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Title: Backpacking Fishing Rods
Post by: Wea300mag on January 12, 2014, 07:23:08 PM: I haven't carried fishing gear the last few years on my backpacking trips but this year I plan to get back into it. My old Eagle Claw pack rod has seen its better days. I'm interested in input on spinning rods from those who do a lot of high lake fishing. What do you use and what are the pluses and minuses.

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Title: Re: Backpacking Fishing Rods
Post by: SuperFull on January 12, 2014, 08:31:06 PM: I have a Diawa Spinmatic ultra light that breaks down into 4 pieces. When put together it is 6.5'. It has been a great rod for a number of years now. I pair it with a cheap Quantum spinning reel with 4 lb test.

The plus side to the rod is that it is very light weight and has great action. Also I have had no problems with sections coming apart while fishing like some other pack rods that I have used.

The downside is that it didn't come with an adaquate case to carry it safely in. I just made a case of my own out of PVC and capped both ends with one end having a screw cap. The PVC is a bit heavy but there is virtually no way I will break the rod and it straps nicely to the outside of my pack. As for the reel, I just store it in one of my packs pockets.

This setup has worked great for me for hike in and dirt bike trips into various lakes and streams.
Title: Re: Backpacking Fishing Rods
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on January 12, 2014, 08:43:08 PM: Lamiglass break down road, and daiwa spin reel. :tup:
Title: Re: Backpacking Fishing Rods
Post by: Skyvalhunter on January 12, 2014, 08:53:26 PM: Go right back and purchase another Eagle Claw they are still for sale. You don't have to purchase an expensive rod and reel combo to be successful.
Title: Re: Backpacking Fishing Rods
Post by: 87Ford on January 12, 2014, 10:52:39 PM: The Batson SB720-4 blank makes a sweet backpacking spin rod. It's a 6 foot, 4 piece, fast action blank, rated 4-8lb, that breaks down to fit nicely in a pack. You can get the blank for about forty bucks..granted you'd have to have it wrapped.
Title: Re: Backpacking Fishing Rods
Post by: Holg3107 on January 12, 2014, 11:51:52 PM: St. Croix. buy it and don't look back. Best pack rods out there, look at the triumph travel spinning rods.

http://stcroixrods.com/products/freshwater/triumph (http://stcroixrods.com/products/freshwater/triumph)
Title: Re: Backpacking Fishing Rods
Post by: Wea300mag on January 13, 2014, 06:49:00 PM: Thanks for the input, lots of differing opinions. It must be like firearm brands and calibers, get what fits you the best. :tup:
Title: Re: Backpacking Fishing Rods
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on February 01, 2014, 09:28:41 PM: Quote from: Holg3107 on January 12, 2014, 11:51:52 PM
St. Croix. buy it and don't look back. Best pack rods out there, look at the triumph travel spinning rods.

http://stcroixrods.com/products/freshwater/triumph (http://stcroixrods.com/products/freshwater/triumph)

I checked out the ST Croix backpack rods at the sportsman show and they are nice, will fit inside packs, plus come with a soft side case that are light weight. Should have bought the 6' one but didn't. :tup:
Title: Re: Backpacking Fishing Rods
Post by: troyspinetar on February 01, 2014, 10:42:22 PM: If you're into fly rods...you could check out the Sage Fli. I had one that was awesome for backcountry fishing trips. It was a 4 piece that packed nicely into my pack or strapped on the outside.
Title: Re: Backpacking Fishing Rods
Post by: ML_Hunter on February 01, 2014, 11:51:34 PM: Quote from: Holg3107 on January 12, 2014, 11:51:52 PM
St. Croix. buy it and don't look back. Best pack rods out there, look at the triumph travel spinning rods.

http://stcroixrods.com/products/freshwater/triumph (http://stcroixrods.com/products/freshwater/triumph)

These are really nice rods :tup: I have the UL which I pack around, never looked at the price tag :yike: it was a gift to me a couple of years ago. I combo it with a Okuma Avenger reel with 4lb test. Action is excellent and it weighs nothing in a pack. I actually put it in a small PVC pipe so it dosent break in my pack.