In choosing the appropriate fishing rod tube, there are several factors that you need to consider. First, you should be aware that rod tubes are designed to store the rods only, meaning, your fishing reels are excluded. If you want your reels to be included, then you need to have a rod case. Of course, you also need to choose the right size for your rods. You do not want to end up with your rods rattling around inside a tube that may be too long. You want your rods to fit perfectly in the tube to ensure its safe transport and storage.

If you are on a tight budget and don’t feel like buying one or you can’t seem to find the appropriate size, then you could make your own! All you need is a plastic plumbing pipe. You can easily buy them in your local hardware, plumbing or electrical stores.

In making your own, you need to measure the length of your fishing rod to ensure that you are buying the appropriate sized plastic plumbing pipe. You should add an additional 6 inches on for comfort. Also, you need to buy an end cap for the PVC pipe. Just apply an ample amount of PVC cement into the cap and slide your tube into it, allowing the cement to dry completely. Finally, slide your fishing rod inside and screw the screw cap into the open end of the PVC. There you have it – a waterproof, durable, homemade fishing rod tube!

If you plan to take your own tackle you will need a fishing rod case or tube, in shore and fly fisherman who own two or three piece travel rods can carry them aboard planes as long as it fits in an overhead bin. If fishing off shore your rods are likely one piece sticks that you will have to package in an extendable tube. You may include the tube as one of your two checked pieces but be aware some airlines charge extra for oversize baggage.

You can buy a flexible fishing rod cases that come with wheels although there is a chance that these can get crushed during transit. To protect your reels against damage and theft you should always carry them abroad. Use a soft side tackle bag with dividers wrapped in cloth for extra protection. Choose a small bag or even a tackle back back that fits under the seat, one that wont weigh a tonne when packed with all that metal.

Place tackle in your checked bag, hooks or even mono or line make security officials nervous. Once on site take the reels out of your tackle bag and replace them with your lures line and tools and go catch that dream fish.

excerpt: Sport fishing Magazine.

Flambeau Bazuka Pro Rod case was one of my recommendations and by all accounts it preformed very well. Rob was able to load 9 rods in to the case stretching it out to 8′7. “The case traveled great strapped down in the bed of their truck. If your going to be strapping this down its best you secure it across the body and steer clear of the handles. It looks like they have the potential to break under heavy strapping.

The sturdy hinged door provides easy access for loading and unloading rods with their reels attached. It will easily hold quite a few rods if you intend on leaving the reels off. Although it is quite a heavy case it was pretty easy to handle and maneuver. That being said it will take up quite a bit of room on smaller boats. I’d also suggest you get a small lock to secure the latch door, just to be sure, you wouldn’t want it opening while your travelling down the highway.

I’m glad I choose this piece gear, it will be perfect for storing rods in the garage during the off season. Its tough, it looks great and its a great space saving product.”