Is there a rod sock that fits 12 foot poles?

[KY Grant]

Just ordered me 8 12 foot B 'n' M Bucks Graphite Jig Poles to start spider rigging and was wanting to get rod socks for them but haven't found any for 12 foot poles. Does anyone know if anybody makes them to fit rods that length or will I just have to get the ones from bass pro that fits up to 8 foot rods? Thanks

[CrappiePappy]

to Crappie.com, KY Grant !!

Not sure if there are any "socks" commercially made for a 12' rod ... at least not when it's at full length. Broken down in sections, a sock for a 6-8' rod will work and there are several brands/styles to choose from.

I have several from BPS & Cabela's ... and I prefer the Cabela's brand, due to the simple draw string it has, over the elastic strap system of the BPS brand. The Cabela's brand sock also has a velcro strip on the side, where you can use it to adjust the length of the sock and the snugness of the fit on shorter rods or multi-piece rods.

To get a "sock" that would fit a fully extended/connected 12' rod ... you're likely going to have to sew one, yourself, or get someone to do it for you. Since their primary purpose is to keep rods from getting tangled while stored in a rod box, there's not much call for any for rods over 8' ... since boat rod lockers are rarely made to accommodate rods longer than 8'.

... cp

[KY Grant]

That's what I figured. I'll probably get a couple of the ones supposed to go on to a 8 foot rod and see if that work. My plan is to just keep them connected the whole time. Thinking they will keep the tips tangling up with each other

[CrappiePappy]

That's what I figured. I'll probably get a couple of the ones supposed to go on to a 8 foot rod and see if that work. My plan is to just keep them connected the whole time. Thinking they will keep the tips tangling up with each other

A buddy of mine uses 14' & 16' rods (3pc) and breaks them down ... then uses the small hair "scrunchies" on each end to keep them bundled together. That's the way they stay when in the rod box & not in use. Once in use, they're laid along the gunnel of the boat ... and they do tend to get tangled. He wants a transport setup, but the layout/shape of his boat makes that a difficult task.

You might consider taking the 12' rods down by only ONE section ... then putting them in a rod sock. Just be sure that any hooks left on the line are secured to the reel end of the rod, so that they don't have a chance to stick into the fabric of the rod sock.

And don't forget to come over to the KY state forum & join in on the discussions.

... cp

[KY Grant]

A buddy of mine uses 14' & 16' rods (3pc) and breaks them down ... then uses the small hair "scrunchies" on each end to keep them bundled together. That's the way they stay when in the rod box & not in use. Once in use, they're laid along the gunnel of the boat ... and they do tend to get tangled. He wants a transport setup, but the layout/shape of his boat makes that a difficult task.

You might consider taking the 12' rods down by only ONE section ... then putting them in a rod sock. Just be sure that any hooks left on the line are secured to the reel end of the rod, so that they don't have a chance to stick into the fabric of the rod sock.

And don't forget to come over to the KY state forum & join in on the discussions.

... cp

Thanks for the replies. We just got our seat mounts and rod holders from Cumberland Crappie last week and I've kinda started to like the looks of them transport racks they make. Might go that route maybe

[Ranger690]

There is someone on bass boat central that will make them. I'll look.

Rod socks

do you guys use them .........Rod Socks

rod socks...how many people use them?

Who makes the best/most user friendly rod condums?

Casting Socks

[Tracker123]

Make your own with some expandable braided cable sleeves:

Expandable Braided Cable Sleeving, Expandable Cable Sleeving

[Brandon Jennings]

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