"Tom Nakashima" wrote in message
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I just purchased a 5 wt. 4pc 9' fly-rod. I was looking for a cheap hard
case for backpacking. I would like to keep it light, but the rod well
protected. Suggestions? Home made cases?
-tom

Hi Tom,
I've made cases out of PVC and aluminum for 2 piece and 4 piece rods. The
only problem I experienced was when I loaned a rod to a friend going to
Alaska with an aluminum tube. (2 piece rod) It came back slightly "bent",
but the rod was okay.
I always recommend a cloth rod bag, regardless of the case.
Anymore, I just recommend folks just go to someplace like Cabela's and order
one for about $30 or less for a 4 piece.
Some are about half that unless if you don't want a reel case attached.
(PVC with a Cordura outer shell)
I've made many rod cases, but unless you want to go volume, do it the simple
way, and just buy one. . ..in my humble opinion.
DaveMohnsen
Denver
Heh . . .heh . . .but I've never been able to destroy the regular PVC ones
I have put together. (PVC tube, end caps, PVC glue, nothing fancy . .
..remember a cloth rod bag to protect the rod)