Rod tubes are essential for fishing travel. By air, train, land, or sea, these rod tubes will keep your fishing rods safe and secure for a very long time.<\/p>\n
Traveling with your precious fishing rods always brings a bit of stress to your fishing trip.<\/p>\n
Will the rods arrive safely at the correct destination? Did I pack them tight enough? Will the airline luggage handlers take the FRAGILE sticker seriously or do they see them at all?<\/p>\n
But before even worrying about your rods arriving in the correct country, you must decide what and how to pack your rods for the trip.<\/p>\n
Thus, our topic for today, fishing rod tubes.<\/p>\n
Tough, durable, easy to use and airline approved fishing rod tubes.<\/p>\n
As a fishing destination, we take a lot of guests fishing.<\/p>\n
From picking up guests from the airport, setting up their gear, helping them pack up for their trip back home, and sending them off to the airport, we have handled a multitude of rod tubes.<\/p>\n
We\u2019ve seen rod tubes bent and broken beyond repair, and we\u2019ve seen and handled rod tubes that looked like it has been through war and can\u2019t wait to go back.<\/p>\n
DIY rod tubes made out of PVC pipe and overly built rod tubes built by their local fabricator.<\/p>\n
Most will not survive the drills of keeping fishing rods safe and secure for international fishing travel, but some accomplish the task very well.<\/p>\n
Below, we list down our top 3 fishing rod tubes designed for international fishing travel and built to survive years of use and luggage handling abuse.<\/p>\n
But before we proceed to show our top 3 rod tubes, let\u2019s talk about what to look for in a good traveling rod tube and what to avoid when you decide to buy one.<\/p>\n
The most common and most practical material used for fishing rod tubes is hard plastic.<\/p>\n
They are lightweight and easily malleable and can be formed into unlimited shapes and forms, thus making this the perfect material for rod tubes.<\/p>\n
They can be made tough but still flexible to avoid being brittle and prone to cracking.<\/p>\n
Its flexibility allows it to withstand pressure from all angles, while still being stiff enough to protect the rods within.<\/p>\n
Plastic lasts almost forever and if you choose a good rod tube, expect it to outlast your fishing career too.<\/p>\n
How to get your rods in and out of your rod tube easily is an important factor when deciding to pick a rod tube.<\/p>\n
You wouldn\u2019t want to be just putting your rods together while the other guys are on the boat, ready and waiting.<\/p>\n
And you wouldn\u2019t want to be left scratching your head when the time comes to pack up for the flight home.<\/p>\n
The simplest rod tube designs are often the most efficient.<\/p>\n
A rod tube with a big opening to easily slide rods in and out of the case is important.<\/p>\n
Forget about rod cases that open like briefcases. The latches or slider locks always break after the first few uses, and you\u2019ll find yourself needing to duct tape your rod case to keep it closed.<\/p>\n
Briefcase style rod cases are also a nightmare to pack. If you\u2019re like me, and you always bring \u2018spare rods just in case\u2019, you\u2019ll always have to arrange the rods in a certain way before you can even attempt to close it shut.<\/p>\n
Whereas the simple wide-mouthed bazooka rod tubes accept rods easily.<\/p>\n
Even if you tend to bring too many rods, a little wiggling, and some twisting is all it takes to get them all to fit nicely.<\/p>\n
The rod tubes we list down below are well worth the price.<\/p>\n
Ranging from US$110 \u2013 230, the value they will bring to you is immeasurable when traveling with your precious fishing rods.<\/p>\n
\u201c$200 for a rod tube you say. I\u2019ll make one on my own for less than a quarter of the costs of a store-bought one, and it\u2019ll be tougher and more protective!\u201d<\/p>\n
Yes, of course, you may want to go the DIY route at first but trust me when I say that the rod tubes listed below are plenty worth every penny.<\/p>\n
DIY rod tubes made from pipes are either too heavy or too brittle for international travel.<\/p>\n
More weight means more expenses for excess luggage weight. And the lighter you go in terms of PVC size, the more anxiety it\u2019ll cause you throughout the flights.<\/p>\n
Invest a little more into your fishing gear travel cases, and your gear will thank you for it.<\/p>\n
Protect your rods and you\u2019ll catch your fish. You\u2019ll get to protect your dignity too.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
With all that being said, let\u2019s start with one of the most popular rod tubes from SporTube.<\/p>\n
SporTube Series 1 and 2<\/h2>\n