DIY Kayak Fishing Fly Rod Holder

Kayaks provide an excellent method for solo fisherman to get to an area they wish to fish without having to spend money on a more expensive boat. While fishing kayaks come with built-in rod holders, if you own a kayak which was meant as a recreational vehicle, you must create your own holder to keep your rods up and safe as you paddle to your fishing destination. The simplest method of storing your rods is to use an old milk crate and some PVC.

Things You'll Need

  • Milk crate
  • PVC Pipe, 1-1/2 inch diameter
  • Tape measure
  • Saw
  • Zip ties
  • Dremel
  • Sand paper
  • Bungees
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Instructions

    • 1

      Cut two pieces of 14-inch-long PVC.

    • 2

      Spray the PVC to match the crate, or spray both to match your kayak, if desired.

    • 3

      Position a piece of PVC along one short wall of the crate so that the middle of the pipe rests along a long edge of the crate, and the bottom of the pipe touches the bottom of the crate approximately two inches from the same long edge.

    • 4

      Secure the PVC in place using zip ties.

    • 5

      Use a dremel tool to carve a small notch in the pipe on the bottom of the end that extends out the top of the crate. This allows a rod to settle naturally in the pipe.

    • 6

      Sand the exposed lip of the pipe so that no burrs remain and it is smooth, to prevent damaging your rods.

    • 7

      Repeat for the remaining piece of pipe.

    • 8

      Secure the crate to your kayak. Most kayaks will feature bungee systems designed for fastening items. However, if your kayak does not you can use bungee cords to firmly anchor the crate in place.