Rod Bag or Rod Case

[Jighead4914]

Hi, Just thinking about going to a hard case for my ice rods,but not sure i will like how big they are compare to my ice bag.. Looking at the otter sportsman or the frabill rod safe. Any thoughts on these cases would be appreciate. Thanks

[gunner55]

Quite a few here, myself included, have went to a hard sided gun case. I got a Plano single rifle with scope case for $20 on sale at L & M around the beginning of deer season. I can get 4 rods in there, it's tough, & cheap. A lot of options out there if you go this route.

[castmaster]

I have 3 hard cases and 5 of the Ready Rig "bags". Each has their place. Since you already have a bag(s) I'd recommend adding a case. One thing to be aware of with the hard cases is if you fish with any inline reels they won't fit in a lot of the hard cases. I found a "Lakes and Rivers" brand that is deep enough to hold them. Just something to keep in mind. 

Edited January 28, 2017 by castmaster

[Bass Thumb]

Plano makes a Protector Series single-rifle and a double-rifle case that are excellent values. I own the double-rifle case ($30). It'll hold about 6-8 setups with ease. The double-rifle is quite a large case at 50" long, so I don't carry it along anymore. I just don't have the room in my Clam Kenai. It does make a nice case to have at home for storage all year round.

 

For portability sake, I now use the Plano Pro-Max 1535 on the water ($30). It's a a take-down case, only 36" long. Holds 3-4 rods perfectly and fits on the bottom of my Kenai sled.

 

WIth both cases, I take one half of the foam out and collapse the spinning reel handles. I've never had a problem yet, and I keep fragile rods in there like UL Widowmakers and SUL Tickle Sticks and such.

[Jighead4914]

Hey guy thanks, gunner what model is that plano at L & M,

[Vitreus]

23 hours ago, gunner55 said:

Quite a few here, myself included, have went to a hard sided gun case. I got a Plano single rifle with scope case for $20 on sale at L & M around the beginning of deer season. I can get 4 rods in there, it's tough, & cheap. A lot of options out there if you go this route.

I second this. I spent too much on the otter hard case... it's okay, but you can get a pretty HQ gun case for the price.

Edited January 29, 2017 by Vitreus

[gunner55]

 Plano Single Scoped 48" Hard Rifle Case is the 1 I think I have. Still only $20 online, it was $25 in the store & $20 on sale

[gunner55]

Looking at it a little closer, I think it might be the SE series of the 1 I mentioned. Mfg # 1010-475 & listed for $30 now online. I would think FF would have something comparable, if your not near a L & M

[BriGuy88]

On ‎1‎/‎28‎/‎2017 at 1:15 PM, castmaster said:

I have 3 hard cases and 5 of the Ready Rig "bags". Each has their place. Since you already have a bag(s) I'd recommend adding a case. One thing to be aware of with the hard cases is if you fish with any inline reels they won't fit in a lot of the hard cases. I found a "Lakes and Rivers" brand that is deep enough to hold them. Just something to keep in mind. 

I have the Otter case and haven't had any problems at all with my inline reels fitting in it.   I do fold the handles on my spinning reels though.  I have 5 inlines that are snug as a bug inside the Otter.  It can be a bit bulky at times, but it protects very well.  I don't see myself ever using any other case in the future.

[Glass guy]

Got ride of the rod bag! To many broken tips! Went with the clam bag semi hard love it! Holds all my gear!! Unbelievable how much fits in it!