2 Rods on a River

Fourbtgait said:
Do you leave one on shore, then wade, go back to get it?
Or carry both out with you?
One time comes to mind, tight lining middle of river, a hatch came off real quick, fish rising. Took me several minutes to change rigs on rod to dry flies standing in middle of cobble river. Caught several on dry before they stopped, then it was like well, was it worth it because I now had to change back.
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I leave it laying somewhere "strategic" and then try to remember where that is. I have messed around with various ways to carry two rigged rods, but I haven't purchased anything specifically designed for the task.
 
BigJohnJohn said:
I pretty frequently wade with two rods. Usually a euronymph rod and then the second rigged dry or streamer depending on the scenario. I have one of the rod holders linked above and it works pretty well. The fact that it swivels 360 degrees means that I can adjust where the second rod is to keep it out of the way. I won't say its carefree by any stretch but it works.
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What angle do you most typically set it for? Say 45 degrees up? Nothings perfect but if it works is what I was thinking.
I see only using it when on the river, making it fairly quick to change rods?
 
Fourbtgait said:
What angle do you most typically set it for? Say 45 degrees up? Nothings perfect but if it works is what I was thinking.
I see only using it when on the river, making it fairly quick to change rods?
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You should leave it as upright as the conditions allow (resting spot/support, wind, etc.). The closer a rod gets to horizontal, the closer it is to getting broken. I typically nestle it into some outer limbs or busy branches, though wind can be a factor.

As @Coach Potter mentions, you want to try to leave it near something that ideally stand out to you from a distance, but if nothing else will at least trigger your brain when you're near it again. Whether that's a particular bush, tree, rock, bunch of flowers, notable clump of grass, etc. Just something that let you know you're near. If it's right as you approach the water for the first time (for a given stretch), that can also help locate it--"I came down the bank right about there, so the rod should be near that spot."

I have thought about carrying a strip of flagging tape that could be loosely tied on to the rod and then easily taken off and put back into the vest/pack.

The very worst--and unfortunately easiest--thing to do is to approach the water, get excited about fishing and start focusing on the water, and then just casually deposit the 2nd rod, thinking oh I'll remember where that is. You wont. You have to make a distinct mental note. Particularly if if might be hours before you're back for it.
 
tkww said:
You should leave it as upright as the conditions allow (resting spot/support, wind, etc.). The closer a rod gets to horizontal, the closer it is to getting broken. I typically nestle it into some outer limbs or busy branches, though wind can be a factor.

As @Coach Potter mentions, you want to try to leave it near something that ideally stand out to you from a distance, but if nothing else will at least trigger your brain when you're near it again. Whether that's a particular bush, tree, rock, bunch of flowers, notable clump of grass, etc. Just something that let you know you're near. If it's right as you approach the water for the first time (for a given stretch), that can also help locate it--"I came down the bank right about there, so the rod should be near that spot."

I have thought about carrying a strip of flagging tape that could be loosely tied on to the rod and then easily taken off and put back into the vest/pack.

The very worst--and unfortunately easiest--thing to do is to approach the water, get excited about fishing and start focusing on the water, and then just casually deposit the 2nd rod, thinking oh I'll remember where that is. You wont. You have to make a distinct mental note. Particularly if if might be hours before you're back for it.
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My comment/question was specific to the use of O’pro 3rd hand rod holder on a belt. Not leaving it on the bank.
 
Everyone has their own style of fishing and I assume everyone has their own style of wading and attacking the waters . I know myself. I wander far from my original input spot. I can wander a mile away from the drift boat or pontoon so easily. What I don’t like is carrying extra gear or having a 9’ social distancing pole. 🤣. Plus when bushwhacking has someone mentioned above…Ufdah with two strung up rods. Tough enough with one rod. I usually bring two rods to the party but one is a wallflower and sometimes stays in the boat.
 
Porter2 said:
Everyone has their own style of fishing and I assume everyone has their own style of wading and attacking the waters . I know myself. I wander far from my original input spot. I can wander a mile away from the drift boat or pontoon so easily. What I don’t like is carrying extra gear or having a 9’ social distancing pole. 🤣. Plus when bushwhacking has someone mentioned above…Ufdah with two strung up rods. Tough enough with one rod. I usually bring two rods to the party but one is a wallflower and sometimes stays in the boat.
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I wouldn’t do it every time or river. I can only think of 2 certain rivers I can see a benefit.
Other times it’s only 1 rod because of brush overgrowing a creek or stream that even 1 rod is a pain. Hence owning a collapsible Tenkara rod.
 
Fourbtgait said:
What angle do you most typically set it for? Say 45 degrees up? Nothings perfect but if it works is what I was thinking.
I see only using it when on the river, making it fairly quick to change rods?
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If you get one let me know how it works out. I've read some reports of them coming off of users' belts. I keep my rods strapped into a the side pockets of my pack.
 
Fourbtgait said:
I wouldn’t do it every time or river. I can only think of 2 certain rivers I can see a benefit.
Other times it’s only 1 rod because of brush overgrowing a creek or stream that even 1 rod is a pain. Hence owning a collapsible Tenkara rod.
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Be curious to hear how it works out. Thinking back, I used to pack a spoon rod and a bobber bead/jig setups rod. Something like that probably would have been worth trying in places like you said.
 
Brian Miller said:
If you get one let me know how it works out. I've read some reports of them coming off of users' belts. I keep my rods strapped into a the side pockets of my pack.
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I hadn’t seen that comment from others. Looking at a close up of the back attachments, 1” and 2” slots, it’s possible if the belt worn is to flexible and slips through the middle area?
I’m still on the wall about it, though even just using it for a rod holder tying a new tippet or fly on is better than the Smiths Creek rod holder I think.

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I sometimes have three rods. Dry fly, euro and trout spey. One is assembeled and fished and two in backpack or out in sleeves with reels.

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If I want to fish hard, I carry a second rod down the front of my waders. I usually take two 10ft 3wt rods.

The rod is fully assembled, because the whole point is to be able to quickly change technique. For example, I would cover every section with dry dropper followed by a nymph, or a nymph followed by a streamer.

I tried the O’Pros rod holder, but it didn’t work as well as I thought it would. If anyone wants to try one they are welcome to take mine if they can collect from the Sammamish area.
 
jaredoconnor said:
If I want to fish hard, I carry a second rod down the front of my waders. I usually take two 10ft 3wt rods.

The rod is fully assembled, because the whole point is to be able to quickly change technique. For example, I would cover every section with dry dropper followed by a nymph, or a nymph followed by a streamer.

I tried the O’Pros rod holder, but it didn’t work as well as I thought it would. If anyone wants to try one they are welcome to take mine if they can collect from the Sammamish area.
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What aspect of the O’pros didn’t you like?
 
Fourbtgait said:
What aspect of the O’pros didn’t you like?
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I can’t really remember. It was years ago that I used it. I think I didn’t like that you can’t really swap sides. With my rod down my waders, I push it to the left if I am casting normally and I push it to the right if I am casting cross body. There was also something they changed and they released a new version. I have the original version, which was less good for some reason I forget.
 
jaredoconnor said:
I can’t really remember. It was years ago that I used it. I think I didn’t like that you can’t really swap sides. With my rod down my waders, I push it to the left if I am casting normally and I push it to the right if I am casting cross body. There was also something they changed and they released a new version. I have the original version, which was less good for some reason I forget.
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Thank you
 
My friend is still using O’pros but never “clicked” with me. I have it to another friend. Also I don’t like that New Zealand rod carrier. It was weird.
 
Salmo_g said:
Hmmm, I figured you all do as I do and have my ghillie carry my extra rods and backpack. Ghillies also net your fish for you. One of the most useful pieces of gear an angler can have.
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Hot DAMN! I knew you'd bring up the ghillie (which is exactly what the OP needs), well done, Steve!
 
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