I use 5 foot PVC sand spikes (1.5″ diameter) when chunking the surf. I secured them under crisscross bungee cords that kept my gear inside my surf cart. This method worked well, but it took time. Hence, I have developed a new sand spike holder for my surf cart.

Making your own surf cart sand spike holders is easy. You only need some simple tools and materials. First, measure and cut a length of 2” PVC pipe such the the 2” end cap is just below the bottom of the cart and the top of the pipe is 4.5” above the cart. This is the optimal length to support the sand spike while in transit. Prime one end of the 2″ PVC pipe and let dry.

Apply some PVC adhesive to the primed end of the PVC pipe and insert it into a 2″ PVC cap. Place a piece of scrap wood on the other end of the PVC pipe and hammer the pipe into the end cap. Repeat for the second sand spike holder.

Mount the sand spike holder to the side of your cart via stainless steel U-bolts (e.g. 5/16″ x 2 1/2″ x 5″). To ensure that the nuts do not loosen while in transit, I used 5/16″ stainless steel split lock washers. Make sure that the U-boots are facing towards the tires so that you do not snag your pants or waders as you walk around the cart.

This surf cart sand spike holder works exceptionally well. Storing my sand spikes now takes seconds, not minutes. The less time I spend packing my gear between spots, the more time I fish. Time is fish!