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.

[Firstbuck]

+1 for tenkara rods in the backcountry. Have a 12 ft iwana from tenkaraUSA and a dragontail 12ft rod. TenkaraUSA feels much nicer but both get the job done.

[Holg3107]

another Tenkara rod fan here. I picked mine up from Theclymb.com its the wetfly 12' tenakra rod kit and love it for backpacking and hiking.

[yakimanoob]

I owned a browning safari for several years and loved it.  Lost it in a stupid canoe tip on the Yakima... 

Owned a cheap Piscifun 4-piece rod for one hiking trip and broke it on a hook set.  Not recommended, obviously. 

Currently trying to decide between the safari again, a cabelas 4-piece, or to save a few more dollars and go for the St Croix. 

[Dslayer]

I use a medium action 2 piece 6 foot 6 Ugly Stick that I strap to the side pouch on my backpack.  Durable as all get out, not too spendy.  Cheap, light stuff always breaks at the worst and unexpected times-big fish on or during a super fishing day or trip.

[fillthefreezer]

i pulled the trigger on a tenakra sawtooth a little while back, very excited to give it a shot. will save me a ton of weight and bulk over my 4wt 4pc reddington

[Ridgerunner]

I'm just getting into the Tenkara stuff, its fun for sure.  I've got the sawtooth as well. 

[Fl0und3rz]

I have an earlier version of this 3 piece G Loomis 6' 3" ultralight spinning rod.

https://www.amazon.com/G-Loomis-Escape-ETR75-3-Spinning/dp/B00295XLB4

I haven't packed it on a backcountry trip, but I have used it extensively fishing up and down the river and in stocked lakes, and it makes an excellent little trout rod.

[JL]

I use a medium action 2 piece 6 foot 6 Ugly Stick that I strap to the side pouch on my backpack.  Durable as all get out, not too spendy.  Cheap, light stuff always breaks at the worst and unexpected times-big fish on or during a super fishing day or trip.

Ugly sticks don't break Sir... that's the beauty, so good call. If you can understand the rod's flex/reaction than you are in a very good spot.

[Alchase]

Ugly sticks don't break Sir... that's the beauty, so good call. If you can understand the rod's flex/reaction than you are in a very good spot.

I beg to differ, my wife was an expert at slamming my Ugly Sticks in the truck door and tail gate.

[wadu1]

I'm still using my Wright-McGill 4 piece pack rod that came in an aluminum case, it's at lease 50 years old. I did replace my Mitchell 300 with a newer graphite Okuma.

[yakimanoob]

FWIW, I found a deal on a St Croix triumph travel 4-pc rod and put a little pfleuger president reel on it.  The fit and finish is outstanding and it's a pleasure to use.  Light, packs small (although I do use an old cylinder case from my browning safari rod if I think I'll need to toss my bag around), and it's sensitive as all get out. 

I got the light/fast version, but I have to say it's not the fastest tip in the world.  More than my other rods, it necessitates good form and keeping the tip up when you're trying to land the fish to keep the hook set. 

Hopefully I won't break it.

[ian_padron]

I love my Daiwa Presso. It's a 4piece 7 foot UL that can whip a 1/16 oz rooster tail about 40yds into the wind. Had a 5 foot 6 pole that doesn't cast for S#$@

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[Skyvalhunter]

It's all about presentation

[yakimanoob]

It's all about presentation

True, but having a pole that lets you feel the bite and land the fish SURE is nice.

[Holg3107]

https://www.sierratradingpost.com/wetfly-kodomo-creek-tenkara-fly-rod-kit-8~p~127pu/?filterString=fishing-rods~d~190%2F

This is as good of a price as I've seen! I have the 12' version, it's awesome!!!