Re: Ping Bill Kiene - Fly Rod Tube?

Thanks for the various feedback so far. The PVC idea has some merit,
but can't seem to find any Class 125 or 200 in the 2 inch diameter so
far and the Schedule 40 is too heavy. The titanium tubing idea on
eBay caught my eye, but the price ($195) was a little too much. The
aluminum tubing out there seems to weigh a little more than I want,
but the model rocket tubing looks like a possibility. A 2-inch
diameter by 36 inch long piece is 8.7 oz and the 1.5 inch is 6.2 oz.

As for the mailing tube type, weight is just right but is too flexible
as not sure it would protect the rod.

As for going just with the sock, not sure I want to risk that. While
my hiking capabilities are not superior, I don't think I will be
falling off of cliffs or such. Just 220 plus miles of pack on and off
is too much of a chance for just the sock and I don't feel like
carrying my rod all those miles in my hand. Figure if I go 220 plus
miles through grand slam territory, I want my rod to make it.

As for my rod, well it is what it is and works great for me. Don't
really care who's name is on the label and who sold/made it. Price
was right for me (birthday present from my wife).

Thanks again..
.

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