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2007/09/13 17:32:18 (permalink)

mailing fishing rods

Has anyone mailed any fishing rods lately, and if you have what was the cheapest way. Thanks.
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    pghmarty
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    RE: mailing fishing rods 2007/09/13 17:42:20 (permalink)
    Priority mail.
    Tubes are free, glue 2 together if more than 36"
    I think you can go up to 60" without extra charges
    http://shop.usps.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10152&storeId=10001&categoryId=13354&productId=26002&langId=-1
    post edited by pghmarty - 2007/09/13 17:48:15
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    RE: mailing fishing rods 2007/09/13 23:12:05 (permalink)
    davef,
        Exactly what marty says.  If you have a tube put them in it then pack them.  Use styrofoam peanuts or wadded up newspaper for cushioning.  If you don't have a tube you can make one out of PVC.  If you don't have any of that try to include a dowell rod for stiffening the package to avoid bending.  Also the Post Office insurance is cheap!  Absolutely the best way to go.  I ship/get about 40 rods a year and I don't like to even have any other carrier bring my stuff.

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    beerman
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    RE: mailing fishing rods 2007/09/19 17:02:21 (permalink)
    Dave,
    If you can wait until the PSA Big Run Banquet, I have an extra tube I will give you.
    Let me know!

    changes in latitudes, changes in attitudes....nothing remains quite the same



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    RE: mailing fishing rods 2007/09/21 11:59:17 (permalink)
    Go to an auto parts store. There brake lines come in big to small tubes.

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    RE: mailing fishing rods 2007/09/22 09:18:07 (permalink)
    DON'T use UPS and send it in a pvc tube,they charge $16.00 more for not using a cardboard tube or triangle box package !!!!!!!!!!.Ray

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    RE: mailing fishing rods 2007/09/22 13:04:45 (permalink)
    Greg: Hopefully i'll be there if you have a tube you don't need.  Dave              
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    Dave,
    If you can wait until the PSA Big Run Banquet, I have an extra tube I will give you.
    Let me know!
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    RE: mailing fishing rods 2007/09/23 08:14:38 (permalink)
    Dave,
     
    I have a couple extra tubes.  I will bring them to the party.  Is this for a two or four piece rod?

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    RE: mailing fishing rods 2007/09/23 12:52:42 (permalink)
    Greg: 2 piece 9 foot rod. The st croix avid.
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    RE: mailing fishing rods 2007/09/24 15:03:43 (permalink)
    Ok Dave.  I'll bring a tube for you to the party Saturday.

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