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.
These tubes are the larger (wider) 50mm diameter version (50mm x 230mm)
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.
Available in different sizes and designs, these bamboo tubes pair perfectly with artisan floats and are suited to anglers who appreciate heritage-style tackle made with care.
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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.
Product Code: bamW
Brand: Handmade Fishing Floats
Product Condition: New
weight: 50.0g
bamboo float tube
Mark Hellyer
10 October 2025
the bamboo float tube brings a touch of vintage class to my float collection,very happy indeed
Reply From Handmade Fishing Floats by Ian Lewis:
That's great to hear Mark - Yes, they really do look the part don't they - especially the flamed ones. I am currently sourcing some that are twice the width so as to accommodate a few more floats per tube!
Excellent quality Bamboo tube and Crucian bristle tips
Kevin Dawson
29 October 2024
I purchased a set of Crucian bristle tip insert wagglers and a Bamboo tube to keep them safe. The quality of the Bamboo tube is excellent and the floats are outstanding, I am fishing this weekend and can't wait to try the new floats but firstly I will be taking them to my local tackle shop as the Manager has shown interest for his own collection. Craftsmanship such as this must not be allowed to fade away, I will be buying more floats from your selection. Thank you for your excellent service Ian, may it continue for many years to come. Kevin Dawson.
Reply From Handmade Fishing Floats by Ian Lewis:
Thank you so much for the support and kind words Kevin. While I will never be driving a fancy car I do love what I do and hope also to be blessed to be able to keep making them for many years to come.
Fabulous Float Tube
Martin Grugan
04 October 2024
I have ordered and used many of Ian's floats and wanted a solid tube to store and protect them in my tackle bag. Got both the small and larger bamboo tubes which do a great job of protecting the floats and are very light and look great. May order more! Beautiful floats deserve a beautiful tube which these are!
Reply From Handmade Fishing Floats by Ian Lewis:
Glad they are doing the trick and I quite agree. They are not as big, bulky or heavy as others on the market but certainly big enough to fit a days worth of floats for most anglers I think.
Bamboo Float Tube
David Fullerton
07 December 2023
For me, it was a great purchase. It holds eight of my favourite floats and keeps them safe and secure. The Float Tube is excellent value and was despatched quickly.
23cm Float Tube
Dave Fullerton
27 October 2023
I have just received the 23cm Float Tube and it is well made. It holds the floats that are really treasured by me :- 4x Naiads; 2x White tipped quills; 2x Duckers and one small Chubber. I am really pleased with this purchase. The tube is 2.5cm diameter of working space and is plenty big enough for me.
Reply From Handmade Fishing Floats by Ian Lewis:
Hi Dave, Glad to hear the bamboo tube is 'for four purpose' and helping keep those precious floats safe and looking stylish to boot 🤠
Too short
Ian Field
28 April 2023
Apart from being too narrow to store but a couple of floats these are also far too short to hold anything worthwhile. Would not recommend.
Reply From Handmade Fishing Floats by Ian Lewis:
I am sorry you feel this way Ian. The length and diameter of the tubes is clearly stated in the description. If you feel I could explain the item more clearly please do let me know. Many thanks.
Too small
Ian Field
28 April 2023
A nice idea poorly executed. Tubes are far too narrow for anything other than quills really. Would not recommend this item.
Reply From Handmade Fishing Floats by Ian Lewis:
I am sorry you feel this way Ian. The length and diameter of the tubes is clearly stated in the description. If you feel I could explain the item more clearly please do let me know. Many thanks.
Very nice
Paul Carter
27 November 2020
Just like many others here have mentioned your workmanship is top drawer, the bamboo float tube that I received is almost too nice to use I simply cannot stop looking at it, I've already sung your praises to my fishing buddies along with some WhatsApp photos and I will most certainly be back to fill it with a selection of your glorious floats for my grandson but he's only 2 so I guess I'll have to use them for now before I pass them on, good work sir, you are most certainly loved, many thanks
Very stylish
Ian Hoult
21 March 2020
Thanks Ian the floats have arrived and they are great, very well made, traditional and distinctive I m looking forward to using them, the float storage tube is also stylish and great quality too. I ll be recommending your floats accessories and quality service to my fishing mates. Looking forward to my next floats arriving in a few days. Many Thanks Ian Hoult
