Old Grey wrote in
:

Since you own a fly shop I thought you might be a good person
to ask.
I hope you don't mind the intrusion. I have a 9' four piece
Winston
Ibis that came with the cordura rod tube. Together with the
rod and
tube it weighs in around 19 oz. I am looking to do some long
backpacking trips this summer (Muir Trail) and am trying to
find a
lighter rod tube but one that still has rigid sides. Do you
know of
any rigid side tubes (aluminium or other material) 2 inch
diameter by
30 inches long or so that weigh in less than 8 to 10 oz.?

Thanks for any feedback.

Allyn


Phenolic tubing may be an option.

http://www.the-rocketman.com/store/tubing.html

rt