JJS,
I like your "mods". The broom clips are an idea I thought about, but since I'm a rental guy, it will have to wait until I'm a buyer ;)
I use a similar rod set-up, but use golf club "tubes" instead of the foam.
I like things "neat" when I'm traveling.
Has anyone given a thought too epoxying one of those flat refrigerator type magnets to a sidewall as a lure holder when your trolling and switching baits until you get a "keeper" :question