Roof rack rod holders

[lachman]

Anyone had experience using those ski carriers on their roof rack for carrying fishing rods. I was looking at the thule uplift pro version. Would be interested if anyone has any home made rod holder ideas also.

[chisel]

I thought about and made up a rod holder for the roofrack on my cruiser ... however as soon as I had it on the roof I realised it was going to be up way too high to easily access - so I gave up.

[Triple]

A few of the Aldi stores still have the ski rack for roof racks discounted to $30 if you want to try em out and just return them if they are no good..

[-Shay-]

Good mate of mine uses them and they work fantastic

[lachman]

Great I will check the aldi ones out first. I did want to carry them with the reels attached so the height may be an issue with the aldi one

[-Shay-]

For $30 vs $200 or whatever it is I think the Aldi ones a re worth a crack

[Triple]

Aldi capalaba has half a dozen still there today for $35.99.

[lachman]

Yeah I saw them at my local Aldi and only had time for a quick look. They look like they are only compatible with the same brand roof rack. Might have to make a bracket but will definitely have a closer look.

[lachman]

Got the aldi ones, absolute bargain $25 and they fit into the rhino rack slot no worries.

[Kiwijohn]

I use them regularly and love them. Instead of having them in the slots I use these

http://www.roofrackcity.com.au/wrap-...hule-aero-wr03

Means I can quickly remove them when not in use and with a different kit use them on the other car(different brand rook rack). The other advantage is that it lifts them up a bit so I don't have to remove reels.

Thanks

John

[lachman]

I use them regularly and love them. Instead of having them in the slots I use these

http://www.roofrackcity.com.au/wrap-...hule-aero-wr03

Means I can quickly remove them when not in use and with a different kit use them on the other car(different brand rook rack). The other advantage is that it lifts them up a bit so I don't have to remove reels.

Thanks

John

So do you use those with the aldi ones or do you have thule ski carrier

[Kiwijohn]

No not the Aldi ones, not sure if Thule as they were pretty cheap, may be another generic brand.