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Post by j on Feb 9, 2006 15:08:26 GMT -5
Does anyone know where I can get cheap rod tubes from, or even better, parts to make them. I found the basic £14 jobs Google throws up but they dont cater for travel rods. J
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Post by fishtales on Feb 9, 2006 16:15:31 GMT -5
A length of water/drain pipe of the right length and diameter capped at both ends with foam stuck in the caps as a cushion.
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Post by j on Feb 9, 2006 17:59:54 GMT -5
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Post by RodKneeTrouter on Feb 9, 2006 19:33:50 GMT -5
Any good plumbing store will have it - 2-3" diameter PVC drain pipe.
Its cheap but effective. You can cut discs from a kitchen sponge if you dont have foam handy for the end caps.
Mike
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Post by ScottRods on Feb 9, 2006 21:08:12 GMT -5
Steve Parton can make them any length and cordura covers to match.
Check his site out.
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Post by j on Feb 10, 2006 3:37:10 GMT -5
Thanks Johnathan could you do me a link, I'm having trouble finding it J
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Post by ScottRods on Feb 10, 2006 4:20:16 GMT -5
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Post by ScottRods on Feb 10, 2006 4:24:30 GMT -5
FABRIC COVERED TUBES - . Zip cap closure . Nice soft bungs at each end . Handle and Carrying strap . Your choice of internal diameters from tiny Brook Rods to Four Piece Salmon - just tell us and we make for you ! Available elsewhere at silly prices - any size you want we make for you specially ! Green, Olive, Red or Black Cordura outers (When you measure your rod for us - do include the length of the spigot - the return postage is fierce – and we aren't going to pay it !) each £16:95p.
TRAVELLER CASES - These are heavier tubes made specially to your requirements and aimed at the Air Traveller who has the wit to carry multipiece rods on as Hand Luggage - Bespoke from £19:95p - £29:95p depending on you !
TRIPLE SALMON ROD TUBE - For the Salmon Fanatic - takes up to 3 three piece 16 footers - as above but bigger and with an adjustable sensible carrying strap each £29:95p
RESERVOIR BOAT CARRIER - Features 4 Tubes , each tube can take 2 rods or a Landing Net Handle - just the best thing we ever made for the Serious Boat Fisherman . Take the lot with you - Straps and Sling Included £32:95p
FABULOUS CORDURA ROD ON REEL TUBES
Cladded and padded with zip closure at the reel . Best grade Cordura , made by me and the boys ! These are big enough to fit rods with extension handles on . We make the standard one big enough to cope with a 10' with extension and we can make them bigger or smaller to suit your requirements . No extra charge !!! The best quality in the UK - at a Manufacturer Direct Price !
Single Tube for one Rod and Reel each £19:95p
Double Tube for Two Rods and Reels each £29:95p
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Post by John Gray on Feb 10, 2006 4:40:17 GMT -5
I use "Silver Fin" rod tubes, manufactured by Hide & Hides Ltd., Portishead Road, Leicester. These are strong black plastic tubes with hinged cap and fixing stud. May be worth giving them a ring for retail stockists, if you choose not to take the drainpipe option.
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Post by ultegrafly on Feb 10, 2006 6:29:26 GMT -5
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Post by bloke on Feb 10, 2006 10:36:36 GMT -5
Airflop sell aluminium rod tubes which you can cut down to size with a hacksaw. From memory you can buy two for £29.99 Mick
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