Comments on: 100 Day Gear Review: Smith Creek Rod Rack (with VIDEO)

By: Domenick Swentosky

Domenick Swentosky — Sun, 02 Apr 2023 18:44:03 +0000

In reply to Patrick.

From Home Depot, I guess. I just replaced the regular bolt with an eye bolt. Easy peasy.

By: Patrick

Patrick — Sun, 02 Apr 2023 17:59:53 +0000

Hey Dom

Where did you source the eye bolts for your 4Runner?

Thanks!

By: Domenick Swentosky

Domenick Swentosky — Mon, 19 Sep 2022 16:27:55 +0000

In reply to Leroy.

Hi Leroy,

No, not at all. In my 4 Runner, anyway, the rods are way up, not blocking the back window. You can see that in the video.

Cheers.
Dom

By: Leroy

Leroy — Mon, 19 Sep 2022 16:01:35 +0000

Hi Dom, I’m interested in this unit; but I have concerns that with the Rod Rack loaded up, it will substantially obstruct my sight out the rear-view mirror. Have you found this to be the case?

By: Domenick Swentosky

Domenick Swentosky — Fri, 09 Sep 2022 18:22:20 +0000

In reply to Matthew K.

HI Matt. I get all of your concerns. But none of that matter. Right, the rig doesn’t bounce, so the reels never touch each other. The rod tips ride right against my ceiling. You could/should set it up that way. No need then for further protection

Lastly, with splitting the rod, if you reel it in very tight, you could form a kink, yes. But who cares? Just straighten it out with your hand before fishing. And if you don’t reel it in super tight, it doesn’t really kink anyway.

Good thoughts. I hope that helps.

Cheers.
Dom

By: Domenick Swentosky

Domenick Swentosky — Fri, 09 Sep 2022 18:19:47 +0000

In reply to Mark MacLellan.

Cheers.

By: Rick

Rick — Thu, 08 Sep 2022 18:21:37 +0000

On a related note, I recently purchased a set (2) of BASSDASH Casting Rod Sleeves from Amazon. They are too long for a “split” fly rod but can easily be cut to size; the new tip end is then sealed with the heat from a flame. When not in use they form a small roll that weighs next to nothing. They provide remarkably good protection for a split 9′ or 10′ fly rod, for less than $9 per pair. Inexpensive addition to the rod protection and transport toolbox.

Amazon Description

Constructed of abrasive resistant, durable yet lightweight PET mesh sheaths, with an adjustable bungee loop for the reel end.

The rod sleeves are tightly woven and expandable, designed to store and protect fishing rods including fragile line guides and rod tips, they will also avoid line from tangles and abrasions.

By: Mark MacLellan

Mark MacLellan — Thu, 08 Sep 2022 15:16:19 +0000

Oh Hell Yes!!!
Smith Creek rod rack looks Da Sh..Bomb
Does ordering through Amazon support Troutbitten?
Thanx again-Mac

By: Matthew K

Matthew K — Thu, 08 Sep 2022 14:50:34 +0000

Dom, using the splitting-the-rod technique with reeling in the slack, how to you avoid or remedy putting a kink in the fly line/mono rig/tippet? Also you mentioned they don’t bounce around on rough roads… So no need for reel cases or containing the tips of the rods within the rack loops, tips nor reels click together?