I was out chucking during the last blue moon.  Under the bright night, I noticed the various methods anglers employed to transport their chunking gear to and from their hot spots.  One angler dragged his gear in a plastic snow sled that only hand a short cord tided on one end; the thing kept tipping over because it was not balanced.  One angler carried a sand spike, two rods, bait, and only Poseidon knows that else, in his hands, under his arms, and hanging off his back.

When I go chunking, I fish remote locations and I move based on tide emerging structure.  To do so effectively, I travel smart using my “BUV” (“Beach Utility Vehicle”).

To build your own BUV, all you need is:

• 1 milk create
• 2 sand spikes (or 1.5” PVC pipes)
• 2 Wheels
• 1 Aluminum Axle
• A collapsing or removable handle
• Stainless steel screws, nuts, washers, clamps, and bolts, and clamps to secure everything.

This is my BUV.  With a few recycled parts and some creativity, you can build your own BUV and save your back for winching in the COWs! 😉

This past May I fished the Plum Island Invitational Tournament, hosted by the Plum Island Surfcasters.  The tournaments starts at midnight and ends at 9:00 AM.  To properly fish this nine hour tournament, you need to move from hot spot to hot spot as the tide changes.  And you need your rod ready to go at all time.  Hence, you need a rod rack.  I picked up the RodBunk.

I read the RodBunk installation instructions from start to finish.  Then I inserted them into the recycle bin.  I developed my own method for securing the RodBunk straps in my Suburban without drilling any holes.  The method works well and it’s non-intrusive.

For the rear strap, I built a 1” x 3” wooden frame and screwed the metal loops to the frame.  I secured the wooden frame to a 2′ x 4′ piece of plywood for stability.  I secure both straps to the frame when I am not transporting rods.

During the Plum Island Invitational, the RodBunk kept my rigged 10′ surf rod and reel safely above my gear.

The RodBunk continues to keep my rods and reels protected from the elements and thieves.  All  without breaking the bank.