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Aluminum rod tubes/cases
Posted by: John DeWitt (216.29.24.---)
Date: January 26, 2006 09:32AM

Anybody have a source for reasonably priced aluminum rod tubes? I can't justify speing $40 rod a rod case... Thanks for the help.

John

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Re: Aluminum rod tubes/cases
Posted by: Raymond Adams (---.tci.com)
Date: January 26, 2006 09:56AM

Rec has some on their "web specials" page. Around $20 or less!!

They are a sponsor too!!!

Raymond Adams
Eventually, all things merge, and a river runs through it..

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Re: Aluminum rod tubes/cases
Posted by: Bob Sale (---.cable.mindspring.com)
Date: January 26, 2006 10:17AM

The REC specials tubes are silkscreened with manufacture information, and some of the caps are engraved with rod specs.
I should have elaborated. The tubes that I got were labeled "Reddington" and some caps were for spey rods. This is not an issue if the tubes are for you, or, you can trim the label off if for someone else.

No question, they are great tubes, but they do cost some if you can't work with the specials.



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 01/26/2006 10:29AM by Bob Sale.

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Re: Aluminum rod tubes/cases
Posted by: Bill Giokas (---.bfd-dynamic.gis.net)
Date: January 26, 2006 10:25AM

Another vote for REC. Tubes. The only problem that I had is don't leave them in the sun for too long. The Aluminum tube acts like a heat sink. Your rod will be very warm if let in the tube in the direct sunlight . Bill.

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Re: Aluminum rod tubes/cases
Posted by: Anonymous User (Moderator)
Date: January 26, 2006 11:30AM

REC will be in Charlotte next month at the National Rod Builders Show. I don't know what they plan to bring with them in regard to tubes, but I feel sure they'll have some there.

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Re: Aluminum rod tubes/cases
Posted by: Steve Kartalia (---.ferc.gov)
Date: January 26, 2006 01:42PM

Hook and Hackle Company has really nice aluminum tubes and good online order discounts:

[www.mailordercentral.com]


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Re: Aluminum rod tubes/cases
Posted by: John DeWitt (216.29.24.---)
Date: January 26, 2006 01:58PM

Thanks guys!! I just got off the phone with Dan from REC and I think I'm going to set up an account with them. All the input is greatly appreciated.

John

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Re: Aluminum rod tubes/cases
Posted by: Spencer Phipps (---.lsil.com)
Date: January 28, 2006 02:11PM

Also others like Binghams carry the Landmark tubes, not as much variety, but a good value.

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