Bamboo float tubes....

[BoltonBullfinch]

I have got three 3ft lengths of bamboo, the narrowest is 2.25 inch, the widest 3 inch. By the looks of them there should be enough for 9 tubes. Having never made a float tube any tips would be much appreciated....

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Thanks
BB

[Mr B]

I have just made one and it is quite narrow compared to your Bamboo. ( probably only hold about 4/5 floats)
Your Bamboo looks great! ... depending how many floats you want to take with you.
I am new to float tubes but your stock looks good.
Very plush and organised though.... and the book!
Mr B

[Old Man River]

You have a PM Paul.


David.

[Mr B]

And my very humble attempt...
I wanted something that would hold a few floats in my bag with out them getting crushed amongst my reels and lunch.
The extras just in the for scale.
Its amazing what we do rather than watch telly!

Mr B

[BoltonBullfinch]

Your float tube has something of the cudgel about it, it could come in handy if visited by some ner do well whilst dangling.
A duel purpose float tube, now that's special....

Thanks
BB

[Mr B]

Your float tube has something of the cudgel about it, it could come in handy if visited by some ner do well whilst dangling.
A duel purpose float tube, now that's special....

Thanks
BB

Good idea! I will have to put a 8oz Lead weight in it!

Mr B
Ps I have a wine cork in the top to stop( not in the photo) the floats falling out.

[Tonkin Wand]

Useful and so practical. Have that artisan look to them ,dont add any decoration to at least one , just take to the waterside and use! Tony

[BreadFlake]

I have got three 3ft lengths of bamboo, the narrowest is 2.25 inch, the widest 3 inch. By the looks of them there should be enough for 9 tubes. Having never made a float tube any tips would be much appreciated....

IMG_20220215_193017_resize_72.jpg

Thanks
BB

Have you made any progress BB?

[Silfield]

As a bit of a coincidence my wife came home with this today (as you do )

All 12' of it!
For comparison, the alloy butt cap and piece of Spanish reed are all that remains of a 12' float rod that failed in rather spectacular fashion, also destined to end up as a float tube.

[Mr B]

As a bit of a coincidence my wife came home with this today (as you do )

All 12' of it!
For comparison, the alloy butt cap and piece of Spanish reed are all that remains of a 12' float rod that failed in rather spectacular fashion, also destined to end up as a float tube.

Pheeew! What about that.. a real flotilla of float tubes you have there!!!!
Mr B