Just like a flawless cast, the deluxe DoubleHaul™ rooftop fly rod carrier gets you to that ideal fishing spot at dawn or during the early - evening hatch. It lets you transport up to 4 fully strung - up fly rods, each up to 10 ft long, ensuring you're always well - equipped. Come rain or shine, your rods are safely locked and shielded from the elements. The reel box is ingeniously designed to accommodate most reel sizes and can even hold up to 2 spey rods. What's more, it attaches to most roof racks easily with a simple, tool - free universal crossbar attachment. With its modern look and an optional half - length style, it fits any vehicle perfectly. Get ready to fish when the fish are biting! Features: 1. A customizable rooftop fly rod carrier available in 11 ft (365 cm) or 6 ft (183 cm) lengths. 2. Capable of transporting 4 fully strung - up fly rods up to 10 ft (305 cm) long. 3. The top 2 reel slots fit most 12 - wt. reels, and the bottom 2 fit most 10 - wt. reels. 4. The reel box can hold the common fighting butts of single - handed rods. 5. The upper slots of the reel box can hold up to 2 spey rods. 6. Four individual plastic - lined aluminum rod tubes offer strength, separate the rods, and prevent abrasion. 7. Side - placed reels reduce wear on rod - stripping guides and eyelets. 8. Custom - fitted felt padding provides top - notch reel protection. 9. Universal mounting hardware fits all Yakima® crossbars and most other roof racks. 10. Add the SmarT - Slot™ Kit 3 for a sleeker look on a T - slot crossbar (sold separately - SKU: 8007356). 11. Included Yakima SKS (Single Key System) locks secure the rods inside the DoubleHaul™ and lock it to the roof rack. Dimensions: L 333 cm x W 38 cm x H 23 cm. Weight: 21.0 kg. Capacity: Transports 4 fully strung - up fly rods up to 10 ft (305 cm) long. Note that a base rack system is required.
Using this Yakima rooftop fly rod carrier is easy. First, make sure you have a base rack system installed on your vehicle. Then, use the universal mounting hardware to attach the DoubleHaul™ to the roof rack. It's a tool - free process, so you don't need any extra tools. For loading your fly rods, you can place up to 4 fully strung - up rods, each up to 10 ft long, in the four individual plastic - lined aluminum rod tubes. The side - placed reels will help reduce wear on the rod - stripping guides and eyelets. The reel box is great for storing your reels. The top 2 slots fit most 12 - wt. reels, and the bottom 2 fit most 10 - wt. reels. You can also put the common fighting butts of single - handed rods and up to 2 spey rods in the reel box. Once you've loaded your rods and reels, use the included Yakima SKS locks to secure the rods inside the carrier and lock the carrier to the roof rack. When it comes to maintenance, after each use, especially if it's been in wet conditions, dry the carrier thoroughly to prevent rust. Check the mounting hardware regularly to ensure it's tight. If you want a sleeker look on a T - slot crossbar, you can buy the SmarT - Slot™ Kit 3 separately and attach it to the carrier. Just remember, a base rack system is always required for using this carrier.
