Back Country Lite weight fishing gear

[PonoHunt]

I have decided the benefits of packing fishing gear to kill a few mid-day hours may offset adding weight to the pack on wilderness hunts. Does anyone have any recommendation for some lite weight fishing tackle. Rod and reel recommendations? I typically hunt above timberline in Colorado, so assume some smaller trout as what I will be catching. Thanks for any help.

 

[HardcoreHunter]

I have decided the benefits of packing fishing gear to kill a few mid-day hours may offset adding weight to the pack on wilderness hunts. Does anyone have any recommendation for some lite weight fishing tackle. Rod and reel recommendations? I typically hunt above timberline in Colorado, so assume some smaller trout as what I will be catching. Thanks for any help.

Interested in this as well.

 

[Curtis C]

I carry a Tenkara setup. Lightweight and compact.

http://www.tenkarausa.com/index.php?cPath=22

 

[dotman]

I carry a Tenkara setup. Lightweight and compact.

http://www.tenkarausa.com/index.php?cPath=22

X2... won one at our RMEF banquet and will be testing it out this summer. I really like the simplicity and weight of the entire setup.

 

[n816kc]

+1 on a Tenkara set up. Weighs very little, takes up no space and only seconds to deploy.

 

[Brock A]

I'm going to give this a try this year.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000BY56T/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

 

[bbrown]

There was a similar thread not too long ago - catching a pile of feisty brookies is a great way to pass some time and even make a pretty good meal with some seasoning and a bit of foil over some hot coals.
http://www.rokslide.com/forums/showthread.php?15329-Cheap-basic-fishing-gear

 

[5MilesBack]

I tend to leave the fishing gear at home if I'm back in there hunting, but for summer scouting and such I usually take a 4-piece fly rod and gear with me. I really need a lighter line weight rod for the backcountry lakes though, and maybe a 5-piece.

 

[Becca]

I'm going to give this a try this year.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000BY56T/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

We have been using this exact set up on our backpacking trips for years. Works like a champ, pretty easy to assemble and the in box storage is handy.

 

[dotman]

Becca, you should checkout the Tenkara setup. You would drop close to 20oz's and it is pretty simplistic with no reel.

 

[5MilesBack]

You would drop close to 20oz's and it is pretty simplistic with no reel.

No reel? Then what fun is it?

 

[DaveC]

Tenkara is lightest, simplest, quickest to deploy, and probably most enjoyable way to fish in the backcountry. As a technique it's at its best in streams and small rivers. While it will work on lakes, there are occasions when the lack of reach or ability to troll a deep spinner makes tenkara less than ideal, especially if your first goal is to catch dinner.

 

[dotman]

No reel? Then what fun is it?

Check it out, watch some of the videos tenkara USA has put out.

 

[boom]

i just carry a two piece spinning rod (ultra light 7 footer). i used the smallest phlueger reel. i think it is the president? 3lb line. it is amazing the size of fish you can bring in on such light tackle. i love me some backpack fish trips.

i never bring fishing stuff on hunting trips..not pack trips. i just hate extra weight. i'm not a strong hiker. the lures can really add weight fast.

 

[trophytaka]

pen fishing rod. smallest on the market. theres quite a few youtube vids on em too.

 

[Wood Trekker]

I use a lightweight spinning set up that I botched together myself: http://woodtrekker.blogspot.com/2013/07/ultralight-fishing-kit-spinning-rod-set.html

It contains a St Croix Triumph TRS60LF4 Travel Spinning Rod, an Okuma Ultralight UL-10 spinning reel, and a small tackle box with a few spinner. The total weight, including the case is 13.6 oz.

 

[colonel00]

That is a cool setup, Ross. The price of that rod stings a bit but if you get a lot of use out of it I can see it being of value.

 

[boom]

I use a lightweight spinning set up that I botched together myself: http://woodtrekker.blogspot.com/2013/07/ultralight-fishing-kit-spinning-rod-set.html

It contains a St Croix Triumph TRS60LF4 Travel Spinning Rod, an Okuma Ultralight UL-10 spinning reel, and a small tackle box with a few spinner. The total weight, including the case is 13.6 oz.

Hey! You're " that " wood trekker?!!!

The guy that does all the axe reviews? Awesome blog !!

 

[Violent Hippie]

I need to look into a more compact setup as well. I just had my 2 piece rod snapped while bushwhacking on a backpacking trip a few weeks ago.

 

[TheRambler]

I would say tenkara or an Emmrod. Have both and love both, but each is a different tool. Depends on how you plan to use it and if you want it to be multipurpose or not. My emmrod packer is tough as nails and i keep it under the seat in my truck. Couldnt break it if i tried, and it fishes great too.