Ice Rod Hard Case

lromanchuk · #1 03-25-2021, 08:18 PM

What's the best hard case on the market for rods these days?

I had(recently stolen) the Frabill Case for years. But I didn't like having to break down the reels every time I packed up.

The case needs to be able to hold 6-8 Rods and up to 40ish inches in length. The case gets thrown in the tub and pulled behind the skidoo, so things take a beating.

Whats the best one out there?

Thanks.

mlee · #2 03-25-2021, 09:26 PM

I've got a Flambeau bunk box....I like it.
You can get 6 rods in it without removing reels but only 2 of those can be 40". Just the way the case is built you can get a 40" rod at each end the other 4 need to be 38" or shorter.
The small Plano cases fit in as well. I usually have 5 rods and 3 small Plano cases in mine sling with pliers scissors flashlights soft plastics etc etc.

AlbertanGP · #3 03-25-2021, 10:03 PM

The best cases hands down are Otter's Pro-Tech cases they came out with last year. Good luck finding one until next season. They sold out before we even had hard water up here.

trophyhunter · #4 03-26-2021, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by AlbertanGP

The best cases hands down are Otter's Pro-Tech cases they came out with last year. Good luck finding one until next season. They sold out before we even had hard water up here.

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OL_JR · #5 03-25-2021, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by mlee

I've got a Flambeau bunk box....I like it.
You can get 6 rods in it without removing reels but only 2 of those can be 40". Just the way the case is built you can get a 40" rod at each end the other 4 need to be 38" or shorter.
The small Plano cases fit in as well. I usually have 5 rods and 3 small Plano cases in mine sling with pliers scissors flashlights soft plastics etc etc.

I like the Flambeau as well, beauty thing about them is if you can't fit all your longer rods into one you can by another or two for the same price as you'd put into one of the higher end rod cases.

HuyFishin · #6 03-25-2021, 11:04 PM

The flambeau is actually the bang for the book hard case. Also goes on sale at the fishin hole every now and again. Otter is probably the best but costly. Strikers rodcase/bag doesn’t look to bad either.

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HuyFishin · #7 03-26-2021, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by HuyFishin

The flambeau is actually the bang for the book hard case. Also goes on sale at the fishin hole every now and again. Otter is probably the best but costly. Strikers rodcase/bag doesn’t look to bad either.

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Bang for the buck lol BUCK not book

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JohninAB · #8 03-26-2021, 04:42 AM

Ice fishing innovations are a nice case but pricey as ship out of the states I believe and unfortunately currently out of stock.

https://icefishinginnovations.com/shop/

Otter are nice. Riverside in Ontario shows them. Says hold up to 39 1/2” rod.

https://riversideoutdoors.ca/index.p...product_id=493

I have the Striker rod bag/case as mentioned by HuyFishin and although it holds lots of stuff I will be replacing it with one of the above for next year. Rather have a top access style versus the end access style of the Striker for in my shelter.

lromanchuk · #9 03-26-2021, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by JohninAB

Ice fishing innovations are a nice case but pricey as ship out of the states I believe and unfortunately currently out of stock.

https://icefishinginnovations.com/shop/

Otter are nice. Riverside in Ontario shows them. Says hold up to 39 1/2” rod.

https://riversideoutdoors.ca/index.p...product_id=493

I have the Striker rod bag/case as mentioned by HuyFishin and although it holds lots of stuff I will be replacing it with one of the above for next year. Rather have a top access style versus the end access style of the Striker for in my shelter.

I really like the look of the icefishinginnovations case.

Sea Hawk · #10 03-26-2021, 09:23 AM

Bought myself an Otter Pro-Tech last fall and used it all winter. Other than it is bulky and heavy(empty case weighs 17 lbs) it is bulletproof. It holds 6 rods with reels attached. Got mine from Riverside Outdoors in Ontario. They will ship to Alberta. What I like the most is I am not untangling rods everytime I get to the lake. You can put them in the case with the hooks on and forget about them. Mine rides in the sleigh behind the snowmobile all the time.

JohninAB · #11 03-26-2021, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by lromanchuk

I really like the look of the icefishinginnovations case.

Be my preferred choice as well out of the two.

lromanchuk · #12 03-26-2021, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by HuyFishin

The flambeau is actually the bang for the book hard case. Also goes on sale at the fishin hole every now and again. Otter is probably the best but costly. Strikers rodcase/bag doesn’t look to bad either.

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Just had a look at the Flambeau. I'm sure I would break those blue clips off almost instantly. Inside is descent, But feels a bit cheap. Likely wouldn't last behind the skidoo

mlee · #13 03-26-2021, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by lromanchuk

Just had a look at the Flambeau. I'm sure I would break those blue clips off almost instantly. Inside is descent, But feels a bit cheap. Likely wouldn't last behind the skidoo

I've had mine 2 years hauled in a tub behind the sled....back of my truck with auger banging against it etc. It's held up fine so far.

lromanchuk · #14 03-26-2021, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by mlee

I've had mine 2 years hauled in a tub behind the sled....back of my truck with auger banging against it etc. It's held up fine so far.

The Blue clasps concern me. Im hard on my stuff.

mlee · #15 03-26-2021, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by lromanchuk

The Blue clasps concern me. Im hard on my stuff.

Lol I get it....I felt the same way at first because I can't have nice things. But they have held up fine. Honestly the way I pack stuff I'm not careful at all and I've left that bunk box in the back of my truck for weeks at -20 or whatever just sliding around. I pop it open slam it closed....they are good.

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AlbertanGP · #16 03-31-2021, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by lromanchuk

The Blue clasps concern me. Im hard on my stuff.

Those blue claps (or red if you get the Eagle Claw) are surprising durable. I've abused them pretty good this winter...including every weekend during that cold snap...and they haven't missed a beat. It would be a great case if it could hold the rods I use for hole hopping (42").

does it ALL outdoors · #17 03-31-2021, 01:40 AM

I use this one, keeps two rods and anything else I might need for the day.

Got mine off FleaBay, think it was around $40

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AlbertanGP · #18 03-31-2021, 10:02 AM

One other thing I'd recommend are some neoprene reel cases like these. I use these on my Stradic Ci4's & FreeFalls, and it helps prevent them from swinging around in the case and getting scratched up or worse.