A fishing rod holder will Keep your rods separated and prevent tangled lines and lures. It keeps your precious reels off the ground and organizes them one after the other. You can build fishing rod holders for your truck bed, ceiling, wall, and other places possible.

Are you a fisherman who loves to go fishing at the lake or seaside? Or perhaps you’re one of those who live in the city, but still love to fish. Either way, if you are this kind of person, I have good news for you. You don’t need to invest hundreds of dollars in buying fishing equipment to have a nice time fishing. All you need to do is invest a little bit of your time and DIY projects that I am going to share with you today.

DIY Truck Bed Fishing Rod Holder

Carrying a fishing rod is usually a problem for truck drivers, however, there’s a solution. You can build DIY truck bed fishing rod holders and never have to worry about your rods breaking or being damaged while carrying them in your truck. Check out these amazing projects below.

1. Fishing Rod Truck Rack

Level	Easy
Materials	PVC
Cost	$25-$40

If your fishing rod is too long to fit into your truck bed without sticking out, you need a fishing rod holder. This particular one is made from ¼” PVC pipe ripped into two from the middle with a bandsaw (a hacksaw can do the cutting as well)

The ripped pipes were later cut into 1″ half moons. You’ll need a piece of 2×2″ or 1×2″ or better still if you have some PVC pipe trims. The PVC trim is the best option because it will be waterproof. Mount the half moons on the trim. To do this, you need a drill, drill bits, velcro (to reduce friction inside the half-moon), glue, and a bouncer cord.

2. DIY Fishing Rod Holder For Car

Level	Intermediate
Material	Wood
Cost	$15-$20

Things you need to get started are, a lengthy wood saw, measuring tape, screwdriver, Philip head drill, a pocket of rubber bands, and a packet of rod clips. There is a description of where you can buy all these materials. Measure the wood to the dimension of the roof of your car. Note that you might put some screws into the roof of your car as well to make the rod holder permanent. You can forget the screws altogether if you don’t want it permanent.

3. Truck Fishing Rod Holder

Level	Medium
Materials	Wood
Cost	$10-$25

Check out this amazing truck fishing rod holder made from a piece of 2×4″ and 1×7″ wood. The wood pieces were assembled at 45 degrees using a corner brace. The brace was bent from 90 degrees to fit the 45deftee angle, you can adjust this to fit your desire. If your truck has a bed cover and you want to leave it on like the creator of this project, you have to clear the cover and use the strip to keep it in place.

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4. Rod Holder For Truck

Level	Easy
Materials	PVC pipes
Cost	$40

Why spend up to 250  bucks and more on a fishing rod when you can make one for as low as 49 bucks? All you need is a 2×8″ wooden board, PVC pipe, and a rubber cap. Cut the board to size your truck bed and prepare it nicely – sand and shape it if needed. After that, mark the spot where you’ll lay the PVC pipes for the surf fishing rod holders. The measurements used here are the creator’s desire, therefore you can measure and mark the spot as you wish. Then, cut the grooves and install the PVC pipes.

5. DIY Pickup Truck Fishing Rod Holders

Level	Easy
Materials	PVC pipes
Cost	$25-$20

If you’re like the creator of this movie who likes using his truck for things, then you’ll know that having a giant apparatus on the truck bed is not ideal. This fishing rod holder is very simple and portable. If there’s a need for you to remove it, you can easily remove the four screws on the mount or gold the holders flat against the front of the truck bed. You can assemble this pickup truck fishing rod in an hour and thirty minutes.

6. Cheap Truck Bed Fishing Rod Holder

Level	Easy
Materials	PVC
Cost	$20-$35

Check out this cheap fishing rod holder. If you have some scrap PVC pipes and PVC end caps in your storage, it’d be an added advantage as you can cut down the cost even more. Use PVC glue to attach the PVC caps to the pipes. Then pre-drill holes on the PVC assembly and put screws inside, using a drill to attach the PVC assembly to the truck.

7. DIY Fishing Pole Holder

Level	Easy
Materials	PVC pipe
Cost	$15-$40

To build this fishing pole holder, you need four basic tools; a drill, a hole saw, a regular saw, and a screwdriver. It is made from PVC pipe and the first step is to measure the inner diameter and the length of the PVC pipe. Determine how many holes you can drill on the PVC pipe at 6 meters apart. Then drill the number of holes it can contain and ensure the holes go through the other side of the pipe. Attach two end caps to either side of the truck bed with two small holes on them. Use the holes to connect the PVC pipe and attach an L bracket at the middle of the bed for support.

8. Cheap PVC Truck Box Rod Holder

Level	Easy
Materials	PVC pipe
Cost	$15-$30

The number of fishing rods you want to hang will determine the number of materials you’ll need for this box rod holder. For a five fishing rod holder, you’ll need 1×4″ PVC pipe, five T connectors, six elbows, and dine other materials mentioned in the video.  You’ll need a primer to reinforce the connection of the pipe and the t connectors, likewise the other parts. Assemble the box and tilt the side holding the fishing rod a little.

9. No Drill PVC Truck Bed Fishing Rod Holder

Level	Easy
Materials	PVC pipe
Cost	$10-$20

Are you tired of hearing your fishing rod banging around in your truck bed as you drive? Then, you need to check out this simple hack to keep your fishing rod intact on the truck bed. All you need to do is to get a PVC pipe and drill holes in it. Screw the PVC pipe to the bed of the truck, hang your fishing rod and you’re good to go.

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DIY Wood Rod Holder

Here are some ideas on how to build a wooden fishing rod holder using some hand tools and materials you can get from one or at a cheap price at the store.

10. Homemade Fishing Rod Stand

Level	Easy
Material	Wood
Cost	$10-$20

Here is an impressive rod stand made from wood. You can store as many rods as possible. It’s large and doesn’t take up much space wherever you put it. So, you need an 8 footer 2 x 4, and a 12 footer 2 x 6 straight wood.

It also has an elevated base, where you can store other fishing items. So, when building one with this guide, endeavor to follow the instructions for the dimensions carefully to get the right balance for the fishing rod stand.

11. DIY Bank Rod Holder

Level	Medium
Materials	Wood
Cost	$10-$30

All you need for this bank rod holder include wood, springs, eyelet screws, a rod holder, a screwdriver, and a hinge. Get a 12″ long by 4″ wide and ¾” thick wood. Cut the wood into two (not equally). Attach the hinge to the middle to connect both wood pieces with six screws. After that, drill two holes on each piece at the other side of the hinge and drive in the eyelet screws. Hang the spring to put pressure between both pieces. Attach the rod holder to the longer piece and you’re good to go.

12. How To Make A Fishing Rod Stand

Level	Intermediate
Material	Wood
Cost	$10-$20

This is a beautiful, well-finished fishing rod stand. Although it can only accommodate 6 fishing rods, so if you have a large family of above 6 people and they all go fishing, you might need another fishing rod stand to build to store enough fishing rod.

For the wood, you’ve one 1” x 12”, two 1” x 4”, one 1” x 6”, two 1” x 10”, two more 1” x 4”, two 2” x 4” with a 45-degree angle, and finally two 1” x 2”. Now, while building you can adjust the dimensions to reduce the gaps between one fishing rod to the other to accommodate more fishing rods.

13. Fishing Rod Holder

Level	Medium
Materials	Wooden board
Cost	$15-$35

People with very big fishing habits would not own a single fishing rod but as many as they can get. To avoid these rods getting tangled together, you need to build a holder or rack to hold the rods separately. In this guide, you’ll learn how to make one using a flex glue squeeze tube, clear black liquid quart, boards, drill, miter saw, table saw, Forstner bit, pocket hole jig, and hole saw. Carefully measure the wooden boards, then make holes in one of the pieces. Cut the board in half to have the holes split. After that, assemble the split board with other pieces and you’re good to go.

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14. Fishing Rod Storage Solution

Level	Medium
Materials	Pine lumber
Cost	$15-$40

What do you think about these fishing rod storage solutions? Amazing right? The fishing rod storage is made from pine lumber and was built to accommodate eight fishing rods. If you couldn’t get pine lumber, you can use other wood types. Once you get the wood, the first thing you need to do is to sand and prep it. After that, mark the center of the wood and determine the distance that will be between the storage jokes to give you your desired number of storage holes.

15. DIY Fishing Rod Holder

Level	Medium
Materials	Wooden board
Cost	$15-$30

This wooden fishing rod holder is simply classic, it takes very little space and fits greatly next to the wall.  It’s a 100cm×80cm×8cm shelf with two braces that has notches all through. You only need some 2×4″ pieces of wood. Then, drill holes with an even distance in between one of the pieces. After that, cut through the holes to have two pieces of wood with spouted holes. Assemble a shelf with other pieces of wood and attach the split pieces to it.

16. Wooden Fishing Rod Holder

Level	Easy
Materials	Wooden board
Cost	$10-$15

Before starting a fishing rod holder project, you need to determine the number of rods you want to hang, how much space you need, and how much you want to spend on the project. Once you have answers to all these, building a fishing rod holder is very easy. All you have to do is to get some wood pieces as explained in this guide, cut them to length, cut holes for the holder, assemble everything and mount it on the wall.

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17. How To Build A Fishing Rod Rack

Level	Medium
Materials	Lumber
Cost	$15-$35

For proper planning of this fishing rod rack, you can download a free template from this guide. Once you have the template, all you need to do is to gather the materials and tools required for the project. After that, cut the wood pieces to length according to the cutting list provided here or cut according to your preferred length of the rack. After that, make holes for the holder and assemble the whole rack.

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18. How To Make Fishing Rod Rack

Level	Medium
Materials	Wooden board
Cost	$10-$25

The first thing you need to note when building a fishing rod rack is how tall you want it to be. You might need to consider the length of the rod to determine this, and how far apart you want the rod to be on the rack. Once you have this information, the next thing is to gather the materials and tools required. For this particular fishing rod rack, you need a drill, drill bits, meter rule, and glue. Choose the wood pieces that will hold the rods and mark them at intervals for the holes.

19. Fishing Rod Carried & Storage Rack

Level	Hard
Materials	Wooden board
Cost	$19-$40

Having a tangled fishing rod is so tiring, I mean many rods tangled together. To avoid this from happening, you need a rod rack or carrier so that each rod is in its separate place at all times. The creator in this video uses 12mm scrap plywood. You can use the same thing or get another type of wood if you can. Then, get a cutting board(from your kitchen) and use it as a template for cutting the fishing rod carrier. The cutting board is 250mm by 360mm.

20. How To Make A Fishing Rod Rack For $25

Level	Intermediate
Material	Wood
Cost	$20-$25

Here is a video guide that will show you what you need to complete this project. Now, a few essential things you’ll need is a couple of 42 inches board, a jigsaw with a fine blade, a drill, sandpaper, and a rut-oleum glow in the dark spray to help you easily locate the fishing board if where you kept it is dark, or you just returned from fishing at night.

21. DIY Fishing Rod Holder With Storage

Level	Intermediate
Material	Wood
Cost	$20-$25

The supply list for this fishing rod holder with storage is huge but affordable and available. Drill and table saw are two important tools you need, while you should shop for some glue panel project boards, plywood, TROFAST deep storage boxes, wood glue, castors, any color of paint, and Forstner. It’s a simple project, the dimensions and size are in the guide.

This fishing rod holder can only contain 9 fishing rods at a time, I believe it’s a fair number, but if you own more fishing rods, then you should consider checking another fishing rod holder or adjusting the dimensions on this particular one to accommodate more fishing rods.

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22. Homemade Fishing Rack

Level	Medium
Materials	Pine board
Cost	$10-$25

This wooden rod rack can be freestanding or mounted to the wall. It is made from a pine board. All you have to do is to cut the pine boards to pieces. Then, make grooves on each of the side pieces. After that, assemble the boards and you’re good to go. Note that, if you’re mounting the rack on the wall, you need to ensure the screw goes into the stud.

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23. DIY Rod Rack

Level	Medium
Materials	Wood
Cost	$15-$30

This video will take you through the process of building a custom fishing rod holder.  The first thing mentioned in the video is the measurements/dimensions of the wood required for the rod rack. Then, the instructor explained how he drilled all the holes in the 1×12″ pieces that will hold the rod. Then, he assembles all the wood pieces and the rack is done. Note; if you don’t have a saw, you can have them cut the wood for you at the wood store- Lowes or other stores.

DIY Ceiling Fishing Rod Holder

There are so many advantages to mounting your fishing rod on the ceiling; you’ll have enough storage space and maximize your space, and you don’t have to bump into the rack as well. Check out some ideas below and build something amazing.

24. DIY Rod Rack Ceiling Mount

Level	Easy
Materials	Curtain hanger/towel rod
Cost	$20-$30

If you have a curtain hanger, then you should be in this project. Instead of mounting the curtain hanger or repelling it to the wall, you’ll learn how to mount the rod to the ceiling. In this case, this hanger/rod is not assembled for the purpose it was made for officially, here you want to use it as a fishing rod hanger. It will be an added advantage if the curtain hanger is extendable – it will take more rods at once if it’s extending.

25. How To Make A Ceiling Fishing Rod Holder

Level	Easy
Materials	Wood
Cost	$10

Do you have a budget? And you want to make an amazing fishing rod holder that is super functional? Then, check out this ceiling-mounted fishing rod rack. To make it work accurately, position it vertically and fasten it to the stud. Use two and four-inch deck screws to fasten it. All you need for the rod holder are two pieces of wood. Drill the same number of holes on each piece and cut through the holes on one piece to have a ‘?’ shape. The curved piece will hold the tips of the rod while the complete holes on the second piece will hold the base.

26. Wooden Fishing Rod Holder Plans

Level	Intermediate
Material	Wood
Cost	$15-$25

A simple sketch will suffice to assist you to get the dimensions right and have a mental image of the whole project. You need 4 different sizes and dimensions of lumber, for the sides, bases, bottom, and support. Have a hammer, screwdriver, drill machine, tape measure, miter saw handy as you begin. This might take you up to a day to finish if you’re not experienced in woodwork because you need to get the right shape of the wooden fishing rod holder.

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27. Homemade Ceiling Rod Holder

Level	Easy
Materials	Scrap plywood
Cost	$0-$10

You need to get your fishing rod off the floor and out of the way to keep them in a safe condition. All you need is a scrap plywood board, cut out four 4″ wide pieces from the board.  Two of the pieces will be the holder while the other two will be the support. Use pencil and speed square to draw J shapes on the two holder pieces. Then, drill holes at the corners of the J before using a jigsaw to cut through them properly. You can repeat this process for both pieces or use a router to cut the J shapes into the second since you have the first as a template.

28. Ceiling Rod Holder DIY

Level	Easy
Materials	Square edge whitewood
Cost	$16

This ceiling-mounted rod holder is very easy to put together and doesn’t require so much. If you’re just like the creator, you might not finish or sand the whole piece thoroughly, because it’s DIY and it’s for you. The rod holder is made from two 2×4″ pieces. One to hold the base of the rods; on these pieces, you need to drill holes with even distance in-between the holes. And the other piece is for the tip of the rod; you have to cut the same number of holes in the first piece but here, you need to cut slots to each hole at 45a° to allow the rod to slide in easily.

29. Easy Ceiling Fishing Rod Holder

Level	Medium
Materials	Pine board
Cost	$25

The materials and tools required for this ceiling-mounted fishing rod holder include pine boards, a jigsaw, a drill with 2-inch cup bit sandpaper, a hand sander, a clear coat or stain (for the finish), a c-clamp, and tape measure. Cut four pieces from the pine board, then clamp them together evenly and mark holes to be four inches apart then drill through at once. After that, unclamp the wood pieces and cut larger holes in the bottom piece.

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30. DIY Ceiling Fishing Rod Holder

Level	Medium
Materials	Wood
Cost	$20

The weight and dimension of the wood are very important when you’re mounting your rod rack on the ceiling, you need to be sure the wood pieces can accommodate the number of rods you want to have on it. Once you decide on the size and dimension of the wood, gather other materials like L brackets, and timber screws (15mm and 100mm). The 15mm screws are short and will go into the beam while the 100mm screws will connect the wood pieces.

31. DIY Fishing Rod Holder Ceiling Mount

Level	Easy
Materials	Wood
Cost	$10-$20

Two pieces of wood, some screws, a drill, a jigsaw, and a hand saw are all you need to assemble this ceiling mount rod holder.  Depending on how many rod holders you want to be on a piece of wood, drill holes in one of the two pieces at an even distance apart. And on the other piece, use a jigsaw to cut J-shaped curves, the same number as the holes. Use screws to fasten each of the pieces to the ceiling with a considerable distance in between them.

DIY Wall Mount Fishing Rod Holder

Mounting your fishing rod holder to the wall will save you a lot of storage space. The fishing rod also adds function to your wall. Check below for some ideas on wall-mounted fishing rod holders.

32. Wall Fishing Rod Holder

Level	Easy
Materials	Pool noodle
Cost	$10-$20

This wall-mounted fishing rod rack is very easy to put together. All you need is a pool noodle and a scrap 2×4″ or an old fence board. The 2×4″ will be the base when the fishing rod will emerge. The base piece/plate has holes to hold the base of the rods. Then, on top of that, you’ll have a pool noodle attached to the wall to hold the tip of the rods. What you need to do is to slit the pool noodle at intervals to hold the rods. If you like, you can make the pool noodle flat on one side just like you see in this video.

33. DIY Basic Fishing Rod Holder

Level	Intermediate
Material	Wood
Cost	$10-$20

This is great for outdoor use, but can also serve indoors. Get to your hardware store and get one  1” x 4” x 6” lumber, one 1” x 6” x 6” lumber, a drill, tape measure, sandpaper, drill press, long screws, and a circular saw for making the circular-cut designs that you can see in the image, handsaw, and an orbital sander. Every single tool here has its purpose so, if you don’t have one, endeavor to get it before you decide to begin this process.

Some of these tools might be items you already own, so you don’t need to buy them from the hardware store. If you can’t cut the wood by yourself, you can ask for assistance cutting at the hardware store, just go with the right dimensions and you’re good to go. This rod holder can’t accommodate so many fishing rods but you can decide to make more than one of these basic fishing rod holders.

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34. DIY Fishing Rod Holder Plans

Level	Medium
Materials	Pine board
Cost	$15-$30

This wall-mounted fishing rod holder is built in the form of a shelf. It has a base and two support braces by the side. From a piece of pine board, cut out five wood pieces of the same size/length. Then, cut holes in two of the pieces. Sand the holes thoroughly and lick one out of the pieces. Further, cut slots to the holes on these pieces to have something like J shapes on them. Then, assemble all the pieces with wood glue and screws.

35. Wall Mount Fishing Rod Holder

Level	Medium
Materials	Fir strips
Cost	$15

All you need for this wall-mounted rod holder includes Spruce Pine Fir Strips, two Hole Strap U-bracket rigid pipe strap clamps, and wood screws. Then, you need the following tools to put the materials together: a cordless screwdriver, bolt cutters, and level. Once you have these materials and tools, the first thing is to find a suitable place around your wall and mount the fir Strips about 4′ to 6′ apart- it can be from floor to ceiling if you have the space.

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Cheap Fishing Rod Holder DIY

If you don’t want to spend so much on a project line fishing rod holder, you can simply follow the hacks here to create a cheap fishing rod holder from basic materials.

36. Easy & Cheap Fishing Rod Holder

Level	Easy
Materials	Empty can
Cost	$0-$10

With just an empty can of soda or beer, you can make this amazing and cheap fishing rod holder. All you need to do is to cut off some inches from the top of the can. After that, dig a small hole about the size of the can and bury it, making sure to leave the top open. However, ensure to keep the can empty – a wet rod is not easy to work with,  and don’t accidentally kick it. Check the link above for the full details of the fishing rod holder.

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37. Fishing Rod Holder For $1

Level	Easy
Materials	Wiry metal hanger
Cost	$1

You don’t want your fishing rods to tangle together and you don’t want to spend much on buying or building a fishing rod rack. Then, you should be on this. It is very cheap and easy. All you have to do is to buy this wiry metal hanger from the dollar store. The metal hanger is coated in white rubber plastic to protect your rod from scratching the metal. It also has hooks that you can bend or twist to the sides as you like. The hooks hold the rods. Attach the hanger to the wall and assemble your rods.

38. Bicycle Fishing Rod Holder

Level	Hard
Materials	PVC pipe
Cost	$7

This is a multipurpose project, yet it looks simple and practical. It can be used for a trailer hitch as well as a fishing rod holder. The materials and tools required for the build include caster wheels, u-bolt, conduit, PVC pipes, fender-mount machine screws, washers, wing nuts, and hex head bolts. Once you gather all these materials and tools, the step-by-step instructions in this guide will help you put the materials together.

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DIY PVC Fishing Rod Holder

You can never go wrong with PVC in any DIY project. It is very easy to get and doesn’t require so many tools to work out. The most common tool always on demand is a PVC cutter or any saw.

39. PVC Bank Fishing Rod Holder

Level	Easy
Materials	PVC pipe
Cost	$15

Aside from cutting tools like sawzall, handsaw, and husky. You don’t need any other tools to complete this bank fishing rod holder. Cut the PVC pipe to length using any of the tools listed above. Then, cut an angle at the bottom to make it go into the ground perfectly. After that, assemble the PVC accessories and you’re good to go. The PVC accessories include PVC elbow, Tee connectors, and PVC couplings.

40. Collapsible PVC Rod Holder

Level	Easy
Materials	Scrap PVC pipe
Cost	$5-$15

With some scrap PVC pipes, you can put together this simple fishing rod holder. The design is suitable for more than one fishing rod and the amount of PVC pipe needed will depend on the number of fishing rods needed. All you need to do is to gather the PVC pipe, tee connectors,  and some end caps. Spray paint the PVC pipes and end cap and allow it to dry very well. After that, assemble the PVC pipes, tee connectors, and elbows. Then, you’re good to go.

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41. DIY PVC Fishing Rod Holder

Level	Easy
Material	PVC Pipe, Wood
Cost	$10-$20

Here some PVC pipes will do the job for you. From the image, it looks so easy. The real work involves the cutting of the wood. You can increase the size of the rod holder and add more PVC pipes. You can also decide to app a PVC end cap, it’s not in the original guide but you can get creative with it.

In the image you can see 4 PVC pipes, you can make your 5 or 6. Get your wood scraps for the base, 5 feet of PVC pipe, screws, preferably drywall screws, hand drill, hammer, and a hacksaw.

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42. Sand Spike Fishing Rod Holder

Level	Medium
Materials	PVC pipe
Cost	$15

You need three basic things for this sand spike fishing rod holder; a PVC pipe, a wine bottle, a glass of water, and a heat gun. The purpose of the wine bottle is to shape the tip of the PVC pipe. Using the heat gun, flame polish the tip of the PVC pipe till it gets pliable. Then, insert the heated tip into the wine bottle and force it down. You’ll notice the extension. After that, use a little cloth damped with water to cool down the tip first before putting it in the glass of water.

43. DIY Fishing Rod Holder For Garage

Level	Easy
Material	PVC Pipe
Cost	$5-$7

You don’t need your fishing rod taking up so much space in our garage? You can build this for just less than $10. A few items like PVC pipes, PVC end caps, brass cup hooks and you have an amazing fishing rod holder for our garage. The instructions are easy to follow, and you can make as many holders as you want to accommodate more fishing rods.

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44. PVC Rod Holder

Level	Medium
Materials	PVC pipe
Cost	$55

For this PVC rod holder, you need two PVC pipes, a wooden board, a can of spray paint, and a wood stain. Start by measuring and cutting the wood into pieces for the base of the rod holder. Then, drill holes in the wooden board as explained in this video. The number of holes on it will depend on the number of rods you want to put on it. Aft that, cut the PVC pipes into pieces and assemble them on the wooden board.

45. Fishing Rod Holder For Bike

Level	Easy
Materials	Rubber strap
Cost	$10-$15

Cycling to your favorite fishing spot is amazing and fun but carrying the fishing rods alongside while cycling can be tricky. So this instructable guide had put together some simple steps on how to attach your fishing rods to the bicycle or bikes with ease. All you need for the project include PVC pipe, rubber strapping, small nuts & bolts, cable ties, and apart paints. Cut the PVC pipe to length, spray paint it, and attach it to the bike. Then, use the rubber strapping to hold the rod in place.

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46. DIY Fishing Rod Holder

Level	Easy
Material	PVC Pipe
Cost	$10-$12

You need to take your time and go through this guide, to be sure you really want to do this. The steps are simple to follow but tasking. These materials are not your regular wood or PVC pipes, here you will use 250 GSM tube fabric, an inner tube of 43 x 220 mm, an outer tube of 145 x 275 mm, a top circle of 110 mm in diameter, a bottom joint patch of 30 x 70 mm.

All these cuts have to be done precisely and carefully or you will have to start all over again and that will mean wasting more fabric. You need a standard ruler for measurement, scissors for cutting, and a pencil to make temporary marks.

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47. Homemade PVC Rod Holder

Level	Easy
Materials	PVC
Cost	$10-$25

This instructable will guide you on how to build a PVC pipe fishing rod holder. All you need include PVC pipe, PVC Tee connectors, PVC elbows, PVC cutter, and tape measure. Cut the PVC pipe into pieces according to the cutting list mentioned in this guide or use that as a guide to build your cutting list (if you want your rod holder to be higher or bigger). Then, assemble the base and then the top, and the holder. The assembly doesn’t require glue and they’ll fit tightly.

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48. DIY Bank Fishing Rod Holder

Level	Medium
Materials	PVC pipe
Cost	$20-$30

This video will take you through the process of making a bank fishing rod holder from scratch. The materials required include PVC pipe, PVC end caps, an all-thread rod, and some lock bolts. Drill a hole in one of the PVC end caps. Then, start by threading the cap to the all-thread rod. It is very simple to put together once you get the concept from this video. Watch the video through the link above and you’re good to go.

49. Fishing Rod Holder For Kayak

Level	Easy
Materials	PVC pipe
Cost	$10

Do you need a fishing rod holder for your kayak? There are some conditions attached to having a rod holder on a kayak; if your kayak is inflatable, it might not be good to have the rod holder attached directly to the kayak. However, in this guide, you’ll learn how to attach a rod holder to your kayak with simple steps. This particular rid holder is positioned on the floor of the kayak and tucked behind the seat (very easy to install and remove). You can easily adjust the position of the PVC rod holder because all the joints fit nicely without glue.

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50. PVC Storage For Fishing Rod

Level	Easy
Materials	PVC pipe
Cost	$15

This is another PVC storage for fishing rods by The sticks Brand. The project is quite simple and fun to make.  All you need is a PVC pipe, its accessories, and a sawzall to cut the PVC pipe. Start by cutting ten 4″ pieces from the PVC pipe, then cut eight 6″ pieces. Connect the 4″ pieces with Tee connectors as shown in this video. Then, once you have a nice square frame, attach the 6″ pipes to the Tee connectors.

Conclusion

DIY Fishing Rod Holder projects are a thrifty and easy way of making your own rod holders. If you want to make your own out of conventional materials, there are some cheap DIY Fishing Rod Holder projects and also some expensive fishing rod holder ideas. If you want fast and simple rod holders, then you should look at the ones made from wood or PVC piping.