How to Make Your Own Fishing Rod Rack for a Front of a Truck

Because the back of a pickup truck may be open or enclosed by a single-lock topper, things stored in the back are more susceptible to theft or loss. Instead, transport and lock up your valuable fishing rods in the front of the truck, also known as the cab, where they are safer from break-ins. Another advantage of storing rods in the front is that you can keep them closer to you, helping to prevent damage to the rods during transport. In addition to being handy, a rod rack is removable when not in use.

Things You'll Need

  • PVC pipe
  • Measuring tape
  • Marker
  • Hacksaw
  • Bench vise
  • Hook-and-loop closure fabric
  • Scissors
  • Auto suction cups
  • Sandpaper
  • Slider buckle
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Instructions

    • 1

      Measure out two 8-inch lengths of the PVC pipe and saw them off using the vise and hacksaw. Smooth down the edges with sandpaper.

    • 2

      Wrap a piece of hook-and-loop closure fabric around each piece of the PVC tube, and then use a slider buckle to attach the strap to an auto suction cup like those used for novelty stickers and hangings.

    • 3

      Push the suction cup onto the truck's rear-cab window and push the second PVC/strap combo directly across from it, so you have a set of PVC pipes facing each other horizontally.

    • 4

      Disassemble the fishing rod and slide the PVC pipes closer or farther apart, depending on the length of the rod pieces.

    • 5

      Push the ends of the rods into the PVC pipe on both sides, making sure to push the reel side of the rod in as far as the reel sleeve.

    • 6

      Make additional rod racks for each additional rod you wish to transport in the truck.

    • 7

      Pop the suction cups off the window to remove the PVC rod racks when not in use.