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New Waggler Float Tube Whipped & Feathered

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For some time now I have wanted to make something to protect my  " Slim Waggler " The obvious choice for me was a float tube, so, with my initial float tube success still fresh in my mind from my first model I was fairly confident I would be able to produce another half decent tube. The new tube below is again made from a single block of pine with brass hinges, violet & gold whippings plus a feather for a little added colour. Tube dimensions are : Length 285mm Internal Diameter 20mm Outside Diameter 35mm The tube has a 20mm hole which fits around seven of my new wagglers, plus, it can double up as a  pike float tube as it fits a single 25 - 30 g pike slider perfectly. 😁 The best thing for me is that I have something a little prettier than an industrial plastic tube to transport my new creations in whilst fishing. 😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁 TTFN Peanut. If you would like to look at my handcr