On Thu, 30 Jun 2005 09:57:06 -0700, "Tom Nakashima"
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On Thu, 30 Jun 2005 04:16:25 GMT, wrote:

On Tue, 28 Jun 2005 14:06:14 -0700, "Tom Nakashima"

wrote:

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


If your rod will fit inside, you might consider a couple of golf bag
tubes/sleeves...

Here's a link to what I was referring in general:

http://wwww.basspro.com/product-1/60830.htm


R

I like it!
The price is right .99, the length is fine at 34", if only it were 1/2" in
dia. larger.
I need a dia of 2" to fit all four pieces.
Thanks for the link,
-tom

The link was just as an example of what's out there - there are several
diameters of these available, along with related accessories (like link-locks),
all _very_ inexpensive. Keep in mind that this solution is not as rugged as
thick-wall PVC or similar - it won't stand up to a mule's ass or undertipped
porters using Bwana Hemingwannabe's tube to play stickball with boulders, for
example - but in certain circumstances, it'll do.

TC,
R