et84 Posted September 5, 2012 Posted September 5, 2012 Did a few searches and couldn't find a topic discussing these yet- http://rodmounts.com/sumo-suction/ So I just bought an '03 F150 supercab, 6'6" bed. Although quite the upgrade from my totaled-out '99 Explorer, I quickly discovered that it was a pain to transport rigged fly rods (or any rods if the bed is full). Tried laying my 8' 5wt diagonally across the bed, and it would fit, but just barely, made me nervous. Thought about going in through the back glass- no go. The rod would bow down and get scraped up where it touches the bottom of my back glass window. Soooo, I just ended up breaking down and re-assembling every time I changed locations. Not a huge deal, but I wanted a less time-intensive way to get from A to B. After looking online, I decided to buy a car top rod carrier. Out of all the brands, I like the Sumo racks by Rodmounts the best, because as far as I know they are the only fully adjustable rack. I really wanted to go with the magnet mounts vs. the suction cup mounts, but I read good and bad things about both. I went outside armed with a refrigerator magnet and I discovered it would stick to my roof, but not my hood. Consequently, I ordered the suction cup version yesterday, hopefully be able to try it out this weekend. FWIW, the truck has a 3" front end lift and 33" BFG A/T's, kinda worried about overhanging branches catching the rod tips. Here's a link to a promo video I found on YouTube- Anyway... does anyone else use the Sumo racks, or a different brand in the same style, suction or magnet? Obviously they are used for short distance transport at low speeds, but for those of you that use these kinds of setups, how far/ fast do you go? Anyone use them with conventional tackle vs. fly rods? Thanks in advance for any replies. Eric "Sometimes it seems like such a hard life, but there's good times around the bend. The rollercoaster's gotta roll to the bottom if ya wanna climb to the top again."
Brian Wise Posted September 5, 2012 Posted September 5, 2012 I had one for a while. Used it hard for about a year and REALLY liked it.....then it failed, haven't used it since. If I get an external rod holder again, it will be a magnet. My Youtube Channel
et84 Posted September 5, 2012 Author Posted September 5, 2012 REALLY liked it.....then it failed, haven't used it since. Thanks for the reply, Brian. Care to elaborate? Did the cups become un-stuck while driving, or did the device itself break? "Sometimes it seems like such a hard life, but there's good times around the bend. The rollercoaster's gotta roll to the bottom if ya wanna climb to the top again."
fishinwrench Posted September 5, 2012 Posted September 5, 2012 . FWIW, the truck has a 3" front end lift and 33" BFG A/T's, kinda worried about overhanging branches catching the rod tips. To hell with the rod rack, Let's see that badass truck!
et84 Posted September 6, 2012 Author Posted September 6, 2012 To hell with the rod rack, Let's see that badass truck! Awww, I thought you'd never ask. As you can tell, I'm still a bit excited about the new truck- shined 'er up and took a few pics this morning. And so I don't to hijack my own thread, I'll revisit the topic at hand. The rod mount shipped today so I probably won't have it til next week. I'll re-post after a few trips and let everyone know how it holds up. "Sometimes it seems like such a hard life, but there's good times around the bend. The rollercoaster's gotta roll to the bottom if ya wanna climb to the top again."
fishinwrench Posted September 6, 2012 Posted September 6, 2012 I'm a die-hard Chevy man, so it pains me to say this..... That is a killer fish wagon ! Congrats!
Brian Wise Posted September 6, 2012 Posted September 6, 2012 Awww, I thought you'd never ask. As you can tell, I'm still a bit excited about the new truck- shined 'er up and took a few pics this morning. And so I don't to hijack my own thread, I'll revisit the topic at hand. The rod mount shipped today so I probably won't have it til next week. I'll re-post after a few trips and let everyone know how it holds up. NICE! The suction cup failed and flipped up.....I thought my rod was a goner. I stayed on top of mine, cleaning the suction cups all the time. BUT, I 'did' use it a lot, so it may have just hit it's top mileage. (It probably doesn't help that I refuse to drive the speed limit) My Youtube Channel
BilletHead Posted September 6, 2012 Posted September 6, 2012 Sweet wheels Eric! I think we fished together at reel recovery last year. Have you got a canoe rack figured out for the truck yet? BilletHead "We have met the enemy and it is us", Pogo If you compete with your fellow anglers, you become their competitor, If you help them you become their friend" Lefty Kreh " Never display your knowledge, you only share it" Lefty Kreh "Eat more bass and there will be more room for walleye to grow!" BilletHead " One thing in life is for sure. If you are careful you can straddle the barbed wire fence but make one mistake and you will be hurting" BilletHead P.S. "May your fences be short or hope you have long legs" BilletHead
et84 Posted September 6, 2012 Author Posted September 6, 2012 NICE! The suction cup failed and flipped up.....I thought my rod was a goner. I stayed on top of mine, cleaning the suction cups all the time. BUT, I 'did' use it a lot, so it may have just hit it's top mileage. (It probably doesn't help that I refuse to drive the speed limit) Great info, thanks Brian. I won't be using mine nearly as much as you did yours, I'm sure. Sweet wheels Eric! I think we fished together at reel recovery last year. Have you got a canoe rack figured out for the truck yet? BilletHead Thanks! I was at the Rockbridge 2011 retreat, literally changed my life. It's great to encounter someone else who has benefited from the organization, online or otherwise. I hope you're staying healthy! I don't think I'll do a rack for this beast, she's ready to tow (whenever I can get the money for a trailer, that is). "Sometimes it seems like such a hard life, but there's good times around the bend. The rollercoaster's gotta roll to the bottom if ya wanna climb to the top again."
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