I have been storing my rods horizontally for years and have never had a problem. I do make sure that they are straight.

I built a rod rack that basically keeps about 25 rods and reels right next to the ceiling in our small guest bedroom. It not only keeps the rods up and out of the way but it looks really cool if I don't say so myself. It's kind of difficult to describe in writing. I'll try and remember to get some pictures of it and post them tonight.

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You can't catch tomorrow what you kill today - please practice catch and release.