Spinning Travel Rod
Spinning Travel Rod
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 Tsunami Classic 7 6 Travel Rod 3pc Heavy Spinning TSCS 763H 12 25lb saltwater $84.95 Time Remaining: 11d 9h 24m Buy It Now for only: $84.95 |
 Tsunami Classic 7 Travel Rod 3pc Heavy Spinning NEW $79.95 Time Remaining: 18d 2h 40m Buy It Now for only: $79.95 |
 Tsunami Classic 7 Travel Rod 3pc Med Freshwater Light Saltwater Spinning NEW $84.95 Time Remaining: 8d 20h 26m Buy It Now for only: $84.95 |
 Tsunami Classic 7 6 Travel Rod 3pc Med Heavy Spinning TSCS763MH 10 20lb NEW $84.95 Time Remaining: 18d 14h 20m Buy It Now for only: $84.95 |
 St Croix TRIUMPH Travel Spinning Rod 56 ULTRA LIGHT TRS56ULF4 $100.00 Time Remaining: 9d 21h 53m Buy It Now for only: $100.00 |
 Tsunami TSCS 703H Spin Fishing Travel Rod 3pc 7 New $79.99 Time Remaining: 26d 2h 47m Buy It Now for only: $79.99 |
 Tsunami Three Piece Travel Rod Boat Spin TSTBS 703H T101260 $69.99 Time Remaining: 16d 13h 46m Buy It Now for only: $69.99 |
 St Croix TRIUMPH Travel Spinning Rod 60 LIGHT TR60LF4 $100.00 Time Remaining: 9d 22h Buy It Now for only: $100.00 |
 Shimano EXAGE STC Travel Spin Rod 5 Piece 2427 MH 15 25 $165.00 Time Remaining: 19d 6h 49m Buy It Now for only: $165.00 |
 7 Saltwater Spinning Travel Rod Set with 2 Tips $129.95 Time Remaining: 11d 16h 35m Buy It Now for only: $129.95 |
 Tsunami Classic 7 6 Travel Rod 3pc Medium Spinning TSCS 763MF 8 15lb NEW $84.95 Time Remaining: 11d 9h 27m Buy It Now for only: $84.95 |
 Tsunami Three Piece Travel Rod Spin TSTSS 933M T101309 $69.99 Time Remaining: 16d 13h Buy It Now for only: $69.99 |
 Tsunami Three Piece Travel Rod Spin TSCS 703 H T101264 $74.99 Time Remaining: 16d 12h 44m Buy It Now for only: $74.99 |
 ST CROIX PREMIER TRAVEL SPINNING ROD PS66MLF3 66 MEDIUM LIGHT FAST 3 PIECE $180.00 Time Remaining: 9d 22h 32m Buy It Now for only: $180.00 |
 Tsunami Three Piece Travel Rod Spin TSCS 763 MH T101306 $74.99 Time Remaining: 16d 11h 24m Buy It Now for only: $74.99 |
 Okuma Citrix Graphite CIT S 724ML Travel Spinning Rod $119.95 Time Remaining: 16h 37m Buy It Now for only: $119.95 |
 Ugly Stick Stik spinning 2pc Travel SPL 1102 WM Light 6 6 Rod LOT 2 NEW $69.99 Time Remaining: 29d 1h 1m Buy It Now for only: $69.99 |
 St Croix TRIUMPH Travel Spinning Rod 66 MEDIUM TR66MF4 $110.00 Time Remaining: 9d 22h 10m Buy It Now for only: $110.00 |
 St Croix Triumph Travel Spinning Rod TRS66MF4 $110.00 Time Remaining: 17d 20h 23m Buy It Now for only: $110.00 |
 Tsunami Three Piece Travel Rod Spin TSCS 763 H T101307 $74.99 Time Remaining: 16d 11h 54m Buy It Now for only: $74.99 |
 Tsunami TSTBS 703H Fishing Spin Travel Pack Rod 3pc 7 $84.99 Time Remaining: 16d 11h 37m Buy It Now for only: $84.99 |
 ST CROIX PREMIER TRAVEL SPINNING ROD PS60LF4 60 LIGHT FAST 4 PIECE $180.00 Time Remaining: 9d 22h 30m Buy It Now for only: $180.00 |
 Tsunami Three Piece Travel Rod Spin TSTSS 863H T101308 $69.99 Time Remaining: 16d 13h Buy It Now for only: $69.99 |
 Tsunami Three Piece Travel Rod Spin TSCS 763 MF T101305 $74.99 Time Remaining: 16d 12h 3m Buy It Now for only: $74.99 |
 St Croix Triumph Travel Spinning Rod TRS66MLF4 $110.00 Time Remaining: 17d 20h 15m Buy It Now for only: $110.00 |
 Tsunami 6 6 Heavy J662H Jigging rod SPINNING Boat 30 80lb 2pc Travel Rod NEW $89.95 Time Remaining: 20d 14h 49m Buy It Now for only: $89.95 |
 St Croix Triumph Travel Spinning Rod TRS56ULF4 $100.00 Time Remaining: 17d 19h 58m Buy It Now for only: $100.00 |
 GLoomis ETR75 3ULS4 Escape Series Spinning Travel Rod $310.00 Time Remaining: 22d 18h 20m Buy It Now for only: $310.00 |
 Shimano Jig Wrex Spinning Rod S 183 M Travel 3 pc $335.00 Time Remaining: 12d 10h 30m Buy It Now for only: $335.00 |
 Okuma Nomad NT S 703M MH Spinning Travel Rod $179.99 Time Remaining: 29d 21h 23m Buy It Now for only: $179.99 |
 St Croix 7 Tidemaster Travel Spinning Rod TIS70MF3 $199.95 Time Remaining: 28d 15h 25m Buy It Now for only: $199.95 |
 Tsunami Three Piece Travel Rod Spin TSCS 703 M T101262 $74.99 Time Remaining: 16d 12h 44m Buy It Now for only: $74.99 |
 St Croix 76 Tidemaster Travel Spinning Rod TIS76HF3 $239.95 Time Remaining: 28d 15h 25m Buy It Now for only: $239.95 |
 GLoomis ETR81 3MHS15 Escape Series Spinning Travel Rod $355.00 Time Remaining: 22d 18h 23m Buy It Now for only: $355.00 |
 St Croix 76 Tidemaster Travel Spinning Rod TIS76MF3 $209.95 Time Remaining: 28d 15h 25m Buy It Now for only: $209.95 |
 St Croix Premier Travel PS70MF3 Spinning Rod $180.00 Time Remaining: 13d 19h 24m Buy It Now for only: $180.00 |
 ST CROIX PREMIER TRAVEL SPINNING ROD PS70MF3 70 MEDIUM FAST 3 PIECE $180.00 Time Remaining: 9d 22h 34m Buy It Now for only: $180.00 |
 St Croix TRIUMPH Travel Spinning Rod 66 MEDIUM LIGHT TR66MLF4 $110.00 Time Remaining: 9d 22h 1m Buy It Now for only: $110.00 |
 St Croix 76 Tidemaster Travel Spinning Rod TIS76MHF3 $219.95 Time Remaining: 28d 15h 25m Buy It Now for only: $219.95 |
 St Croix 7 Tidemaster Travel Spinning Rod TIS70MLF3 $199.95 Time Remaining: 28d 15h 25m Buy It Now for only: $199.95 |
 St Croix Premier Travel PS60LF4 Spinning Rod $180.00 Time Remaining: 13d 19h 21m Buy It Now for only: $180.00 |
 St Croix Triumph Travel Spinning Rod TRS60LF4 $100.00 Time Remaining: 17d 20h 1m Buy It Now for only: $100.00 |
 GLoomis ETR84 3LS6 Escape Series Spinning Travel Rod $320.00 Time Remaining: 22d 18h 29m Buy It Now for only: $320.00 |
 Tsunami Trophy Series Travel TSTSS 933M Surf Spinning Rod $99.95 Time Remaining: 18d 18h 25m Buy It Now for only: $99.95 |
 St Croix Tidemaster Inshore Spinning Travel Rod TIS76HF3 76 Heavy 3pc $250.00 Time Remaining: 11d 17h 3m Buy It Now for only: $250.00 |
 St Croix Tidemaster Travel Spinning Rod TIS70MF3 7 Medium 3pc $210.00 Time Remaining: 11d 16h 45m Buy It Now for only: $210.00 |
 St Croix Premier Travel PS66MLF3 Spinning Rod $180.00 Time Remaining: 13d 19h 22m Buy It Now for only: $180.00 |
 Shimano Jig Wrex Spinning Rod S 165 ML Travel 3 Pc $335.00 Time Remaining: 12d 10h 30m Buy It Now for only: $335.00 |
 Tsunami Trophy Series Travel TSTSS 863H Surf Spinning Rod $99.95 Time Remaining: 5d 17h 4m Buy It Now for only: $99.95 |
 St Croix TIS70MF3 Tidemaster Inshore Travel Spinning Rod $210.00 Time Remaining: 3d 22h 39m Buy It Now for only: $210.00 |
 St Croix Tidemaster Travel Spinning Rod TIS70MLF3 7 Medium Light 3pc $210.00 Time Remaining: 11d 16h 39m Buy It Now for only: $210.00 |
 St Croix Tidemaster Travel Spinning Rod TIS76MF3 76 Medium 3pc $220.00 Time Remaining: 11d 16h 36m Buy It Now for only: $220.00 |
 St Croix TIS76MHF3 Tidemaster Inshore Travel Spinning Rod $230.00 Time Remaining: 3d 22h 43m Buy It Now for only: $230.00 |
 G Loomis Escape Travel ETR90 3 MS 12 Spinning Rod $334.99 Time Remaining: 21d 22h 22m Buy It Now for only: $334.99 |
 St Croix TIS70MLF3 Tidemaster Inshore Travel Spinning Rod $210.00 Time Remaining: 3d 22h 37m Buy It Now for only: $210.00 |
 St Croix TIS76HF3 Tidemaster Inshore Travel Spinning Rod $250.00 Time Remaining: 3d 22h 48m Buy It Now for only: $250.00 |
 St Croix TIS76MF3 Tidemaster Inshore Travel Spinning Rod $220.00 Time Remaining: 3d 22h 46m Buy It Now for only: $220.00 |
 St Croix TIS70MHF3 Tidemaster Inshore Travel Spinning Rod $220.00 Time Remaining: 3d 22h 41m Buy It Now for only: $220.00 |
 G Loomis Escape Travel ETR81 3 MHS 15 Spinning Rod $354.99 Time Remaining: 8d 22h 11m Buy It Now for only: $354.99 |
 G Loomis Escape Travel ETR81 3 HS 20 Spinning Rod $374.99 Time Remaining: 8d 22h 11m Buy It Now for only: $374.99 |
 G Loomis Escape Travel ETR84 3 MLS 10 GLX Spinning Rod $634.99 Time Remaining: 27d 22h 22m Buy It Now for only: $634.99 |
Best Travel Fly Rod
When traveling any distance at all to go fly fishing, it helps to have a fly rod that packs into a small storage tube. Trying to do anything with a standard two piece rod is difficult. When backpacking it catches everything overhead and when flying it is awkward and annoying. There are many considerations that need to be taken into account when looking for the best travel fly rod from how long do you want it to be during travel, how thick during travel, and how well you want it to fish while fishing.
Travel fly rods can be considered any fly rod that breaks down in to more than two pieces, usually four, but there are some that break down even more. To choose the best travel fly rod is actually not quite possible because there are many different situations that fly fishing involves, and unfortunately there is no "one size fits all" rod. Likewise it is important that you buy the right rod as your good experience will depend on it. The main factors that you will want to take in to account when selecting a travel fly rod are length, diameter, weight, and quality. To skip this valuable information and to find out exactly what we recommend, make sure to read the last paragraph.
Length
The number one factor to look at when looking for the best travel fly rods is length of the rod tube that it breaks down into. The most common travel rods bread down into 4 pieces and are 9 feet long. That makes for 2 feet 3 inches of rod when folded up plus a couple extra inches for the tube, we'll say two and a half feet. That is much better than a two piece rod at over 4.5 feet. They do make rods that break down into even more pieces, but with shorter length come other factors such as diameter. In my own opinion, a 4 piece rod is not only the best travel fly rod, it is the best for all fly fishing. Besides, unless you only walk out you back door to go fishing, you will have to transport it somewhere.
Diameter
The diameter of the rod tube will be dependent on how many pieces the rod breaks down to. The more sections of rod the thicker the tube will have to be. At some point the benefit of the shorter length tube will be overshadowed by the thickness of the tube. Once a tube gets too thick it gets cumbersome and is actually tougher and more awkward to strap onto you backpack or luggage. This is another reason why I prefer to stick with a 4 piece rod.
Fly Fishing
With today's fly fishing rods and the great technology that has come about, rods that consist of several pieces actually do not fish much different than two piece rods. The ferrules are the parts of a rod that that slide into one another. At one time, ferrules were the week point of the rod and the least amount you had the better. These days that just is not the case anymore. There is one downfall to consider with ferrules that we should definitely mention. When fishing, especially using a lot of power by casting a lot of line or a heavy fly, rod sections tend to spin a little at the ferrules and cause the eyes to not line up. It is not a big deal because all you have to do to fix it is rotate it back to where the eyes realign, but it can get annoying sometimes.
Weight and Quality
When looking for a good travel fly rod, weight is definitely something to take into consideration. The way to get is rod that is lightweight is to go with a quality rod. The cheap combo rods are not only a pain to cast, especially learn to cast, but they are made with heavy materials. On the contrary, a quality rod will be much easier to learn how to cast and will weigh a lot less, which is a good thing not only when traveling, but also when out fishing all day long.
Another reason why it is important to go with a quality rod is the fact that most rods over about $200 will come with a lifetime warranty. This makes the purchase of a fly rod a lifetime decision so do yourself a favor and go with one you will want forever. A good rule of thumb is to buy the best rod that you can afford and you will not be disappointed. And oh yeah, and make sure it is a four piece.
So, What is the Best Travel Fly Rod?
So, What is the Best Travel Fly Rod?
With so many different fish and so many different situations, there is no way to pick out any one particular rod that makes it the best travel fly rod. First off, I suggest making all fly rod purchases travel rods, meaning four pieces and quality. If you buy a rod that is designed for the type of fish and fishing and is of high quality and is made up of at least 4 sections, then you have a perfect travel fly rod. At www.OnlineFlyFishingGuide.com we go over all rod weights and give recommendations on fly rods for a wide range of different budgets. Any of the rods that are promoted at this site are what we consider the "Best Travel Fly Rod" and are what we travel and fish with ourselves.
About the Author
Chris lives in the northwest U.S. with his wife and young daughter. Together with their friend of and family they spend as much time taking advantage of what the area has to offer whether it be hiking, fishing, skiing, or anything else that gets them out of the house.
Chris owns and operates websites such as www.OnlineFlyFishingGuide.com and www.SnakeProofGear.com