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The rod & reel carrier and utility box assembly is a storage box insert for a full-sized pickup bed, which is able to secure multiple rod and reels for transport, combined with a storage utility box with locking, hinged cover for storing any manner of fishing accessories, and items of use.

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1. A rod and reel carrier and utility box system comprising: a rod and reel carrier and utility box assembly having; a utility box having; a hinged top cover;a bottom storage box;an inner volume; andmount holes;a rod and reel carrier having; a rod frame;a series of rod receptacles; anda plurality of

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A rod and reel carrier and utility box system comprising: a rod and reel carrier and utility box assembly having; a utility box having; a hinged top cover;a bottom storage box;an inner volume; andmount holes;a rod and reel carrier having; a rod frame;a series of rod receptacles; anda plurality of rod retainers;wherein said hinged top cover is fixably and pivotally attached to said bottom storage box;wherein said inner volume of said bottom storage box is able to accept items of use for storage until needed by a user;wherein said mount holes align with truck fenders to allow mounting of said rod and reel carrier and utility box assembly to a truck bed for use;wherein said rod frame is weldably mounted to said utility box for use;wherein said series of rod receptacles are fixably mounted to said rod frame to allow placement of said rod and reels for use;wherein said series of rod retainers is pivotally attached to said rod frame, which allows opening of said series of rod retainers for placement of said rod and reels within said rod receptacles;wherein said plurality of rod retainers provide support for said rod and reels while in-use; andwherein said rod and reel carrier and utility box assembly allows secure placement of said rod and reels, and said utility box allows placement of fishing accessories, and alternately other items of use, until needed by said user;wherein said rod and reel carrier and utility box assembly is manufactured with a lightweight and durable aluminum to allow use in substantially any weather condition such that corrosion is minimized;wherein said rod and reel carrier and utility box assembly is able to secure a plurality of said rod and reels for storage and transport as needed;wherein said rod and reel carrier and utility box assembly keeps said rod and reels separated to minimize bumps and tangling;wherein said rod & reel carrier & utility box assembly is able to be easily installed and alternately removed from said truck bed as needed; andwherein said rod and reel carrier and utility box assembly is able to be secured between side rails of said truck bed with adjustable clamps. 2. The rod and reel carrier and utility box system of claim 1 wherein said series of rod receptacles are fixably attached to said rod frame for placement of said rod and reels for transportation. 3. The rod and reel carrier and utility box system of claim 2 wherein said rod frame is weldably attached to said rod and reel carrier. 4. The rod and reel carrier and utility box system of claim 3 wherein said rod frame is recessed to allow staggering of said series of rod receptacles for secure placement of said rod and reels. 5. The rod and reel carrier and utility box system of claim 2 wherein said series of rod receptacles are cushioned to minimize bumping and jarring effects on said rod and reels. 6. The rod and reel carrier and utility box system of claim 1 wherein said hinged top cover comprises a lock to deter theft of items within said inner volume. 7. The rod and reel carrier and utility box system of claim 1 wherein said plurality of rod retainers is able to securely hold said rod and reels within said series of rod receptacles. 8. The rod and reel carrier and utility box system of claim 7 wherein said plurality of rod retainers deters theft of said rod and reels while in-use. 9. The rod and reel carrier and utility box system of claim 8 wherein said plurality of rod retainers span the length of said rod frame to individually secure each said rod and reel as needed. 10. The rod and reel carrier and utility box system of claim 9 wherein said plurality of rod retainers comprise a light gauge, moulded, flat strap of ferrous material for longevity of use and security of said rod and reels. 11. The rod and reel carrier and utility box system of claim 1 wherein said rod and reel carrier and utility box assembly provides convenient access to said fishing equipment as needed. 12. A rod & reel carrier & utility box system comprising: a rod and reel carrier and utility box assembly having; a utility box having; a hinged top cover;a bottom storage box;an inner volume; andmount holes;a rod and reel carrier having; a rod frame;a series of rod receptacles; anda plurality of rod retainers; anda kit including: at least one said utility box, at least one said rod and reel carrier, at least one said series of rod receptacles, at least one said plurality of rod retainers, and at least one set of user instructions for use;wherein said rod and reel carrier and utility box assembly is manufactured with a lightweight and durable aluminum to allow use in substantially any weather condition such that corrosion is minimized;wherein said rod & reel carrier & utility box assembly is able to be easily installed and alternately removed from said truck bed as needed;wherein said rod and reel carrier and utility box assembly is able to be secured between side rails of said truck bed with adjustable clamps;wherein said rod and reel carrier and utility box assembly provides convenient access to said fishing equipment as needed;wherein said rod and reel carrier and utility box assembly is able to secure a plurality of said rod and reels for storage and transport as needed;wherein said rod and reel carrier and utility box assembly keeps said rod and reels separated to minimize bumps and tangling;wherein said series of rod receptacles are fixably attached to said rod frame for placement of said rod and reels for transportation;wherein said series of rod receptacles are cushioned to minimize bumping and jarring effects on said rod and reels;wherein said rod frame is weldably attached to said rod and reel carrier;wherein said rod frame is recessed to allow staggering of said series of rod receptacles for secure placement of said rod and reels;wherein said hinged top cover is fixably and pivotally attached to said bottom storage box;wherein said hinged top cover comprises a lock to deter theft of items within said inner volume;wherein said inner volume of said bottom storage box is able to accept items of use for storage until needed by a user;wherein said mount holes align with truck fenders to allow mounting of said rod and reel carrier and utility box assembly to a truck bed for use;wherein said rod frame is weldably mounted to said utility box for use;wherein said series of rod receptacles are fixably mounted to said rod frame to allow placement of said rod and reels for use;wherein said series of rod retainers is pivotally attached to said rod frame, which allows opening of said series of rod retainers for placement of said rod and reels within said rod receptacles;wherein said plurality of rod retainers span the length of said rod frame to individually secure each said rod and reel as needed;wherein said plurality of rod retainers comprise a light gauge, moulded, flat strap of ferrous material for longevity of use and security of said rod and reels;wherein said plurality of rod retainers is able to securely hold said rod and reels within said series of rod receptacles;wherein said plurality of rod retainers deters theft of said rod and reels while in-use;wherein said plurality of rod retainers provide support for said rod and reels while in-use; andwherein said rod and reel carrier and utility box assembly allows secure placement of said rod and reels, and said utility box allows placement of fishing accessories, and alternately other items of use, until needed by said user. 13. A rod and reel carrier and utility box system comprising: a rod and reel carrier and utility box assembly having; a utility box having; a hinged top cover;a bottom storage box;an inner volume; andmount holes;a rod and reel carrier having; a rod frame;a series of rod receptacles; anda plurality of rod retainers;wherein said hinged top cover is fixably and pivotally attached to said bottom storage box;wherein said inner volume of said bottom storage box is able to accept items of use for storage until needed by a user;wherein said mount holes align with truck fenders to allow mounting of said rod and reel carrier and utility box assembly to a truck bed for use;wherein said rod frame is weldably mounted to said utility box for use;wherein said series of rod receptacles are fixably mounted to said rod frame to allow placement of said rod and reels for use;wherein said series of rod retainers is pivotally attached to said rod frame, which allows opening of said series of rod retainers for placement of said rod and reels within said rod receptacles;wherein said plurality of rod retainers provide support for said rod and reels while in-use; and wherein said rod and reel carrier and utility box assembly allows secure placement of said rod and reels, and said utility box allows placement of fishing accessories, and alternately other items of use, until needed by said user; wherein said plurality of rod retainers is able to securely hold said rod and reels within said series of rod receptacles; wherein said plurality of rod retainers deters theft of said rod and reels while in-use; wherein said plurality of rod retainers span the length of said rod frame to individually secure each said rod and reel as needed; and wherein said plurality of rod retainers comprise a light gauge, moulded, flat strap of ferrous material for longevity of use and security of said rod and reels.