Whats the best rod case? Hint- you can't buy it. But if you need a fancy case instead of one that's hardcore impossible to crush. Then this case idea isn't for you.
What you need for an 8' 2 piece rod!
1- 4'6" PVC pipe 2" dia (a 2 piece rod breaks down to 4')
1- end cap for 2" PVC pipe
1- screw collar for 2" PVC pipe
1- screw in cap for 2" PVC pipe
1- can of PVC glue
1- 8' rod bag for a 2 piece rod (buy it or make it)
Sand all cut ends of PVC pipe to remove any shards of PVC. Clean with rag and water.
Attach the end cap to one end of the PVC pipe with the PVC glue. Attach the screw collar to the other end with PVC glue. leave the cap off and let dry and air out for 24 hours.
When dry put your fly rod in the rod bag, slide the rod bag into the PVC case, screw on the end cap. And walla an almost indestructible rod case.
Cost under ten dollars.
The thing about this case is, it doesn't look like an expensive rod case with some fancy label on it. It looks like a backroom construction. Less likely to be stolen. Nothing fancy but it works. I once ran mine over with a Ford 150 truck. No problem, rod intact, went right on fishing.
Try it out.
PS. you can drill a hole through the screw cap for a lock system. Just use a cable lock set and put the cable through the hole and lock. It can't be unscrewed and opened with the lock in place.
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