Bamboo float tube Slim 25 x 230 mm

Handcrafted Bamboo Float Tubes — Lightweight, Durable, and Sustainably Made

Protect your handmade fishing floats in style with these beautifully crafted bamboo presentation tubes. Designed to match the vintage and traditional aesthetic of classic angling tackle, each tube is made from natural bamboo, offering the perfect balance of light weight, strength, and eco-friendly materials. Fully biodegradable and sustainably sourced, these tubes provide long-lasting protection while remaining environmentally responsible. Each tube fits traditional floats upto 22cm (9 inches) long.

Two sizes available:  These are the slim - 25mm diameter ones. For the wider 50mm ones, please click here

Each tube features a tight friction-fit cap, ensuring your floats stay secure whether stored at home or carried to the water. Customers can choose from a range of unique finishes, including:

Traditional Whipping Bands

Decorative thread whipping that echoes classic rod-building craftsmanship.

Flame Decoration

A beautifully scorched surface pattern that gives every tube a unique character and rich traditional feel.

Plain

Sometimes simple is best - these tubes are just coated in several layers of waterproof, extreme use lacquer - just the same as all my floats.

Available in different sizes (see other listings) and designs, these bamboo tubes pair perfectly with artisan floats and are suited to anglers who appreciate heritage-style tackle made with care.

What customers say:
“A full set of reed floats fits perfectly, with space for bird quills or porcupine quills too. The finish is superb, the whipping adds luxury, and the bamboo cap fits beautifully — far better than the usual cork. I’d recommend these to anyone wanting a traditional float case, for themselves or as a gift.” — Rod Goodall (bought the slim model)

Perfect for:
• handmade fishing float storage
• traditional and vintage tackle collectors
• personalised gifts for anglers
• sustainable fishing accessories
• Christmas, Father’s Day, and birthday presents

The smaller tubes will easily carry several slimmer floats such as crucian bristle tips, Billy Lane Darts or porkies  or one or two perch bobs (see reviews below).  They are increadibly lightweight and ideal for the roving angler or as protection for individual floats / presenting that special gift.

The larger, wider tubes will fit floats many more floats, upto and including my wide pike float models.  

PLEASE NOTE - THESE TUBES ARE 230MM (9 INCHES) LONG - NOT ALL MY FLOATS WILL FIT INSIDE.  FOR EXAMPLE - ONLY THE 4BB AND 4AAA WINDBEATERS FROM THAT SET WILL FIT.  I HAVE TRIED TO PUT THE FLOATS LENGTHS ON ALL LISTINGS BUT IF IT IS NOT CLEAR PLEASE JUST ASK FIRST.

Please NEVER put or store wet floats inside a sealed tube - allow them to dry first. For maximum longevity of your tube, pour a little danish oil inside once a year, close the cap, shake it around and leave to drain for 2 - 3 days on some kitchen paper.