brentbullets
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Anyone have a way to store rods in the bow compartment to avoid all the tangeling? Thanks in advance, Brent
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James Holst
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Rod Socks.
They're cheap and they protect the blanks from scratches and dings while completely solving issues with tangling.
Rod tubes, in my opinion,.... blow. I'm not sure how else to put it. They take up an enormous amount of space and limit the total number of rods that can be stored in a locker.
Use the rod socks and you'll be able to put twice as many rods in a center rod storage compartment as you would if you had tubes.
Did I say they were cheap? 
Bass Pro Rod Socks - $4 / Each
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James Holst - In-Depth Outdoors TV Host
IDA Guides Guide Service
Ph. 507-271-0362
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Jason Halfen
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I use socks to keep the rods separated in my 1880, which has a smaller locker than the 2100.
Last time I loaded up for an FLW event, I put 10 rods (in socks) in there. The only ones that I didn't put in there were my 10'6" Wild Rivers.
No tubes = no bent or busted rod guides that invariably catch the open ends of the tubes.
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Jason Halfen ~ IDO Pro Staff
Guided walleye and smallmouth bass fishing in western Wisconsin:
JasonHalfenOutdoors.com
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brentbullets
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Thanks James, I just ordered 8 of them. Will give them a try. Brent
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James Holst
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I'm confident you'll like them. I keep my high end rods in socks all the time, in the boat and out. I'll have to do a test to see how many rods I can get in a 1950 Skeeter locker one of these days. I'm confident I could safely store 15+ rods.
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James Holst - In-Depth Outdoors TV Host
IDA Guides Guide Service
Ph. 507-271-0362
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Chris Tuckner
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You can usually fit 2 in each with ease. 
For $2.97 at Walmart you can get 6 velcro straps with a slot on one end. You wrap it around your rods tips and butts, and it holds two rods together and keeps them from tangling. I also do this with rods that break down.
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deertracker
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I prefer the drift control sox. They are more length precific and if you buy the right ones they will wrap around the handle also. I had the bass pro ones but the elastic would always stretch out. I also store mine out of the boat in them.
DT
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"But now I will send for many fishermen," declares the Lord, "and they will catch them. After that I will send for many hunters, and they will hunt them down on every mountain and hill and from the crevices of the rocks.
Jeremiah 16:16
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James Holst
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Thanks for the info... I wasn't aware of the Drift Control socks.
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James Holst - In-Depth Outdoors TV Host
IDA Guides Guide Service
Ph. 507-271-0362
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deertracker
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About 5 or 6 bucks a piece at Fleet Farm.
DT
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"But now I will send for many fishermen," declares the Lord, "and they will catch them. After that I will send for many hunters, and they will hunt them down on every mountain and hill and from the crevices of the rocks.
Jeremiah 16:16
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Nic Habeck
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+1 on the drift controls, they come in different lengths as well. The only thing I don't like is when I get my cranks tangled in them.
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Nothing makes a fish bigger than almost being caught. ~Author Unknown
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Dan Meyer
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Check out www.rodslick.com We do have the product for sale here at the Skeeter Boat Center.
Here are some benefits to this product:
Easy "Push on-Push off" Application
Convenient loop for easy hanging and storage
Tangle free removal from rod lockers
Protects line, guides, and rod
Remove hooks with ease
Durable polyethylene monofilament
Non-absorbent breathable mesh
Let me know if I can help. Dan
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Dan Meyer
Manager, Skeeter Boat Center
Phone: 715-833-0060
e-mail: dan@skeeterboatcenter.com
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James Holst
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Dan
I saw those at the last Ride and Drive. What's the price?
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James Holst - In-Depth Outdoors TV Host
IDA Guides Guide Service
Ph. 507-271-0362
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Jami Ritter
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From their site it looks like $10 a piece.
Jami
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Kooty
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They even have your color Ritter, PINK!
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I was born in the 70's, grew up in 80's, made my mistakes in 90's now I'm just trying to make up for lost time.
John
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Jami Ritter
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Sweet! 
Jami
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Skeeter Boat Center
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9.95 or 3 for 30.00, just for you James. Dan
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Skeeter Boat Center
Phone: 715-833-2662
info@skeeterboatcenter.com
www.skeeterboatcenter.com
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James Holst
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Man... do I feel the love. 
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James Holst - In-Depth Outdoors TV Host
IDA Guides Guide Service
Ph. 507-271-0362
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WX2100 rod storage
