Here’s a nifty idea for holding your rod while beach fishing.

Diawa Tripod Fishing Rod Holder

– Made from triangular alloy
- Weighs only 2.3kg
- Telescopic legs
- Extends to over 1.75m
- Hard metal ground spikes on legs
- Fittings made from durable plastic
- Fittings luminous in the dark

This great fishing rod rack fits on most pickups or trucks. You can fit a cooler box in the middle – how cool is that – keep your beer cold or your smelly fish/bait outside the cab. Made from aluminium so it won’t break your back getting it on and off the vehicle. I especially like the 45 degree angled tubes – great for holding your rods while you rig them up without sticking them in the dirt or sand. Holds 12 rods, 2 at a 45 degree angle. Rack also holds a 100-quart standard or 94-quart marine cooler. Features adjustments for varying rod lengths; mounts to a front or rear 2″ receiver or a bumper. 18″ x 38″. Aluminum construction. Check out the price at Reels on Wheels?

Rod Storage Clip

If you can’t be bothered making your own, or you don’t have the time or tools – try this alternative…

Bass Pro Shops Vertical Bass Wall Rod Rack Our Vertical Bass Wall Rod Rack is quite possibly the only practical way to teach your favorite rods how to land the large ones through osmosis! Made from solid pine with a sleek oak finish and designed to accommodate up to six rods or rod and reel combos, this rod rack provides the rod storage solution you need along with a look every hard-core basser will appreciate. Soft, adjustable rubber grips secure rods in place keeping them off the ground and out of the corner. Includes mounting hardware. Dimensions: 11.34” x 23.62”.

Another great option is this little rack…

For sale on Craigslist.  The link is: http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/for/1332671030.html

Was posted on August 20th 2009 – so if you looking at this more than a week later it’s probably gone.

Happy fishing

Mark