Backpacking travel rod suggestions?

[.204smokechaser]

Annnnnd it’s not possible to get to those places with a 4 piece fly rod or another take down fishing rod?

Pretty difficult fishing small creeks where avalanche debris and downed logs from past fires are over the creeks. Not impossible 40% of the time, but I prefer Tenkara for really tight places where those jackstrawed logs are and with the alder brush protruding out into the creek.

I do own several other spinning poles and fly rods for the times I stick to fishing main rivers or creeks that are wider than 10 yards.

 

[tylorklein]

I just got the Fenwick eagle 6' 6". Haven't fished it yet but quality seems solid and came in a decently nice case which was a bonus. Half the price of the st. Croix which helps because I had to buy enough for me plus kids and we'll probably be a bit hard on them...

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[Travis907]

Definitely look into the Enigma fishing Pack Master Series fishing rods.
They come in several different models and the quality of rod is awesome! I own one, and it packs down in its own lightweight carrying case! Enigma is definitely worth a look for anyone wanting a backpacking or travel rod!

 

[Panhandler80]

Like the rod. Put a semi disposable Diawa 3000 on it with 15 pound suffix braid. Was able to cast a 1/8 rooster tail 60 feet into a little bit of headwind. Not bad!

I like the rod. Amazing how things change once you put a reel on it and the appropriate line

 

[Green1]

I use a very cheap bass pro brand ultralight spinning rod. Two piece so I strap to the outside of my bag but it has caught some nice trout in the mountain lakes. I like to bring standard flies and an adjust a bubble float that I can fill with water which lets me actually cast the fly out there.

 

[thinhorn_AK]

any clue on materials as i am curious about bringing a rod backpacking just like op

Materials??? Like what the rod is made of??? I have no idea…their website could probably tell you though.

 

[Dos Perros]

Like the rod. Put a semi disposable Diawa 3000 on it with 15 pound suffix braid. Was able to cast a 1/8 rooster tail 60 feet into a little bit of headwind. Not bad!

I like the rod. Amazing how things change once you put a reel on it and the appropriate line

Any updates on the Toadfish rod? Still likey?

 

[Panhandler80]

Any updates on the Toadfish rod? Still likey?

Fished with it Friday before last. Broke one of the tip sections within an hour setting up camp in Alaska, but that was because it was stepped on. Remaining sections still going strong. Other than being a bit on the ugly side (IMO, of course), nothing to complain about... especially for a 3 piece!

 

[LostArra]

Any updates on the Toadfish rod? Still likey?

I've had one for a few years. I like it. It's solid.
It doesn't feel like a "travel rod" where you might accept some compromise for the travel aspect.
The tube is real nice. I've carried it on a plane and stowed in overhead.

 

[BBob]

Annnnnd it’s not possible to get to those places with a 4 piece fly rod or another take down fishing rod?

I don't get it either. Not knocking a Tenkara but there's lots of tiny creeks overhung with brush that I couldn't fish with a Tenkara but I can with a traditional rod.

OhDamn! Replying to a semi necro post

 

[Panhandler80]

I don't get it either. Not knocking a Tenkara but there's lots of tiny creeks overhung with brush that I couldn't fish with a Tenkara but I can with a traditional rod.

OhDamn! Replying to a semi necro post

Somebody had asked if I still liked to toadfish. So thread was resurrected for reason.

 

[Panhandler80]

I've had one for a few years. I like it. It's solid.
It doesn't feel like a "travel rod" where you might accept some compromise for the travel aspect.
The tube is real nice. I've carried it on a plane and stowed in overhead.

I’m a rod snob and i feel same way about it. It doesn’t see tons of use as it’s a bit lighter than my typical application, but so far so good.

 

[BBob]

Somebody had asked if I still liked to toadfish. So thread was resurrected for reason.

I replied to the part that wasn’t referenced in the resurrection. Which is why I said what I said