Fellow Board Members,By downsizing from an FTD to a Classic, I gave up some rod storage room (especially the depth of the boxes). I usually carry 4-5 spinning rods in the spring-time, and there just isnt as much room in the Classic rod boxes. I saw an ad for “Stick Jackets” in a recent Bassmaster Magazine, and ordered some for spinning and casting rods. They are a little “pricey” ($9.05 each for spinning and $7.05 for casting), but they really do work well and stop the tangles. They work on the “Chinese hand-cuff” principle, but they do work well, plus you can hang up your rod when not in use with the eye-let thats in the tip. Although not for me, personally, they are available in “hot pink” as well as more traditional colors…Ive got 17 rood/reel combos in my Classic, just like I had in my FTD, and no more tangles.BTW, Im at 70.4 on the GPS and at the limiter with a 25″ Tempest. Id like to try a 25″ Trophy or Fury next…
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