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| Hi,
I need some ideas on making myself a new rod tube. I have a boulder creek and am very happy with it. I however now have an 8 foot rod and that will not fit into it being that it is made for up to 7'4" rods.
I would like to make something similar with a piece of pvc tubing. I need some ideas as far as hinges, straps to keep it shut, and internal materials to keep the rods in order while in transit. Foam is a good option but where might I find good foam?
any help or ideas would be appreciated
thanks
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| Kyle-
Not quite the same thing but I used to make arrow cases for my buddies.
Take a solid piece of PVC and get two end caps. The one end cap should be a solid cover. The second end cap is has the screw in cover. (this is the access cap in normal plumbing applications).
Just glue the ends on and walla. For access you just unsrew the threaded cap.
Won't have to worry about it getting banged around and crushed. As far as protection inside, I'd see about padded rod covers maybe.
Just and idea off the top of my head. Might need some refinement.
Scott
Edited by theedz155 1/18/2004 1:14 PM
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| Thanks Theedz,
that is what I was thinking. Two endcaps that can be slid over the top of the pvc and taken on and off. then also with the pvc tube cut in half so it can open up like a book to lay rods in each half, with some sort of foam or padding for the guts to hold the rods in place.
I will try and find a link for a pic of the boulder creek tubes.
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Location: Iowa | 8 footer now, huh? While you're at it Kly, you might as well make it large enough so you don't have to remove the reels too. I looked for one last year, but didn't have any luck. The pvc cut down the center with end caps should work pretty well though. You should be able to find some continuous hinges at most home improvement stores or hardware stores to put on it, maybe with rivets. How did the Chicago show treat you?
Edited by Lone Stone 1/18/2004 5:59 PM
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Location: Madison, WI | I have a Flambeau Bazuka Pro. They sell for about $40. You can pack quite a few 8 footers in it without any problems. We've tied it to the top of our truck on longer trips to and from Canada and the rods have always survived.
Pat
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| Kyle-
If you'd like I can stop by the Flambeau Outlet here in Baraboo and price that Bazooka there if you're interested. The outlet store prices usually aren't that much of a deal compared to regular stores but I can check.
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| Thanks Scott,
Don't worry about it though, because I am going to make this a winter project. This way I can make it custom as well for all my crap. I should also not have to spend so much and maybe make it better than a store bought model. Save some money for more lures at the next show I go to.
thanks again
Kly
p.s. but if you do by chance stop by there in the next couple weeks find out for me what a box would cost. I need a new one and not sure if I want a lakewood or what.
Edited by kly 1/19/2004 3:08 PM
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| Flambeau makes the Maximizer box for muskie fishing. I have one...it's OK but I got a Lakewood after the Flambeau and it's much better. The Maximizer doesn't have a single handle on top. You have to carry it with two hands, one on each end. The interior hanging compartment is divided too small. Unless you are hanging real small baits you can only fit 1 in each one without a whole lot of problems. You can get the individual boxes, like the Plano's that will fit in there but they cut way down on your storage space. Last time I was in there, they were in the 30-40 dollar range.
My suggestion is to spend the extra and go with the Lakewood. Better product in my opinion.
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