IB’s Rod Quiver Revisited - Update

[islandbass]

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 ¼” 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!

[fish_4_life]

That's pretty cool. How much did it all cost to make it and how long did it take?

[OUTLAW]

Nice job,Is that a Shimano Calcutta baitcaster,next to the Curado?

[islandbass]

Originally Posted by OUTLAW

Nice job,Is that a Shimano Calcutta baitcaster,next to the Curado?

Don't I wish! It is a 301A Cardiff. A sweet reel for the price.

Fish 4 Life,

I'll get you a breakdown of the costs. It wasn't too bad, at least I don't think so.

[islandbass]

Here is the approximate cost:

2 - Wooden Dowels 5/8” diameter - $3.50 each $7.00
3 - PVC End Caps 1 ¼” diameter - $0.96 each $2.88
Velcro (industrial strength) 2” x 4” - $3.00
6 - 2” Screws to attach dowels to ends - $0.25
3 – 1” Screws to attach PVC End Caps to bottom $0.25
1 - Sheet of Felt for slots and cover sticky side of Velcro strip - $0.20
½” thick end pieces - ?? scrap wood from garage – free ninety-nine
scrap pieces of pipe insulation – free ninety-nine

< $14.00

Note: Some prices are best guesses, like the cost of the screws.

The amount of time total (I didn't do it in one session) is probably less than two hours. If I had a jig saw, cutting the triangles would have been much faster. I cut them using elbow grease and a hand (box) saw.

[brushhog]

I struggle with my kids lego sets so I'm impressed!! Is it heavy? Out of curiousity, do you know of anyone who makes quivers and how much do they rob people for them?