The equipment of the angler. Covers and tubes for the transportation of fishing rods.

When you can enjoy the a modern rod, it is always necessary to remember that it is made of high modulus graphite fibers. M your rod, being very elastic and tolerant to bending under load, is thus very vulnerable to shocks and stress "fracture". This means that the rod requires a fairly careful treatment as for the fishing, and during transportation.

Most spinning rods in the sale are equipped with soft covers for storage and transport. These covers, in principle, can protect your fishing rod from accidental not strong shock during transportation in the car or public transport. But random primemenie the door of a car or bus it will not save.

I used to chat with guys who are professionally engaged in repairing broken fishing rods. According to their statistics, the failure of the spinners for reasons – "accidentally stepped", "slammed it in the door", "hit by car" and the like - account for about 90 % of all requests. Such failure is very offensive. Moreover, they lead to unnecessary repair expenses, and often purchase new gear. Angler still deprived of your favorite fishing rods that are already "formed in the arm." After all, no one, even the most professional repair will not restore 100% of the original properties of the rod...

What do you do to protect your favorite spinning from such accidental troubles?
You have to think about buying (or making) a hard tube for transporting and storing your spinning. Such tubes, both imported and domestic production are on sale. Moreover, some spinning ( very few of them, in such a configuration) go on sale equipped with such a tube.

(From left to right: rod Tube for 1 rod 10 ft; Tube 6-8 rods up to 9 ft; Tube for 1 rod 8.6 ft; the Rod in standard soft case).

It is a plastic tube covered with special wear-resistant material. One side of this tube (call it bottom) – blank on the outside, and soft foam insert inside. The second ( let it be cover) is zippered and also the inside with soft foam. Removing the rod in a tube, can be relaxed for the random shock (even strong), trapped doors, etc.

In principle, if not the pursuit of aesthetics, such a tube can be made independently. Plastic water pipe of the necessary diameter solves the problem ))). Handle, lid and bottom it is possible to manufacture from scrap materials...

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If there is a question of transportation of several rods , then, in my opinion, it is better to pay attention to the finished product.
When I started to participate in fishing competitions and there was a need to carry in the car for 6-8 rods, for me, was the issue of the selection of the appropriate tube for their transportation (to arrange in the vehicle a landfill from a pile of tubes for each rod not much liked).
Imported tubes killed. Yes, and more than 4 rods, could not be found. But in the program of the Russian company Fisherman (now , after case, about which I'll tell you later, I have it always in the "Favorites") I found the required tube for 6-8 spinning rods. This product is made very carefully, using the ideas of 2 coaxial tubes for 3-4 rods. Tube lined durable fabric, equipped with a handle and shoulder strap for easy carry. From the side there is an additional pocket for accessories medium length (like lip-grip and "«Fish Priest»").

(Transport length – 145 cm)

In General, appearance, and functionality of the product at altitude. And this is quite reasonable, compared to imported counterparts, the price.
By the way, many of my fellow anglers, seeing I examined the tube also bought this model. So, I was not wrong in his choice)))

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Well, for those who are "homebrew" nothing is impossible. I think if necessary they will be able to examine a photo of themselves to do the tube for a few rods. Besides making the homemade product "dressy" appearance, no major problems should arise!

Yes, the tube will keep your rods safe and secure in the bus, in the car, on the plane!