Do you want to take transporting your fishing rods in your truck to the next level? Then this article is for you. We have done deep research and are happy to present to you some of the very best DIY rod holder for truck projects out there.
All the tutorials listed in this article are beginner-friendly. You will only require some basic tools to make most of the projects listed below. Are you ready to build your very first DIY rod holder for truck? Let’s begin!
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1. DIY PVC Rod Holder For Truck
This tutorial is one you want to check out. The creator took time to show 2 different rod holder projects for your truck. For the making process, he used PVC and a couple of other materials. If you are having a hard time transporting many fishing rods in your truck, then this tutorial was made for you. The making process is easy and quite cheap too.
2. DIY Fishing Pole Holder
Who doesn’t love fishing? Well, here’s a guide that shows an ideal way to transport your fishing pole in your truck. I love this tutorial in particular because it shows you how to store up to 5 fishing poles in your truck bed without taking up much space. If you want to transport your rods and still have enough space, check out this video tutorial.
3. DIY PVC Rod Rack For Truck
Making a PVC rod rack isn’t as easy as it may seem. Some advanced projects will require a lot of planning to come alive. For this project, you will need different sizes of PVC pipes which are displayed in the video tutorial. However, you might have to use different sizes of PVC pipes depending on the size of your truck bed.
4. DIY Rod Holder
This is a simple rod holder that you can build for your truck. However, this process only shows you how to make the PVC rod holder, it doesn’t teach you how to install the holder in your truck, however, I think this should be an easy task to complete. The processes involved are very easy to follow and won’t require that you spend too much money.
5. DIY Custom Truck Bed Rod Holder
Why not give your truck bed rod holder a touch of black paint when everyone else is using the “cliche white” Simply make your PVC pipe rod holder for your truck using any method of your choice and for the final touch, add your favorite color. Trust me, you will feel a whole better when you customize the holder to your taste.
6. DIY Truck Bed Rod Holder
So, most people love placing their rod holders just behind the back glass of their truck. Here’s another unique design that makes use of a whole new area. It is space-saving and quite easy to DIY. You can hold as much as 4-8 rods if you wanted (doing the same to the other side of the truck) . I would highly recommend this method.
7. DIY Fly Rod Carrier
If you are one of those people who have very expensive fishing rods and would love to show off, here is the right rod carrier for you. It is ideal for just 1 rod and it sits on the bonnet and roof of the truck. The making process is easy, you will just need a few materials to DIY this rod holder for the truck. Feel free to check out something else if you do not like this design. But, I think it is great.
8. DIY Rod Holder For Truck
If you do not want to mess up your bonnet, another method for storing rods in your truck is by using the already existing section at the top of the roof. If your truck has this rack above it then you can check out this if not, go look for another tutorial. This rod holder doesn’t show off the rod-like others. I’d love to see it as a rod tube holder.
9. DIY Fishing Rod Holder For Truck
10. How To Make A Fly Rod Holder Out Of PVC
Fitting your fishing rod into your truck can be a very difficult task, it most times results in a broken fishing rod or even injury. The safest thing to do is to build a rod holder. This tutorial will show you all the tricks about making a fly rod tube holder out of PVC. The making process might take some of your time but it is worth it in the end.
11. DIY Bungee Cord Rod Holder
Here’s a completely different method that works. This creator used a bungee cord to make a rod holder. Doing this for your truck should be easy if you follow the same steps he used for his. Remember to do some little tweaks here and there to suit your needs. I think this DIY bungee cord rod holder is a great idea.
12. How To Make A Fishing Rod Storage Tube For Truck
Using a tube as a rod holder for a truck is one of the best protection for your rods. With this method, your rods might not get damaged even after having an accident. It also keeps your rods safe from rain water or harsh weather conditions like a hail storm. If you live in an area where the weather condition isn’t top-notch, you would want to use this method.
13. DIY Rod Holder For Truck
This is by far the easiest rod holder to make for a truck. This method will show you how to make a DIY rod holder for 3 rods. You can keep it at the back of your truck and it will align well. For this tutorial, you will need some nails, PVC pipes, and some wood. The making process is easy to follow.
14. PVC Fly Rod Roof Rack
This is a roof rack for one unique fishing rod. It is like a tube that will not only store your fishing rod but protect it from hazardous weather conditions that would have likely caused damage to your rod. The making of this PVC fly rod roof rack might take a while to complete, but it is totally worth it.
15. DIY Vacuum Rod Holder
This is one of my favorite projects on the list. Why? This is because a vacuum rod holder can be removed from your car or truck when you do not feel like using it. You will need 1 Suction cup grip, 1 meter/3 foot of PVC tube, glue or silicone to secure the connections, and some other tools.
16. DIY Truck Rod Tube
If you are a tube lover, here’s another method of making a DIY truck rod tube. You will need (2) 6 PVC pipes, Primer paint, sandpaper, finish paint, and conduit end cap kits, all of which are very easy to come across. As I said, rod tubes give your fishing rod or whatever rods maximum protection.
17. DIY Multi Rod Holder For Truck
If you are like my Dad who has a lot of fishing rods, you would want to consider building something for your truck that will be able to contain most of your fishing rods. This rod holder has been built in a unique way that it can contain more than 5 fishing rods at once.
18. DIY Fishing Rod Holder For Truck
Painting the rod holder to match the bed of your truck is a great trick that everyone should use. In this tutorial, the creator also shows a great way of building a DIY rod holder for a truck. The making process is quite easy. The only hard part might be getting all the materials needed.
19. DIY Fishing Pole Tube For Truck
Besides projecting your rod from damage, tubes also help to conceal the item you are carrying. If you are the type of person that would rather transport your fishing rod quietly without people noticing, then a tube holder should be your first choice.
20. How To Make A Fishing Rod Holder For Truck
Do you have tools at your disposal? Because this tutorial would need it. Here is a simple but cool rod holder that you can build for your truck. This tutorial makes use of PVC pipes and wood. Trust me, it is simple but gold.
Conclusion
We have come to the end of this article on DIY rod holder for truck projects. I hope you were able to find a suitable project to build for yourself. Thanks for stopping by, just before you leave, share this content with your friends and family who own a truck and love fishing.
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