all for show Rod, you should know that.  ;D
t^
Title: Re: Anyone ever use or have a Portarod rod rack?
Post by: Pops Soul on November 05, 2013, 07:22:46 AM
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Title: Re: Anyone ever use or have a Portarod rod rack?
Post by: Lunker on November 05, 2013, 04:40:35 PM
I'm looking for a rod rack for my truck and came across this Portarod rack.

Seems like it would work out for me because it's easy in and out.

Any thoughts?

I have a Portarod and absolutely love it!!!  It is definitely the best fishing rod holder on the market.  I was going to make a homemade rod holder out of 2x4's and PVC and my wife bought me this.  I can't thank her enough.
Title: Re: Anyone ever use or have a Portarod rod rack?
Post by: Still Running on November 05, 2013, 05:32:22 PM
Great to hear thanks. I'm going to order it.  t^
Title: Re: Anyone ever use or have a Portarod rod rack?
Post by: SHARKBITE on December 08, 2013, 09:53:48 AM
Probably a little late on this but just read thi thread....here's one from ebay and there's also one that goes on the tailgate of a truck in same price range, I use this one below. works well except for Surf rods which hang a little low ( I prop a small piece of PVC which gives them plenty of lift)
Title: Re: Anyone ever use or have a Portarod rod rack?
Post by: SHARKBITE on December 08, 2013, 09:57:22 AM
Here's the other one I saw:

Title: Re: Anyone ever use or have a Portarod rod rack?
Post by: sealife on December 08, 2013, 04:03:51 PM
Some more to look at.  I have the bed rail mount and it has been good for the last two years.

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