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Other Activities => Fishing => Topic started by: luvtohnt on March 07, 2009, 08:11:10 PM

Title: Pack Rod
Post by: luvtohnt on March 07, 2009, 08:11:10 PM: I want to do some fishing in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness this coming summer, and was wondering what everyone uses or suggests for a rod and reel to pack into the high country. Thanks in advance.

Brandon
Title: Re: Pack Rod
Post by: jackelope on March 07, 2009, 08:39:01 PM: spinning or fly?
Title: Re: Pack Rod
Post by: russ on March 07, 2009, 09:08:19 PM: i use an ugly stick, semi-cheap pack rod. it breaks into about 1ft sections. it also has the ability to be a fly or a spin rod depending on which way you attach the handle. i just take my everyday reels with me (fly or spin, or both). it was under $30 if i remember right. it does the job. :twocents:
Title: Re: Pack Rod
Post by: rasbo on March 07, 2009, 09:22:53 PM: Ive got one that can be spin or fly works will for high lakes
Title: Re: Pack Rod
Post by: luvtohnt on March 07, 2009, 09:54:00 PM: If I could find a rod that would do both that would be great. Do you get light or medium weight? Also what length would work best?

Brandon
Title: Re: Pack Rod
Post by: russ on March 07, 2009, 10:04:18 PM: i got mine at sportsmans. its probably 6-7ft long. medium-light
Title: Re: Pack Rod
Post by: scoyoc5 on March 07, 2009, 10:07:11 PM: i was just thinking about this today....
Title: Re: Pack Rod
Post by: Houndhunter on March 08, 2009, 03:39:04 PM: i use a fly/spinning rod, not the best for fly fishing but they work