Author Topic: Rod Tubes (Read 34072 times)

Half-Pint · « **Reply #80 on:** August 09, 2011, 11:55:00 AM »

Herman I doubt they will I used to fly to durban quite a lot a few years ago and always took almost exactly the same setup as yours with me and never had problems. The only thing I would do is sellotape a piece of paper on to it then you can stick some fragile stickers on it without ruining your paint job. I would actually consider taking a plain tube on the plane somehow those luggae handlers manage to hurl everything around. Just a little tip pack your reels in your hand luggage my sl50 has never been the same since it went on a plane

SAfish · « **Reply #81 on:** August 09, 2011, 12:53:53 PM »

Thanks for the advice.

I will wait until after the trip before painting the tube.

REEFMAN · « **Reply #82 on:** August 09, 2011, 01:58:50 PM »

Guys if you're worried about scratching them, then I've got bad news for you... the tubes scratch easily... mine already has a few nicks, scuffs and scratches... On an aeroplane, I guarantee that the tube will get scratched... to prevent it scratching, you'll need to cover them in bubble wrap before sending... not sure it's worth all that!!

John F · « **Reply #83 on:** August 09, 2011, 02:01:29 PM »

Isn't that the point? The tube gets scratched and not the rods?

REEFMAN · « **Reply #84 on:** August 09, 2011, 02:09:15 PM »

indeed.

Half-Pint · « **Reply #85 on:** August 09, 2011, 02:18:14 PM »

Its not a few scuffs and nicks I'm worried about I'm just worried that the paint doesn't bond properly and peels off in sheets!

SAfish · « **Reply #86 on:** August 09, 2011, 02:50:41 PM »

Quote from: John F on August 09, 2011, 02:01:29 PM

Isn't that the point? The tube gets scratched and not the rods?

If I go through all the effort of painting it etc. I would want it to last at least a couple of trips. I think for now I am just going to put the UA logo on it.

Proudly

Ziggy · « **Reply #87 on:** August 09, 2011, 04:25:03 PM »

I thought the the objective of a tube is to protect your rod in transit - so if the tube gets scratched etc...its doing its job....right? I made two tubes about 20 years ago - never painted them...and they are both covered in airline tickets, scuffed, scratched etc....looks better than a paint job to me! Shows that my rods move around and dont hang out in my study on a pretty tube

Ziggy · « **Reply #88 on:** August 10, 2011, 09:35:32 AM »

here is my well used rod tube....shows that if you travel, any paint job is going to get messed up badly

See also the top end, I use a bolt and a wing nut and (not shown here) a hole drilled through the bolt that takes a small lock

benniejordaan · « **Reply #89 on:** August 10, 2011, 09:48:28 AM »

Quote from: Ziggy on August 10, 2011, 09:35:32 AM

here is my well used rod tube....shows that if you travel, any paint job is going to get messed up badly

See also the top end, I use a bolt and a wing nut and (not shown here) a hole drilled through the bolt that takes a small lock

That is a good idea, I like the lock!

super_daav · « **Reply #90 on:** August 10, 2011, 11:13:21 AM »

I recently took 2 7ft boat rods in a very cheap tube overseas. Got some funny looks but the airlines never questioned the length. I went on 5 different airlines from very Beeg to tinyish...

The paintworks look awesome but last mere minutes thanks to the attention of the exceptionally diligent baggage handlers... Airline stickers are the heat!!

SAfish · « **Reply #91 on:** August 10, 2011, 06:13:38 PM »

Thanks for the info super_daav.

E.T. · « **Reply #92 on:** August 11, 2011, 05:30:28 PM »

If you guys want something to travel with and not worry about the contents, then this is what you need....

Its called Jet Tube and is available from Mudhole.
Here is the link....
http://www.mudhole.com/Shop-Our-Catalog/Rod-Cases_2/Jet-Tube-Rod-Tube-Kit

And attached is a SBS

SAfish · « **Reply #93 on:** August 11, 2011, 06:01:59 PM »

E.T. :shre:
That is a brilliant product and I like the idea that you can lock it with no hassles. The strap loops will also come in handy. Do we get 3" pipe here in SA?

E.T. · « **Reply #94 on:** August 11, 2011, 06:09:15 PM »

I believe we do.
A good place to start would be a place like Saplastikor or even Maizey Plastics or one of those places that sells water pumps, pipes, etc.
I have a set of these caps at home, ordered it some time ago and just never used it, cause I want to build aluminium tubes with aluminium screw in end caps like the ones you get with premium fly rods.

SAfish · « **Reply #95 on:** August 11, 2011, 06:16:41 PM »

Do you have an idea how much the postage will be for a set?

benniejordaan · « **Reply #96 on:** August 11, 2011, 07:13:13 PM »

Nice one E.T. I'm going to order a few of those.
Thank you for the link!

PH · « **Reply #97 on:** August 12, 2011, 06:02:48 AM »

Quote from: benniejordaan on August 11, 2011, 07:13:13 PM

Nice one E.T. I'm going to order a few of those.
Thank you for the link!

How about making them from PVC with a nice Carbon finish and coated with 2K? The ends can be custom PU castings? Feasible?

benniejordaan · « **Reply #98 on:** August 12, 2011, 08:32:55 AM »

Quote from: PH on August 12, 2011, 06:02:48 AM

How about making them from PVC with a nice Carbon finish and coated with 2K? The ends can be custom PU castings? Feasible?

Very feasible... I like that idea, will look cool!

Are you still coming round to collect your wrapping machines?

PH · « **Reply #99 on:** August 12, 2011, 08:53:56 AM »

Are you at home tomorrow 10 am?