thanks for the feedback, guys. i'll bring the reels inside and back off the drags. sounds like the rods can stay outside on my new rack.

John, i had a little pasta myself last night. leftovers from sunday. Yum.

Allways tatse better when it's leftover.

John S.

Floydo, You don't have to bring the reels inside. Just back the drags off them. I've never had a problem storing in garage.

Salty