2” Clear Plastic Tubing

Started by Bill B, April 12, 2022, 06:43:01 PM

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Bill B

Would anyone happen to have any ideas on where I can find AFFORDABLE 2" square clear plastic tubing?  I have an old tackle bag that would make a good jig bag.  Commercial bags are expensive, and the only tubing I can find are expensive too.  Attached is a photograph of what I'm looking for.  TIA. Bill
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pjstevko

Search for surfcasting jig bags and look at the replacement inserts

JasonGotaProblem

I can't picture what you're getting at. So please post a picture after you get at it because I'm quite curious.
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foakes

Do you have a drawing, plan, photo of what you are intending to accomplish, Bill?

I might offer some alternatives or sources with a little more info.

Best, Fred
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thorhammer

crap! aluminum might be cheaper!

Gfish

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Brewcrafter

Bill = I know exactly what you are looking for.  We have a "plastics" shop over on the other side of town on University by the railroad tracks (SW Plastics) that is open to the public and has all kinds of oddball scrap.  And...other things...  I won't be able to get by there for at least a week or two but I will stop in and check to see if they have anything that will work, if they do it should be affordable. - john

pjstevko

Bill if you can do round tube instead i know a lot of guys use shop light protectors

pjstevko


Bill B

Jason and Fred, below is a picture of what I'm trying to accomplish.

John I'd appreciate you taking a look for me.

Yeah, I thought about the shop light protectors, and might have to go with them, just the ID is a little small at 1.20".

It may not be very productive,
but it's sure going to be interesting!

bill19804

i  use  round  tubes  from uline.com  for  jigs buck 40  each  caps.42  each many  lengths  and  diameters  available

a  huge  catalog  good  luck

foakes

#11
Like Bill said, U-Line has them on Page 97 of their new catalog I received last week.  $1.40

Being a woodworker with a good table saw, you might consider getting some decent Marine Grade 1/8" wood stock —- and make your own.  Something like this boat box I use for lake trolling.  Simple enough to measure out exactly what size you want —- them just cut some slots —- put them together and you  are done.  You could do the same thing with 1/4" plexiglas.

Lots of possibilities.

Last thing I would do is pay those outrageous prices for 2' of polycarbonate tubing.

Best, Fred
The Official, Un-Authorized Service and Restoration Center for quality vintage spinning reels.

D-A-M Quick, Penn, Mitchell, and ABU/Zebco Cardinals

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The first rule of fishing is to fish where the fish are. The second rule of fishing is to never forget the first rule.

"Enjoy the little things in Life — For someday, you may look back — and realize that they were the big things"
                                                     Fred O.


conchydong

You can get 2" X 3" plastic (gutter)downspouts at most Home Depots or Lowes for fairly cheap. I know it's not the size you want but it may work.

Scott

Bill B

Thank you for all the ideas.  I think I have some plexiglass in the shop and will give it a try.  After looking at the prices of of polycarbonate tubing, no wonder those jigs bags are so expensive.  Leave it to AT.com to come up with great ideas.  Bill
It may not be very productive,
but it's sure going to be interesting!