Spotlight: Garage Vertical Fishing Rod Storage

Rain against the window. I’m convinced that the silence of a garage improves when the graphite rods find their place in the foam. Six rods wait. Use a level. The hardware secures the ABS to the wall and the anchors provide the stability. A cat watches the shadows from the workbench.

The foam teeth compress against the carbon fiber and the rods stay upright against the wall while the world continues to spin outside the door. Which brings me to the geometry of the room. Bass rods fit. Avoid saltwater gear. Order returns. The telephone remains silent.

Bonus background

ABS offers impact resistance for industrial uses. Ethylene-vinyl acetate provides the cushioning in the slots. These materials resist the humidity of a basement. ABS Material Analysis EVA Foam Characteristics

I bet you never realized

• Vertical alignment prevents the warping of rod blanks during storage.
• The rack serves as a drying station for fly lines after a day on the river.
• Mounting the base near the floor protects the guides from kicks.
• Staggered height installation allows the reels to sit at different levels.