Backcountry fishing pole

[dhjnesommer]

What kind of pole do you bring with you on your back country hunt? I've brought a cheapo telescopic pole but only for eating fresh fish and to pass the time.

[TheHunt]

I have a fly rod in a metal tube that is strapped to the side of my pack.  I also have a three piece spinning rod that can fit into the another metal tube.  That is for packing into high lakes. 

[Cab]

Depending on where you are and the water source I would think hand lining would be super easy to take with you.

[Miles]

I just strap a cheap 2-peice 5' long ultralight to the outside of my pack.   It works great and doesn't really add much weight (unless your the type that cuts your toothbrush in half because it weighs too much).

[brushhunter]

I just strap a cheap 2-peice 5' long ultralight to the outside of my pack.   It works great and doesn't really add much weight (unless your the type that cuts your toothbrush in half because it weighs too much).

so you are saying if i cut my tooth brush in half to save weight i should only take the bottom half of the pole?

[Miles]

I just strap a cheap 2-peice 5' long ultralight to the outside of my pack.   It works great and doesn't really add much weight (unless your the type that cuts your toothbrush in half because it weighs too much).

so you are saying if i cut my tooth brush in half to save weight i should only take the bottom half of the pole?

Cut it off at the first eyelet, then cut all but 1" off of the handle.  Then reduce weight were possible on the reel.

[Stein]

I use the cheapo telescoping ones with the micro spinning reels.  It's not like you are going to hook into a halibut up there.

[birdshooter1189]

10.5' noodle action steelhead rod with 8lb test line that I use for everything from bluegill up to ~10lb salmon/steelhead.  And/or a 9' 5/6wt fly rod.  Depends where I'm going and how far.  IMO, it is worth a little extra weight to have my favorite rod.  I don't carry cases for the rods because it adds weight and "clutter". I am very careful with the rods but to me it's not the end of the world if one breaks. They are replaceable. A good carry case can cost half the price of a new rod. 
I carry a small fly box and a small tackle box with some assorted colors 1/8oz roostertails and small kastmasters. 

[Shawn Ryan]

9' no. 5 in a case.  Broke the tip section in CO two years ago and that didn't work out so well. Quart Ziploc bag with gear. Headed to the upper Pecos R. in a week.

[Tbob]

I just take my 2 piece 8 foot Fenwick.  I usually strap it to the outside of my pack with my trekking poles when not in use.. A few rooster tails and boohyah! Fresh dinner most days..

[Skyvalhunter]

I take the same pole I use while surveying high lakes for the state. It's a 5 piece pole that way it fits nice in the pack and doesn't stick out catching on vine maple or slide alder. You don't need anything fancy or one with little action so you horse the fish in you want to enjoy the experience anyhow and play the fish out.

[cvandervort]

I've been looking at a tenkara rod (or cheapo knockoff from amazon...$8)

I like the extendable rod, and the super simple equipment list.

Honestly, you could accomplish the same thing by just cutting a cane pole, but that may be a bit of a hassle during impromptu fishing breaks...


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[bowhunterty]

I'm looking at getting a Tenkara Fly Rod. Really different but telescopes down. Line attaches to the tip. Anyone ever use one?

[Okanagan]

Lotsa options and here are a few I've come to after 40 years of backpack fishing.

1.  Rod case:  the thin walled plastic tubing for built in vacuum systems is pretty light weight and with a friction fit plastic cap on each end (purchased in the same department as the pipe), makes an excellent rod case for under $5.  I have backpacked and airlined rods in vacuum tube cases.

2.  Rods:  My all time favorite backpack rod is a 25 year old high quality telescoping spin/fly seven feet long like no other telescoping rod I've found since.  Can't recall the brand, now worn off, maybe Danco.  I got it at White Elephant and should have bought three of them.   Most telescoping rods are too heavy and too stiff to be ideal for light trout fishing.  I have a nine foot four piece fly rod in 6 weight (which I use for salmon at times) that is a little long for a daypack but has served well.  My son has a Browning 8 foot spin/fly pack rod that is sweet and light, perfect for alpine trout.   

[Tenkara]

I'm looking at getting a Tenkara Fly Rod. Really different but telescopes down. Line attaches to the tip. Anyone ever use one?

I have four of them, they are super light, really simple and a lot of fun.