Tackle question

[Embrey]

The rods, if in the box may not be "straight" when you get them back out of the box, after leaving them flat, or bent in the box for the winter.

Same thing with leaning them in the corner.......bad news.

Later,

Geo

never had this problem...you worry too much

[Les Young]

It sets covered outside & have never had a problem with my rods whatsoever. I'm with Embry on this one. Don't sweat it as it's no big deal. If that bothered your rods they probably wouldn't last through a few of the hard hook sets that most of us do in my opinion. However there's nothing wrong with getting them out in winter if it makes you feel better. Some do & some don't. To each their own

[sweetwater]

Would it make a difference if the rod is carbon fibre or glass fibre?

[GeoFisher]

never had this problem...you worry too much

My old tracker didn't have as good of rod lockers........and I DEFINITELY messed up the first couple loomis rods I had that way. My new boat, maybe not so much, but it is definitely a prob...just not always.

[Les Young]

With a good water proof (not weather or water resistant) tarp it won't be a problem.I keep all of mine in my boat fiberglass cranking rods included & have never had a problem. If looking for something cheap for a waterproof tarp so you don'y have to worry google used bill board tarps. Very cheap alternative to hundreds of dollars for a top notch boat cover for storage in winter weather.