I have not had good luck using anything that like a sleeve or a tube. Have broke two rods tips doing this even after i thought i gave the line enough slack. By not putting the hook in a keeper then you have the issue of the hook/lure getting tangled etc. dont make this decision harder than it is. I use a hard gun case made for something like an ar 15 with pluck foam. I get 7 combos in it and its tough as heck for 60 bucks. Just my 2 cents.