Solotripper,

I have gone to using Rod Glove sleeves with Penn reel covers and attach these to the thwarts on each side of the canoe with Bungee Dealie Bobs.  I use long zip ties to tie the rod tip that is covered to the deck plate on front of my Magic to secure. Wish I had a pic to show you. I think you have the idea.

I feel that this is the lightest way to go and the Rod Gloves protect the rods and eyelets and stay with the canoe when portaging. I have 2 rods in each rod sleeve but only 1 reel that is attached to a rod.  There are other Reel Covers besides Penn but I like the neoprene soft protection and their larger size.  I picked up this idea from a fellow paddler and fisherman I know.

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