In the past, the bull bars at the front were quite flat and fishermen would just put a rod holder or two on their buffalo bumper and they were ready to go. The bull bars are now more elegant in the shape of an ND to wrap around the front profile of the vehicle. Usually, they are only square in relation to the length of the car in the middle, and then curl backwards on both sides to the angle of the bumper. Rodezi is an Australian-made adjustable bullbar rod holder. In New South Wales, “any accessory or ledge that protrudes from Bull Bar or Bumper Bar and poses a danger to other road users” is illegal and could cost you $173. Fishing rod holders are considered a “concern” and assessed individually. A Facebook post by South Australian police in early November about bull bar protrusions sparked outrage on Interweb, but did public opinion obstruct the facts? NOT LEGAL: You don`t have to be an Einstein to discover that having your bull bar holders on the right side (driver`s side) of the vehicle is not a wise choice. This will significantly reduce your view on the road, which could lead to an accident. Therefore, it is illegal to have poles in a position that obstructs the view of the road. Safely transporting your rods, especially long one-piece models, has always been difficult. Decades ago, the bulbar stem holder was invented to carry long stems. This allowed anglers with four-wheel drive vehicles with buffalo guards to safely transport their rods to fishing areas and along the beach.
LEGAL: L Wilson and Co have recently solved fishermen`s problems with the removable turntable rod holder. Basically, the rod holder part of the assembly can be adjusted to any position, regardless of the angle at which the left side of your bull bar is located. The rod In Victoria, Queensland, WA and Tasmania, fishing rod holders are considered legal as long as the channel holder does not protrude from the bull bar, there are no more than four rods, are placed on the left side and do not block the vehicle`s lighting. • Rod holders should be removed or retracted behind the profile of the bull pole when not in use. NOT LEGAL WITH LOTS OF BEEF BARS: Positioning your rods on the left side of your vehicle is the only legal position to wear them. However, since most bull bars are not square in relation to the length of the vehicle, this poses other problems as your poles also need to be fixed, so there is no chance that they will come off during transport or if you brake suddenly. An extendable strap may attach them to the rod holder and/or spikes attached to a trolley rod or other point on the roof • They must be designed in such a way that they cannot carry more than four fishing rods. • The lighting of the vehicle must not be obstructed by rods or supports. Depending on where you live in Australia, you`ll need to check the laws surrounding your vehicle`s fishing rod holders, as not all types, including adjustable ones, are legal in all states or territories. A quick Google search for “Bull Bar Protrusions Law [insert your state or territory] should show the rules and regulations for where you live.
Over the next few weeks, we`ll show you some diY fishing rod holders that you can make at home so you don`t get into trouble with the law. Wait a moment. “I think it`s funny because if you get hit by a 4×4, you`ll end up having a really bad day. Fishing rod holders are the least of your problems,” one person wrote. The point here is that adding anything that can catch someone has the potential to inflict more damage on them in a collision. Do you need to wear fishing rods on your bull pole? There are ways to do this in such a way as not to create a lead, some companies have developed turntable brackets that are mounted on the bull bar but lean towards the hood so that the rod holders/handles do not protrude from the front of the bull bar. Others allow rod holders to be quickly released via a locking pin, making it easy to load and unload when you`re on your way to and from your fishing spot. “It`s good to keep my cane holders in position all the time.” The second point raised by Facebook commenters is the fact that a bull pole alone is dangerous, so how does a fishing rod owner increase the danger. Simple.
It`s a hook. All new Bull Bars must comply with Australia`s strict new design rules and are designed to provide as much protection as possible to the vehicle and pedestrians. It`s a fine line, and there are both arguments for and against buffalo bumper assembly, but for touring four wheels, they`re a must. for Toorak tractors maybe less. LEGAL: Some rod holders, like this one, are designed to be easily removed. The locking pin is removed and the rod of the rod holder is pushed out of the support and then put away. All that remains is the mounting bracket, located behind the front profile of the bull bar and does not exceed what makes it legal. Plus, it`s much faster and easier than having to get a key to remove the U-screws, as is the case with conventionally mounted bullrod rod brackets. NOT LEGAL: As a result, many have chosen to position their bulbar stem holders in the center of the bulbar so that their poles match the vehicle straight ahead.
Since this bar is often thicker (usually 75 mm) than the 50 mm bar often used on the side profile of the bull bar, many thought their only problem was to make the bull bar safe in this position. Usually, adapter plates with larger U-screws were used to bring a rod holder into this position. The problem was considered solved, as the fisherman could now carry his fishing rods to the construction site. Legally, however, this is not the case, as you are not allowed to carry your stems in a support placed in the middle of the bull bar. But SAPOL`s Facebook post, which attached fishing rod holders to a bull pole and reminded vehicle owners that additions of bull bars considered a “dangerous projection” would result in a potential fine of $498 and a possible report of the vehicle`s defect, drew thousands of critical comments. But this is not news. The design appeared when our buddy bought a new 4×4 with a humpback rod and had no way to attach a “rocket launcher” and couldn`t find anything else to carry his fishing rods on his regular trips to Morton and Frazer Island. NOT LEGAL: But even in this position, your poles can`t obstruct your high beams or extend beyond the front profile of the bull bar, where they could potentially injure someone while the vehicle is on the road or parked.
Placing a turntable rod bracket at a higher position will likely solve the problem of the driver`s lights, but you still need to make sure that the rod pistons don`t protrude too far forward. Your poles also need to be fixed, so there is no chance that they will come off during transport or if you have suddenly braked. An extendable belt may attach them to the rod holder and/or tips attached to a wagon rod or elsewhere on the roof of the vehicle.
