Can the Inno Rod Box Hold More Than 8 Fishing Rods if They Don't Have the Reels on?
Published 10/02/2025
Question:
I am looking for a protected rod transport for long range fishing out of San Diego. I want to be able to mount to crossbars on new truck. I carry my reels separately in a pelican case. The rods vary from6 to 9 ft. Typically these are heavy duty rods from 30 lb to unlimited class. If I don’t have reels attached can the case carry more than 8 rods? Typically I can get 10-12 rods into a large Bazooka tube. The rods are all fairy sturdy. Can also cover the rods with socks or other protection. I just need enough volume. What do you think?
asked by: Ken B
Expert Reply:
Hey Ken!
Since the Inno Rod Box Rooftop Fishing Rod Carrier # IN52FR can hold up to 8 geared up fishing rods I don't see you having any problem with at least 10 rods. For 12 rods you'll likely be stacking some of them on top of each other.
My brother-in-law is super into fishing, and he has full sleeves he puts on his fishing rods so if I were in your shoes I'd do the same just to keep them from scratching each other.
What type of fish do you like to catch? I'm not much of a fisherman myself, but I do enjoy getting out with my wife and kids every once in a while to spend time together fishing.
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Ken B.
10/2/2025
Deep sea fishing… so, the rods are heavy. I saw in the specs that the max load is about 22 pounds. 12 rods might well exceed that. Thanks for the info. Seems like the Yakima roof rod case has a much higher capacity but only extends to 8ft. Hmmm, will need to figure this out. I really don’t want to use a rod holder that exposes my rods to the elements with long trips at highway speeds.