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silicone tubing for wacky/neko rigs #13948246 04/05/21 06:27 PM
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I am looking for a bulk spool of silicone tubing similar to the G7 worm protect tubes sold under the G7 label. I have provided the specs below. I am looking for the 7mm tubing

ID OD wall thickness
4mm 0.16in 0.20in 0.02in
5mm 0.20in 0.26in 0.03in
6mm 0.24in 0.30in 0.03in
[b]7mm 0.28in 0.33in 0.03in
8mm 0.31in 0.43in 0.06in
9mm 0.35in 0.41in 0.03in
10mm 0.39in 0.45in 0.03in

I haven't found anything online. Any help is appreciated.

I use o-rings and heat shrink. I am looking to go in a different direction.

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Re: silicone tubing for wacky/neko rigs [Re: gut hooked] #13948360 04/05/21 08:21 PM
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coldandcolder.com sells a variety of sizes by the foot. Works great and cheap, too. Way stronger than o-rings or heat shrink.

Re: silicone tubing for wacky/neko rigs [Re: gut hooked] #13948366 04/05/21 08:28 PM
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https://www.ebay.com/itm/Wacky-Worm-Neko-Rig-Silicone-Tube-100-pc-Refill-Kit-Senko-Saver-1-4-3-16/264801142615?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20160908105057%26meid%3D03151e6c4c1641a796f9b654eadbb526%26pid%3D100675%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D15%26mehot%3Dnone%26sd%3D264801142615%26itm%3D264801142615%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2380057%26brand%3DUnbranded%2FGeneric&_trksid=p2380057.c100675.m4236&_trkparms=pageci%3A72d2aea3-964d-11eb-b4f1-1eacf576face%7Cparentrq%3Aa3b8b6151780a4d729b2030dff9b9b69%7Ciid%3A1

Re: silicone tubing for wacky/neko rigs [Re: gut hooked] #13948376 04/05/21 08:37 PM
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Look up the Braums straw trick, grab a bunch of them if your ever in there to eat they're free

Re: silicone tubing for wacky/neko rigs [Re: gut hooked] #13948751 04/06/21 02:15 AM
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Silicon tubing is available from Grainger. Bought 3' and will never run out.


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Re: silicone tubing for wacky/neko rigs [Re: gut hooked] #13948779 04/06/21 02:27 AM
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Got mine off Amazon sent to my home in about 2 hours



Re: silicone tubing for wacky/neko rigs [Re: Lone_Wolf] #13949652 04/06/21 06:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Lone_Wolf
Look up the Braums straw trick, grab a bunch of them if your ever in there to eat they're free


Not many Braums in Houston. I do love a trip to Braums. I went to the first one in Vernon, Texas. It was awesome.

Re: silicone tubing for wacky/neko rigs [Re: Lone_Wolf] #13949689 04/06/21 06:58 PM
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Got a link to the straw trick

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Re: silicone tubing for wacky/neko rigs [Re: gut hooked] #13949696 04/06/21 07:01 PM
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You can get it on Amazon for like $9 for 10'

Re: silicone tubing for wacky/neko rigs [Re: gut hooked] #13949697 04/06/21 07:01 PM
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what diameter would you guys use for standard 5" senkos?

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3/8 i.d. x 1/2 o.d. is the most comfortable fit, but it's a little loose. I prefer 1/4 i.d. x 3/8 o.d. for versatility since it works with skinnier baits, too. You have to stretch your 5 inch senko as your sliding on the tube and gradually work it to the middle. It's a very snug fit and sits flush with the senko, so less obvious. Tube section only needs to be 1/4 to 1/3 inch wide. Run your hook about an 1/8 of an inch through the tube, not through the senko. That way you can easily change baits if you want a different color or if you want to downsize to a smaller or skinnier bait.

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Originally Posted by big red dog
3/8 i.d. x 1/2 o.d. is the most comfortable fit, but it's a little loose. I prefer 1/4 i.d. x 3/8 o.d. for versatility since it works with skinnier baits, too. You have to stretch your 5 inch senko as your sliding on the tube and gradually work it to the middle. It's a very snug fit and sits flush with the senko, so less obvious. Tube section only needs to be 1/4 to 1/3 inch wide. Run your hook about an 1/8 of an inch through the tube, not through the senko. That way you can easily change baits if you want a different color or if you want to downsize to a smaller or skinnier bait.


thanks for sharing the knowledge. this is why I love this forum.

Re: silicone tubing for wacky/neko rigs [Re: gut hooked] #13949957 04/06/21 10:24 PM
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Arsenal fishing sells it pre cut


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Re: silicone tubing for wacky/neko rigs [Re: gut hooked] #13951303 04/07/21 07:08 PM
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Arsenal is $6.99 for 50 in one size plus shipping, so over $10. TW reviews say it's thin and tears easily. You can get 4 feet in 4 different sizes from coldandcolder.com for about $10 shipped and have every senko from 6 to 3 inches covered. You can rig at least 36 hooks with a foot of tubing and it's thick medical grade that will not tear off the hook. Start at 3/8i.d. x 1/2o.d. for 6 inch senkos and the next 3 smaller sizes for all the rest.

Re: silicone tubing for wacky/neko rigs [Re: gut hooked] #13959390 04/14/21 03:00 AM
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Ok so I bought a 6' length of 3/8 clear silicone tubing....it is slightly thicker than the G7 material. It looks like it will do the trick. Anyone can pm me for details.

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