FAQs
Why is shipping so expensive?
Shipping rates and the cost of packaging supplies continue to climb beyond our control. For the record, we don’t make any money on the shipping. In fact, we rarely cover our costs. We are constantly trying to find new creative solutions. Please refer to our Shipping page for more information.
Are there any ways to save money on shipping?
Yes! It is not weight of our fly rod carriers that causes such a high rate. It’s the length. The Original and Six Pack must go freight due to the length.
Have it shipped to one of our partner locations.
Find a friend! The cost of shipping multiple boxes on the same shipment is minimal and you can share the expense. Contact us today to arrange.
Freight is always cheaper if it can be shipped to a verified commercial address. They don’t like driving their big trucks into neighborhoods and charge accordingly. The rates built into this site assume we can ship to a commercial address. Residential delivery is available and ranges from $150-250 in addition to our flat rates. If residential is your only option contact us to arrange.
One good option for a commercial address is your favorite fly shop, outdoor store, or vehicle outfitter. The good folks in these small business usually understand the predicament and are usually happy to accommodate. Tell us your favorite shop and we will be happy to coordinate the logistics for you.
If a commercial address is not available, shipping to the closest freight terminal is always a good option. You will be responsible for picking it up there.
Do you offer Pro-Pricing?
Yes! We offer special pricing for licensed guides, outfitters, and industry folks. Please Contact us for more information.
Do you offer any other colors?
Yes we do! Big Sky Rod Box is now in business with Cutthroat Mfg offering just about ANY color you can imagine. Give us a shout if you wish to explore color options for your Big Sky Rod Box.
Are there any other options?
Yes, every BSRB fly rod carrier is now available in the right side (passenger side) or the Southpaw (drivers side) configurations. Double up on rod boxes for the most fly rod storage on the market. Also great for folks who already have a favorite ski rack or rocket box mounted on one side or the other. Please note the hinges are permanently mounted to the rod box, so the configuration can not be changed later.
Do your rod boxes lock?
Yes, every BSRB comes with two locking draw latches. And just like the rest of the boxes, the latches are all metal.
Do you make a box that holds spey and switch rods?
Please see our Accessories page. We are now offering special foam inserts to hold spey and switch rods in any BSRB.
What kind of rack do I need?
The Big Sky Rod Boxes can be mounted to almost any kind of roof rack. Please Contact us if you have any questions or concerns prior to purchasing. Here are our recommendations:
Sturdy factory or aftermarket roof rack.
Minimum spacing between cross bars of 3-3.5ft for Original and Sculpin models. Minimum of 3.5-4ft for Six Pack.
The portion of the rod box that houses the reels drops down approx 3 inches from the main body, so you will need at least three inches of clearance at the rear of your vehicle. If you don't have enough clearance we do offer a spacer kit.
How hard is installation?
Installation instructions can be found by clicking here. It usually takes no more than 10-30 minutes with the correct tools. We do offer installation at our shop in Belgrade, MT. Installation charge is $75.
What makes your fly rod carriers better than the competition?
All metal construction for long term durability and security. Just say no to plastic!
All our boxes carry a minimum of 4-6 fly rods. Competition only holds max of 1-3.
Our box will not damage your rods! Our unique foam inserts keep rods from rubbing on each other or the fly rod carrier. Just say no to tubes!
Flexibility to hold a variety of fly rods from standards to speys, all in one box!
We are 100% made in the USA - Montana.
The standard color is black. Should I be worried about it getting too hot and damaging my rods?
To alleviate this concern, we have done some fairly extensive testing of all our fly rod carriers. Here are a few things we learned:
We have found that the temperature inside a rod box (in full sun) is never more than 10-15 degrees warmer than the outside air temperature. I.e. if it's 90 outside, the inside of the box may be as hot as 105.
We have contacted many different fly rod manufacturers, and the companies that make the epoxies and the other raw materials. All have assured the raw materials can handle temperatures of at least 200-250 degrees.
In the same conditions, we also tested the air temp inside a few different vehicles. Inside vehicle temps ranged from 15-30 degrees warmer than the outside temperature. Why is it more than the rod box? The car windows create greenhouse effect letting in UV light and making the inside of the car much warmer. Long story short, if you're comfortable keeping the rods in your vehicle on a hot day, you shouldn't be worried about them in the rod box.
Still not convinced? Well, the proof is in the pudding, as they say. After all these years selling rod boxes, we have had zero reports from any customers claiming a BSRB damaged their rods in anyway, heat or otherwise.