Hey guys! I just wanted to give you an update about my rod quiver.  Minus the straps or pontoons to make it float, it is pretty much done and I really like how it has turned out.

I will be able to carry three rigs which if I put it on my back would allow my hands to carry other things.


Here is the bottom end. The white things are 1" pvc pipe end caps.  They are cushioned with pipe insulation foam.


Here is the top end with the slots completely carved out after two holes for each slot were made with a forstner bit.


Here is the quiver holding the rods.


From the other side.


A closer look at the slots. They are lined with red felt to help protect the rod from getting scratched.  In addition, the rods are secured by industrial strength Velcro, whatever that means!  The Velcro holds the rods surprisingly well.

Anyway, just thought I'd give you an update. If and when I build a pontoon for it that is functional, I will post it. Oh yeah. The purpose of the quiver is the keep the rods with me while I am fishing/wading so that I don't have to leave it on the shore where it can get stolen at a moment's notice.  The thought of leaving my cruado D/crucial combo on the shore while I'm dropshotting when it can get stolen is a terrible one!

If the rods are on my back or floating close to me, any no good thief would have to come through me to steal my rods. Thanks!

looks good IB,  You get your new scooter?

looks good IB,  You get your new scooter?

You're too funny, Gman. I knew I was going to get ribbed with my son's bike in the background. I didn't even notice it until folks started commenting on it.

Jack,

I have a pic of me using the quiver in the thread I started called, "Take a Parent Fishing."
The coolest thing about it is that I can hold three rods in one hand.  I haven't gotten around to adding the straps because I am coming to the conclusion, I might not need them. Before the quiver, I'd usually hold two rods in one hand and another rod in the other and always came close to dropping one of them if I slipped walking through the bruch on uneven terrain.  The quiver allows me easily and comforatbly hold all 3 rigs together and with one hand. It can be reconfigured to hold even more rods with a different shape. Some type of circular/near octagonal shape with one flat side would work quite well.

http://www.americananglers.net/forum/index.php?topic=3146.0

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Nice job on the toter, IB! Gonna use it this weekend?

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