Does anyone make rod holders that are sturdy and will hammer into the ground? I don't want the ones that will fall apart, good iron ones!

If I remember correctly, catfishguy85 used to make some that he would sell.

He's too busy to make them

Go get some 24 inch 3/8 or 1/2 inch rebar. 12 inches of 1 1/2 or 2 inch PVC and hose clamp the PVC to the rebar. Cheap tough and easy

I made these from 1-1/2" PVC & threaded rod

I did something similar. Work great. 2" pvc pipe, 3/8" allthread rod and some big worm gear hose clamps. I built 5 for $20 worth of material in about an hour. Got all the stuff at Lowe's.

Cant be beat,I use 2 hose clamps fwiw

How ya drive the ones in pics in hard ground ? 1/2 or 5/8 (3/8 little weak)rebar and duct tape 2in pvc or clamp just leave rebar above top of pve to drive um in 8# sledge to drive um in

Tex me I can help you out 817 980 5670 im kevin

They push into the ground very easily.

In hard ground, just put your weight on it a little. No problem. I've never had to use a sledge.

I have had to use a hammer a time or two myself. I use what Tom said. 24 inch rebar and 1 1/2 inch PVC in 11 inch length. You can use a roll of electrical tape if that is all you have and it is very strong.

I have rebar /pvc piperod holders I will give you or we can make some to fit your bank rods

I use the same pvc and hose clamps, but I use the slick rods that are cut to 24 inches and have a point on one end. Stiffer than rebar and easy to drive.

Problem is, I don't have the right tools to cut the rebar. I need a welder

Home Depot etc has pre cut lengths or just cut it with a hack saw. Cut it about halfway thru and snap it off