Broke my own rule and I paid for it.

[filletedalive]

This is what happens when you don't collapse your poles and drive with the trunk open to a better spot.  One gust of wind and I lost them. Kids thought it was funny as hell.

[2knots]

Ouch, sorry for your bad luck

[Kent]

We've all taken shortcuts that we have subsequently regretted and yes the kids would think it was hilarious.

[Mooseman75]

Ive got same rule going to New spot and I've pictured it in my head that very thing. A couple times I've been lazy so these pictures you shared may have me heart she and tears....and my kids laughing at me.

[kastmaster]

I've lost too many good rods that way.   Even with my kids all grown up,  they still get a good laugh

[MSM1970]

Bad luck but....Look at the positive, now you have to get new and better poles, a guy cant be with out,

[BRL1]

Thought the hype was ugly sticks can't be broken.  After my dog stepped on a couple rods in the back of Cherokee and broke them, I put a ski rack on top to lock them in.  Dog can still go with me and don't have to break rods down.