Custom Rod racks and sand spikes

[RocksandReds]

Well here goes, I lost my job over a year ago so I decided to try and make a living doing something which involved my passion for fishing, Its a tough road but I'm not going to quit now. Here is some info on what I make, and if you have a idea for something odds are I can make it just give me a ring or an email.

Thanks Chris

Rocks and Reds Custom Rod racks & Sand spikes.

Call for prices on racks, prices vary by size.









Here are some pics I'll try to post some better ones later. Spikes run from $20-$28. and Racks are by the job. Prices are:
4ft std = $20
4ft w/foot peg = $22
5ft std = $22
5ft w/foot peg $25

*bottom cup & foot peg, can be welded at any length when ordered.
**std is 4' =14" , 5'= 18" ,from bottom of cup to top.
All spikes have a lifetime warrenty on craftsman ship(except on rubber to coating) ship it back to me and I'll fix it or replace it..
Anything other than above is costom, and will be $30,longer/larger angle (1 1/2"x1 1/2"x3/16") , solid 12" tube at top etc. I will make anything just give me a call 8am-5pm @ 302-858-7078

I am going to try and keep these prices as long as possible,but I might have to go up a little with the price of metal.






NEW!! Travel spikes





Any questions feel free to call or shoot me an email at:
RocksandReds@Gmail.com
Thanks Chris

[plugaholic]

Those are incredible man. What line of work were you in before you lost your job? Must have been something to do with welding. NICE!!

[williehookem]

Great holders Rock, How much would you say the spikes weigh?

[RocksandReds]

Those are incredible man. What line of work were you in before you lost your job? Must have been something to do with welding. NICE!!

Auto mechanic, Thank you!

[DarkSkies]

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?

[RocksandReds]

Great holders Rock, How much would you say the spikes weigh?

A 5ft is approximately 2lbs, Thanks Chris

[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!

[DarkSkies]

Some pics for you guys:

I got the 5' ones for overall height because I fish out front a lot. For the guys who only fish the back bay, I would say the 4' is sufficient, and 4" taller than the cheap ones they sell in most shops. A 4' one may also fit better in a compact car, so that's something to think about when you're deciding what size you need.

I like the taller ones to help me get above the surf line without the need for a 14' rod.

[DarkSkies]

Take a close look at these pics and see the quality of the welds for yourselves.

[DarkSkies]

Notice the quality and thickness of the rubberized coating.

[DarkSkies]

Side by side comparison of RocksnReds sandspike with the cheap imported sandspike. The imported one was selling for $21.95, and the thickness of Chris's spike was almost twice as thick.

Same price, better quality...


Hmmm tough decision?...

Not!!

[storminsteve]

Nice detailed pics. Dark you should be a writer or a salesman.

[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?