DIY rod tubes

[SWVABass]

Morning everyone, 

Today I begin a cross country move from the west to VA. I have about 15 casting rods and 10 spinning rods. I need to build some quick rod tubes, and was planning to use pvc wit a cap on one side and a plug on the other. For those of you that have done this how many rods can I expect to get into a tube? I will be taking the reels off as well.

 

Thabks!

[Dirtyeggroll]

Depends on if you keep the reels on or not. 
 

I can fit 8 casting setups in an 8” tube. 4 facing one way and 4 facing the other and staggering the reels.

 

Could fit a ton of rods alone. Probably 20.

[Smalls]

https://www.sportsmans.com/fishing-gear-supplies/fishing-rods/rod-cases/plano-46102-guide-series-rod-tube/p/1282397?channel=shopping&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI2-mLgZf15gIVr__jBx1UVAXFEAsYAyABEgK1H_D_BwE
 

Check around Craigslist/FB marketplace for a couple of these, first. I moved cross country a year and a half ago and found a guy selling 2 of these for $15. I couldn’t build pvc pipes for that much, and I still use them for traveling to tournaments. 
 

If you can’t find any, and go PVC, I’d stick to 4”, and build as many as you need. 6” and 8” tube is gonna run you a pretty penny. Unless you’re planning on using them after your move, for constant transportation, then splurge on the 8”. 
 

I do have a couple 4” tubes on my kayak trailer. Without reels I can get 4-6 casting rods in each. 

[Hulkster]

i also have the plano tube that is mentioned above. it is very good. not sure how many rods i can fit in it, but i have put 5 or 6 in it no problem, i put them in their rod gloves and them bind them all together with pipe cleaners. . for that many rods you may need a few tubes. 

[Spankey]

 I'd remove the reels and do a PVC tube, foam the end caps and bubble wrap the tip sections. They will make it safely and cheap enough. Stow the tube away, you'll need it again someday.

[SWVABass]

I ended up going with 4” pvc. Stuffed bathe ends with bubble wrap. The moving company looked at me like I was crazy until I was done then said “ yea we don’t package them like that.” Currently they are somewhere in the US while I’m in AR, two days from VA. Thanks for the input guys I appreciate the responses.