OT: Fishing pole transport?

[Scot Brooks]

I was thinking about rigging up a little fishing pole transport system for my bike and though I'd ask if any of you have any tips.

My initial thought is to get a PVC tube with one end capped, drill some holes along the length, and secure it upright with zip ties on the side of my rack.

[Joe Broach]

Scot, I'd say you're on the right track. What kind of rod are you
carrying? I've carried fly rods in their own tubes hundreds of miles
with no issues. I just bolt a PVC end cap to one of the rear dropout
braze-ons, then toe strap the rod tube to the rear rack. This photo
sort of shows it in action but with a small travel rod tube. I've
carried up to 4 1/2 ft tubes this way, though.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclerslife/2696059023/in/set-72157606334274876

Best,
joe broach
portland, or

[Ron Mc]

All the best roads follow the river.  One thing I like about my Carsick panniers are the outside pockets on front and back.  I can slip in a multipiece rod tube and secure it on top with a toe strap.  There's a Chapman fishing bag inside the pannier.  Brian sells a single, lined canvas pannier for $115.  

http://carsickdesigns.bigcartel.com/product/waxed-canvas-roll-top-pannier-natural

This is a 4-piece rod, but a 3-pc. works just as well. I have a lot of rods.  I've tried a 3pc. in a leather tube strapped to the top tube, but it's ungainly compared to this rig.