Beach fishing rod holder

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I'm fed up with searching for a stick at the beach to hold my rod, so I created this device to screw into the sand. I haven't tested it yet, but I'm confident it'll work. This design is specifically intended for smaller diameter rods in the 1-5kg range. Be sure to check if your fishing rod will fit before printing. I added supports, but they ended up filling the central hole - a major problem. Fortunately, I was able to use a screwdriver to pull out the center supports. Next, I'll be working on version 2 of this design, which will eliminate the need for supports altogether. Now, I just need to find some time to head out to the beach and put it through its paces!