Altair is the most versatile rooftop fishing rod holder that fits every kind of rod and works on any vehicle. The sleek, matte black tube protects fully-rigged fly rods, casters and spinners, so you never miss a catch due to setting up.

Altair gives you more time on the water by letting you transport ANY fully-setup rod. It keeps your expensive rod protected, without the need for different cases based on which pole you use. It’s the last rod case you’ll need for your many styles of fishing.

All you do is put it on the roof rack of your car, SUV or truck, and adjust the Reel Box Tube and Reel Box to fit your pole. The lockable tube holds fully-rigged fishing rods so you’re ready to jump out and fish wherever you go.

Altair gives perfect protection to one rod, but you’re not limited to transporting only one. You can attach multiple Altair units to the same roof rack to form your perfect rig.

Enjoy maximum fishing time and minimal set up and breakdown.

If you want to buy a rooftop rod housing in today’s market, you have to make a choice: fly fishing OR spin fishing. It doesn’t matter if you do both, the current rod case offerings only fit one type of rod. Anglers spend major $$$ for a high-end rod case and then still end up putting rods in the back of their car because where they fish that day requires a different style rod.

That’s the problem that led us to create Altair. Not only does Altair hold fly, conventional or centerpin outfits completely rigged, but it’s also more durable, affordable and aesthetically pleasing than the alternatives.

Altair is a single rod carrier for all your fishing needs. With the turn of a screw, it accommodates 90% of all fishing rods, including fly, spey, bait casting and spinning rods. Altair’s incredible versatility is possible because the Reel Box adjusts to accommodate almost any reel on the market, which is just not done today!

Altair accommodates fully-rigged rods up to 12 feet long right out of the box! Most other rod cases max out at holding rods 10 feet long. Altair’s Reel Box Tube adjusts to allow a rod to be 17 inches in length from the front of the reel to the butt of the rod.

Altair doesn’t fit big game conventional anglers’ rods or deep sea bait casters, only regular-sized bait casters.

Altair mounts to any car or truck roof rack and looks amazing. 

Other fishing cases and racks look bulky or take away from a vehicle’s look. Altair’s minimalist, matte black exterior and sleek design are aesthetically pleasing on every vehicle and add a sexy look of stealth and ruggedness. 

Each rod carrier comes with a set of mounting brackets that will fit almost all standard roof rack crossbars. Hardware instructions will also be included, making installation a breeze.

Altair is built to last. It’s constructed of strong plastic and aluminum with a durable powder coat finish.

The Reel Box Tube, Middle Tube and End Tube are all constructed of a light-weight, strong aluminum. We chose aluminum because it’s extremely durable, yet lightweight—features you want in a roof-top addition.

The Reel Box itself is made of glass-impregnated nylon for strength, and it effortlessly slides on the aluminum. Even the mounting brackets are fully metal so they won’t break down over time!

Altair’s sexy end cap is secured by a keyed lock so your valuables are never vulnerable on the road.

Arriving at the spot with a fully-setup rod means you’ll be rippin’ lips faster, otherwise you'll only be catching a couple.

No need to swap rod carriers on your roof rack or be forced to transport a rod in the car because it’s not the same “style” as the kind your current rod case transports.

Altair lets you get more time on the water when you want to visit different spots on the same day. Simply stack 2 or more Altairs and you have different style rods rigged and ready to go.

Having multiple Altairs means you can securely transport your buddy’s rod with zero hassle.

Packing up for fishing takes enough effort and space. Add accommodating kids and just getting to the spot becomes a chore. Safely stowing your rods on the roof gives everyone more space in the car and decreases the chance of damaging a rod.

Road trips mean your car will be stuffed with gear. Keep your poles secure and easily accessible on your roof to save space and get hooked up faster.

Nothing takes it out of you like a long day on the water. Altair lets you skip de-rigging and get on to a hot meal and rest.

Hi, we’re Dan and Brandon.

We’re fishermen, and together, we make Talos Outdoors. The core purpose of our company is to earn money while providing valuable products and services, and with Altair we stay true to that value. 

We both started fishing (conventional) from a young age, and got into fly fishing as adults. Like most, we fell in love with the solitude and challenge that comes with fishing, and quickly explored many different styles.

As gear junkies, we’re willing to try any and every fishing gadget, and after trying multiple rod cases, we realized most are geared for fly fishing. Knowing personally that most anglers use different style rods, we recognized a large market was being overlooked. That’s what led us to create Altair. It’s the perfect solution for anglers that do different styles of fishing and may not want the initial big expense to carry their buddy's rods for them.

We chose crowdfunding to bring Altair to the market because it makes sense for our small  business. Instead of taking the risk of outside investment, we let our customers show us the value of our product by placing an order and being the very first to enjoy the seamless experience of fishing on arrival. But that’s not all. When you back this campaign, you get your Altair for a heavily discounted price.

‘Backing’ us on this Indiegogo campaign simply means you place your reservation for Altair once production is complete. You’ll get email updates about production progress and delivery so you know how close your Altair is to arriving at your doorstep.

At the end of the campaign, we’ll send you a survey to get your shipping information and deliver your Altair when manufacturing is complete!

BS in Business, MSA. Dan has over 15 years in corporate finance including managing and building large international teams in the tech industry.

Brandon has over 10 years experience building and managing e-commerce platforms for multiple businesses, as well as developing strategic communication.