07-08-2009, 07:03 PM
[cool][#0000ff]It doesn't sound like you have tried fishing in your tube without the stabilizer bar. If you had, you would quickly discover why they are needed. Without the bar the two ends of the open tube will collapse in on you.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]As suggested, PVC tubing will get the job done. I had to replace the stabilizer bar on a Trout Unlimited Kennebec and found that 3/4 inch schedule 40 (heavy) PVC was just right. The 1/2 inch is not rigid enough and 1" is just a bit big. Might be different on your tube. [/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]If you want a mesh apron, I have a couple of extras that I took off Outcast tubes and replaced with the rigid plastic aprons. However, if you look back at the aprons info you might decide you want to rig something else. Aprons are handy for catching fly line, controlling fish and tackle tinkering...to reduce loss of lures and goodies into the water.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]What part of the country do you live in?[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]As suggested, PVC tubing will get the job done. I had to replace the stabilizer bar on a Trout Unlimited Kennebec and found that 3/4 inch schedule 40 (heavy) PVC was just right. The 1/2 inch is not rigid enough and 1" is just a bit big. Might be different on your tube. [/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]If you want a mesh apron, I have a couple of extras that I took off Outcast tubes and replaced with the rigid plastic aprons. However, if you look back at the aprons info you might decide you want to rig something else. Aprons are handy for catching fly line, controlling fish and tackle tinkering...to reduce loss of lures and goodies into the water.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]What part of the country do you live in?[/#0000ff]
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