However something made from steel can is heavy and hard to carry around especially if you need more than one tube.
Diy lightweight rod tube.
Measure your fly rod when it s broken down to figure out the length you re going to need for the tube to fit.
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We had long had steve s article on plastic tubes which was very popular but i wanted some tubes more like the ones you got with most rods.
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Here is a how to video detailing my deluxe rod tube case i made for a few of my favorite casting and fly rods.
The construction is quite simple.
All the rods i had were in tubes but one tube for each rod.
From time to time somewhere down the line you ll need a rod tube because of that one rogue rod without a sock and without a tube.
So i am going to allot a half inch for the rod sleeve making my rod tube 26 total.
The rod shown in this example is a 8 4 piece rod and each section measures out to 25 5.
When it comes to protecting your fishing rods nothing is too extreme.
They re not pretty but they sure do work.
Today i will be showing you how to make your very own rod tube for traveling for less 100 music by.
Fishing rods carrying tube.
Remove both caps and cut your tube to the desired.
Want to just keep your hands free when on a nice long trek to that hidden fishing hole.
But you ve stalled on buying a rod tube becuase they are so darned expensive.
Ever get tired of carrying your poles so carefully through the brush tall grass or woods because they get caught on everything in their way.