My best tip for storing DS rods

[Manxfishing]

Well,

It's always been a pain to store DS rods
Bought rod socks, But the weights always seemed to get tangled up
(And I tie or store 4-5 DS rods on Avg. in the rod locker)

But I've started to tape the weights to the rod
I use the blue painters tape, Comes off fast, Leaves nothing on the rod
Just a little piece above the weight holds the line tight. No tangles
And i can stack them in the Rod locker

[Big dreams]

Sweet!  I will have to try this out.  Thanks

[BSB]

I have been using Velcro one wraps for a couple of years. Cut to about 5" long. Just put in pocket when I am fishing. Reattach when I pack up.

[Redbone]

I use a rubber band. Very convenient!

[dartag]

I use a rubber band. Very convenient!

Same here cheap and easy to install.

[TimH]

I have been using Velcro one wraps for a couple of years. Cut to about 5" long. Just put in pocket when I am fishing. Reattach when I pack up.

This is my preferred method as well.  I use the Velcro strapping that comes in a small roll and is perforated every 4" so it rips easy.  It has a preformed loop and tag end on each piece so you can just put the tag end through the loop, pull it tight, and Velcro the weight down.  I use the same stuff when I am putting a rod sock on a rod with nothing tied to the line.  Keeps the line from getting caught up in the weaving of the rod sock.

[gmetime24]

I use the little straps that you can buy at BPS. Nice little velcro strap and really cheap

[Firefighter Jeff]

Rubber band

[Waterfoul]

My Shimano Cumara drop shot rod has the bent over hook keeper at the back end of the rod butt... well behind the reel seat.  I hook the weight under it, put the rod sock on and put them in the rod locker.  Never had any trouble.  In fact, I've had several rods modified with these types of hook holders as they are very convenient.

[fiker]

Rubber band for me.

[djkimmel]

I often use the spare bedroom to store my drop shot rod. Never gets tangled on anything there. I can get to my crankbait rods quicker too!

[Manxfishing]

Funny I use the spare bedroom to store rods as well
And all that's in there right now is new spares and a couple crank rods

[jjjmpv22]

I like the rubber band idea I will have to give this a try. When kayak fishing the weight is a big pain

[Waterfoul]

We call our spare bedroom the "fishing room."  Several rod racks, plaques on the wall, my desk (covered with various baits and reels in various states of cleaning/repair), etc...

[Slipkey]

I've been using these for about 7 years now. Drop Shot Weight Keeper. The silicone tape needs to be redone every few years as it gets brittle and starts to tear but they are really handy.