bing tracking image
Customer Service My Orders
  1. Home
  2. Help Videos And Articles
  3. Fishing Rod Holders Help Hub
  4. Fishing Rod Holders Q&As
  5. Question 525158
Q & A Icon

Fishing Rod Carriers With Lifters For Extra Clearance For Larger Reel Rods  

Updated 03/26/2021 | Published 03/24/2021



Question:

I am the market for a Fishing Rod carrier and need a brand that will give me enough clearance to accommodate my large Surf Reels without having them bounce against the roof of my CRV. I see that you carry the Lift Brackets for the Yakima ReelDeal my question is: does any of the other Bands offer lifters or is my only choice the Yakima? Thanks

1

Helpful Expert Reply:

The Yakima ReelDeal # Y04089 is the only rod holder that has the lifter brackets # Y8860037 to lift the carrier to gain extra clearance. You could get the Yakima FatCat # Y03095 which has lifter brackets built in. This is marketed towards ski and snowboards but can be used with fishing rods too. Either of these options will give you the clearance you need.

expert reply by:
1
Adam E
Ask The Experts a Question >>

Product Page this Question was Asked From


Q & A Icon

Continue Researching

See More Q&A Expert Answers >>
Explore Expert Info Our Expert
on Fishing Rod Holders

Videos

Help Articles

Expert Answers

Others Also Watched
Review of Yakima Lift Brackets - Y8860037
A Closer Look at the Thule RodVault Rooftop Fly Fishing Rod Carrier
How the Rhino-Rack Ski and Fishing Rod Carrier Fits on a 2023 Chevrolet Suburban
Does it Fit? Testing the Yakima FatCat EVO 4 Ski and Snowboard Carrier on a 2021 Toyota 4Runner
Yakima Rooftop Carriers Top Clamp Replacement Review
Setting up the Yakima ReelDeal Rooftop Fishing Rod Carrier on your 2014 Toyota Prius v
The Low-Down on the Inno Fishing Rod Carrier
Firestone Ride-Rite Air Bags with Easy Mount Compressor Feature Breakdown
A Look at the Power Mountain Tallboy 6 Ton Off-Road Bottle Jack with a Military Cargo Trailer
How to Choose a Trailer Brake Controller
An In-Depth Look at the Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit for Towed Vehicles
An In-Depth Look at the Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit
Others Also Read
Trailer Wiring Diagrams
Brake Controller 7- and 4-Way Installation Kit (ETBC7)
How to Measure for Trailer Hitch Drop
Wiring Trailer Lights with a 7-Way Plug (It's Easier Than You Think)
How to Measure Your Trailer Wheel Bolt Pattern
How to Choose the Right Trailer Hitch Class
5 Things to Know About Weight Distribution Hitches
Brake Controller Installation: Starting from Scratch
Trailer Lighting Requirements
The 5 Best Trailer Drop Hitches You Can Buy
Rooftop Cargo Carriers
4 Steps to Choosing Your 5th Wheel Pin Box
Others Also Asked
Rhino-Rack Fishing Rod Carrier Vs Yakima Reel Deal

The Rhino-Rack's Locking Fishing Rod Carrier #RR574F is great product that will work wonderfully for your application, you can't go wrong purchasing this product. This has universal mounting hardware that fits all popular roof rack bar…

view full answer...
Will Thule RodVault 2 Fit 2024 Subaru Crosstrek With OEM Crossbars?

Hi Jake in Roanoke! Yes, the RodVault 2 #TH34FR23YR is compatible with the factory crossbars on your 2024 Crosstrek. It clamps securely onto round, square, and aero-style bars, including Thule’s WingBar Evo or your OEM bars. One note though: the…

view full answer...
Difference Between Rhino-Rack RR576 and RR576F

The Rhino-Rack Ski and Snowboard Carrier, #RR576 is marketed for 6 pairs of skis or 4 boards and is 27-9/16" Long. The Rhino-Rack Fishing Rod Carrier, #RR576F has the same dimensions but uses the F identifier at the end to associate with…

view full answer...
Can I Use The Lift Brackets For My Yakima ReelDeal And How Many Come In Package

I spoke a representative from Yakima about the Lift Brackets for Yakima ReelDeal or Big PowderHound and PowderHound Carriers - Qty 2, part #Y8860037. They said these brackets will give you almost 4" of additional clearance. The lift brackets do…

view full answer...
Why Do Rods Longer than 7 Feet Need to Get Broken Down with Yakima ReelDeal

Hey Dave, the Yakima Rod Carrier part #Y04089 does require that rods longer than 7 feet need to get broken down. This is a cautionary statement due to the flex of rods on that forward clamp. Some rods may have too much flex from the headwinds and…

view full answer...
Can I Install Yakima ReelDeal 2022 Subaru Outback XT With LockNLoad Platform

Yes, you can install the Yakima ReelDeal Rooftop Fishing Rod Carrier - Locking - 8 Fishing Poles, part #Y04089, in the channels of a LockNLoad Platform. You will need the Replacement T-Slot Mounting Hardware for Yakima FatCat and Whispbar Ski…

view full answer...
Questions on the Yakima ReelDeal Rooftop Fishing Rod Carrier

The Yakima ReelDeal Rooftop Fishing Rod Carrier, #Y04089 mounts directly above the crossbars of your vehicle. This means the cross bars determine the placement/spread between the two clamps. So when it is stated to break down rods longer than 7 feet,…

view full answer...
Recommended Ski Lift Brackets for Yakima PowderHound Ski Carrier

It looks like you have the Yakima PowderHound Ski Carrier and in which case you'd need to use the Lift Brackets for Yakima ReelDeal or Big PowderHound and PowderHound Carriers part #Y8860037 to extend the carrier up and offer more room for the…

view full answer...
Can Yakima ReelDeal Fishing Rod Carrier Mount in T-Slots

The Yakima ReelDeal Rooftop Fishing Rod Carrier - Locking - 8 Fishing Poles #Y04089 can only clamp around crossbars so it won't be able to install in the T-slots of your rack. There is an option for a carrier that installs in the T-slots with the…

view full answer...
Can Yakima RealDeal be Installed on Yakima LoadWarrior Cargo Basket

You can definitely install the Yakima ReelDeal Rooftop Fishing Rod Carrier #Y04089 to your Yakima LoadWarrior #Y07070, but you will need to get the Loadbar #8870042 to have a bar at the front for the RealDeal to install on. Aside from that you are…

view full answer...
What is the Difference Between a Class II and a Class III Hitch?

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

view full answer...
Lug Nut Torque Chart for Trailer Wheels

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

view full answer...