Doesn't hurt to ask for advice or suggestions here...lot's of "self appointed experts" eager to help you!! Haha!!
Seriously, some good advice can be found from the members of this forum
I set up the "Cutty Hut" this past weekend. Pulled it up the FTR from Coleman the rainy Saturday. A few flakes of snow at Dutch Creek overnight Saturday but Racehorse got a few inches. It was pretty wet and cold for a few days but cleared up.
River levels are way below average
A great start but we all know that there is no manpower to enforce these regulations....it's nice to know that a citizen can provide a video or a licence plate and get results. I'm telling!!
I just got one and I'm going to spool it up on the Galvan reel I won at the Fly fishing expo, then attach it on my new 3wt (Winston Nexus) for "Cutty" season. I will give you a review mid June!!
Taco.....I was referring to myself. The 14" wheels and a '93 Mazda truck can't do much more than that!!
But back to carrying rods....when I hole hop I have a magnetic rod holder that I purchased from Cabela's that I attach on the truck just above the windshield and then slide the reel under my wiper and placing the rod in the holder. I have customized the holder by adding a strap which holds the rods in their groove in the magnetic holder securely.
It may be risky.... but so far no problems. I only use it going to and from my campsite to the fishing spots.
If I could copy and paste links on here I would show you the holder.
Have you tried adding an insole to your current boots? This would fill the gap that was taken up by the neoprene from your waders. I wear Cloudveil wading boots (since discontinued) and they came with an insole for wet wading. Might be worth a try.
I'm no expert but can't you move your head more than your chest ? It seems like a no brainer...but that's just me. I enjoy viewing all fly fishing moments!!