How do you carry your spare rod on the River

[mspaddler]

I have tried various options carrying an extra rod while on the River.   I have to say I haven't come across the ideal solution.  I tend to wear a wading jacket and try to keep most of my ready use stuff in the jacket.  The jacket has an inside pocket which I have at times just stuck the extra rod inside but of course it tends to be in your face!  The sling packs restrict access to the contents of the jacket especially my camera, important for me as my memory is only as good as my photos!  My backpack tends to slip off one shoulder unless the contents are perfectly balance inside.  I have just ordered a quiver bag from Oleg at Tenkara Times it is a small investment, worth a try.

Three plus years of Tenkara and still struggling with how to carry a spare rod.

Suggestions gratefully received.

Brian

[flatsghost]

Brian
I use a Wychwood rucksack as it is handy for sandwiches,drinks and coat and it has two pockets down each side with a retaining elastic cord. The rods easily fit into this and are retained safely by the elastic. You could carry several rods easily and I have space for my flask in the opposite pocket. If you look on some of the tackle company websites you will find pictures of it. It is not just used for Tenkara but also for salmon and trout trips on rivers and lakes. It is great to walk with and also fish with it on your back and does not get in the way.
Hope this helps.
Glyn

[toneman]

I use the tenkaracentre uk rod holder. I also use the line holder from t USA which means I have a level & furled line for each rod +a few flies in each little fly thing with grey flap. Only note of caution is to make sure top Velcro strap is secure!( by experience!)
M

[adric]

I have a backpack vest combo from Fishtec and can carry additional rods in their carrying tubes straped to each side.

Richard

[adric]

back pack and carrying tube in personal picture

[paul1966]

I bought a cycling rehydration pack from Tesco £15, I threw away the drinking bladder. It has side pockets for two spare rods plenty of room to carry a coat, flask, spare line etc and I hang my net off the back. It is very comfortable and doesn't get in the way. Anything else I need it hanging off a lanyard around my neck
snips, floatant, tippet, hook remover. I've attached a link to something similar I added a couple of loops were the shoulder straps go over your back to secure the top of my spare rod/rods.

wadescycles.co.uk/shop/accessories/quadra-apex-hydration-backpacks-sports-bag-ideal-for-cycling-one-size-black/

[tenkaracz]

I use quiver from The Tenkara Times to carry two rods any time I go fishing.

[mspaddler]

Thanks for a great selection of suggestions. I now have the Quiver from Oleg (as above) although I haven't tried it on the water. I bought the Wychwood Backpack and wore it today for a couple of hours on the River Don, it was very comfortable and definitely did the job with most of the 'stuff' in my jacket and the Backpack for drink and rods. I expect I will get the Backpack/Vest for Christmas! and that will work great when I don't have to wear a jacket for warmth.

[flatsghost]

Brian
Don't you just love it when a plan comes together? You are certainly well equipped now with multiple choices.
Good luck with your wanderings now.
Glyn

[mspaddler]

I used the Tenkara Times quiver on the Don Yesterday. The tubes are a very snug fit but once you get them in I guess they are designed to stay in the Quiver! It was comfortable and did not restrict access to the jacket pocket where I keep my camera. However, not the best if you wish to carry a landing net attached to the collar of the jacket. I did without the landing net while trying the quiver Tuesday, to my cost as I lost a very nice Grayling as I was trying to pick it up. I don't mind normally but my knot on the Utah Killer Bug gave way so that 'Lady' is sporting a hook in its lip until it rusts out. For those minimalists out there who don't carry a net or those with a Tamo tucked in the belt the Quiver will work just fine, and at reasonable cost.

[mspaddler]

So I now have the Quiver from Tenkara Times a rucksack from Wychwood and a vest/backpack from Airflow.  

I love the Wychwood rucksack, it is beautifully made and very comfortable to carry, although I probably would preferred a slightly larger capacity than 25ltrs.

The Quiver as mentioned above is light and comfortable, I am finding the snug fit of the tubes a little bit irritating and I now carry the spare rods in the Quiver without the tube caps as getting them off with cold fingers was a trial.   However, that being said I am using the quiver as a preferred method when I don't need to pack a lunch or spare jacket.  

The vest/backpack from Airflow is extremely well made with lots of bells and whistles built in.  However, there are no dedicated side pockets to carry spare rods so any spare has to go in the backpack portion of the vest thereby restricting what else you can carry on the river and at around 50 pounds it is a pricey piece of kit.  

[tenkaracz]

Jan 20, 2016 17:52:27 GMT mspaddler said:

.. I am finding the snug fit of the tubes a little bit irritating and I now carry the spare rods in the Quiver without the tube caps as getting them off with cold fingers was a trial.  ...

OMG, Brian, the quiver bag was originally intended for inserting tubes without caps . The Tenkara Times provides the bag for free to anyone who buys the second rod and therefore has two tubes.

[mspaddler]

Jan 21, 2016 19:04:29 GMT tenkaracz said:

Jan 20, 2016 17:52:27 GMT mspaddler said:

.. I am finding the snug fit of the tubes a little bit irritating and I now carry the spare rods in the Quiver without the tube caps as getting them off with cold fingers was a trial.  ...

OMG, Brian, the quiver bag was originally intended for inserting tubes without caps . The Tenkara Times provides the bag for free to anyone who buys the second rod and therefore has two tubes.

OK thanks for that Oleg!!  so by trial and error I ended up discarding the caps.   As I say above I am using and liking the Quiver whenever I just need to carry rods, which frankly is most of the time.   A very economical option.

[rabmax]

Hello all.I bought a Yamame some years back & only used it a few times.I plan on doing more Tenkara style fishing this year though.I went & bought a Sato at Christmas too.Even if i am using my western rod i would like to carry a tenkara rod about ready to go with dries or micro nymphs.What's a good option for carrying it about ready.I have been looking at some of the holders talked about on this thread.I do usually wear a small back pack on my back when i go fishing.I am wondering what works best tenkara rod holders or just strapping your tenkara rod in it's tube to your back pack.Cheers all

[mspaddler]

I think it comes down to how much you need/want to carry and whether you hook your net on your jacket/vest. As above I have mostly been using Tenkara Times quiver over my jacket but if I carry my net on the back of the jacket it becomes awkward and just something else to get tangled when you are trying to land a fish.



This winter I have been using Ocean PVC waders, for several reasons:



1. Tough, very tough brambles no problem

2. Very easy on and off, important when it is chilly.

3. Cheap! about £70



The downside of the Oceans is, it is difficult to secure a belt over them and probably impossible to hang a net or  anything else from a belt if you were able to tighten one. So for me I either accept the tangle probability or leave my net behind and risk losing the larger fish.
 The last 3 outings I have struggled with the Quiver and Net on my back and I think I landed fish I would otherwise have lost but Oh the tangles.....  Having said that it does mean I'm carrying 3 T Rods (one in hand and 2 in the quiver) and I can swap without having to re rig again in the chilly weather, quite a bonus.