Custom Rod racks and sand spikes

[RocksandReds]

Rocks, where ya been, out fishin? I called ya today and left an e-mail, was down in Essex for the flea market, you check your voicemail yet?

Just got it when I got home, give me a ring if you want, I'll be in the shop for awhile 12-1am.

Thanks Chris

[albiealert]

Rocks, could I ask what gauge aluminum you are using? I saw something similar in a shop by us, and it felt flimsy when I picked it up, like if you pushed it in where rocks are it might bend. Of course, I'm not saying yours are like that, the ones I was looking at it seemed the spike portion was a little thinner than the pics you put up. Also, great pics! You can really see the detail in yours, nice work.

[williehookem]

I was going to ask how thick they are too rocksandreds. Then I noticed the 2nd pic under the white truck. They do look pretty thick? I think a lot of ones that are made in a factory are only about half that thick, and that's why they bend.

[RocksandReds]

Rocks, could I ask what gauge aluminum you are using? I saw something similar in a shop by us, and it felt flimsy when I picked it up, like if you pushed it in where rocks are it might bend. Of course, I'm not saying yours are like that, the ones I was looking at it seemed the spike portion was a little thinner than the pics you put up. Also, great pics! You can really see the detail in yours, nice work.

Hello,no problem, they are 6061 heavy gauge aluminum. They 3/16in thick, I think there about twice as thick as the factory ones, if you break one I'll replace it free. Feel free to give me a call if you have any questions or post them here I try to check it everyday.

Thanks Chris

[DarkSkies]

I just got a set of 5' ones from Chris. I don't like to endorse stuff unless I beat it up a little first, but I wanted to say these spikes are lookin good!!

They're thick, the welds are cleaned up nice, and he dips the tops in heavy duty black rubberized plasti-kote so they don't scratch or abrade your rods.

They look like the work of a guy who spends a lot of time bait fishin and designed the spikes to minimize problems. I'll be using them soon, and give another report on them.

I know good construction when I see it, and these are put together with care. They appear to be sturdier than what's out there in the tackle shops. For the money he charges for them, IMO they would be hard to compare with ones you're buying from a store.

I'll post the pics when I get a chance. For now, I just wanted to give a big "thanks!" to Chris for the quality product he puts out.

[plugcrazy]

It's good to hear that you were happy with the spikes dark! I could use some to leave at my Mom's shore place. I'll have to put some $ aside.
Nice work Chris!

[RocksandReds]

I just got a set of 5' ones from Chris. I don't like to endorse stuff unless I beat it up a little first, but I wanted to say these spikes are lookin good!!

They're thick, the welds are cleaned up nice, and he dips the tops in heavy duty black rubberized plasti-kote so they don't scratch or abrade your rods.

They look like the work of a guy who spends a lot of time bait fishin and designed the spikes to minimize problems. I'll be using them soon, and give another report on them.

I know good construction when I see it, and these are put together with care. They appear to be sturdier than what's out there in the tackle shops. For the money he charges for them, IMO they would be hard to compare with ones you're buying from a store.

I'll post the pics when I get a chance. For now, I just wanted to give a big "thanks!" to Chris for the quality product he puts out.

It's good to hear that you were happy with the spikes dark! I could use some to leave at my Mom's shore place. I'll have to put some $ aside.
Nice work Chris!

Thanks Guys
Just give me a yell if you need anything!!

Thanks Again
Chris

[DarkSkies]

I've been using these heavy duty spikes made by Chris for the last few days, and am happy to say that I can now endorse them.

I also checked out the other spikes on the market. Many are made in China and made of material that's a lot thinner than RocksnReds uses. That's fine on regular sand. You won't notice the difference until you have to push the spikes into deep mud with clamshells mixed in.

If you push hard enough,the cheaper, thinner spikes will bend, meaning you wasted your money.

For the price you can't beat them. The one here in the pic I found in a tackle shop selling for $22 for a 44" spike.

Chris sells a 48" for $20, a 60" for $25. That's a price that can't be beat for the quality product he puts out.

Give Chris a call or see if he can make a custom one for you and your bait fishin or beach buggy friends today. He does good work, has a full weld in the most critical places, instead of just a cheaper spot weld, and his spikes are built to last!

[plugcrazy]

Chris, I saw those AMSA plates on one of your trailer/racks. You're AMSA member #1100, I get that, but what do the numbers 170 and 171Junior mean? Are they your children?

[RocksandReds]

Chris, I saw those AMSA plates on one of your trailer/racks. You're AMSA member #1100, I get that, but what do the numbers 170 and 171Junior mean? Are they your children?

Hey Plugcrazy,

Sorry I missed your post yes they are my kids they are both members, they are DMS members also.

[i bd fossil]

Great work Rocks! Notocedyou have one of the older (better ) DE surf tags on the rack. Heard they are a major No-No now," improper display of permit." Not wanting to Poop on any bodies Pop Tart, may save a ticket from an overly agressive park cop.

[RocksandReds]

Great work Rocks! Notocedyou have one of the older (better ) DE surf tags on the rack. Heard they are a major No-No now," improper display of permit." Not wanting to Poop on any bodies Pop Tart, may save a ticket from an overly agressive park cop.

Thanks,

So far no problems its been on there for about several years now and they have checked me several times with nothing being said, but I'm sure I'll get that one that does sooner or later.

Chris