Hike in Fishing gear

[molliesmaster]

Looking for a good light hike in spinning rod set up. Who's got a good one? Collapsible or two piece rods?


Thanks

 

[blackpowderhunter]

Tagging.
I just put together a set up this past summer that I hike in for back packing trips.
To be honest, I KNOW there are lighter ways to go, but I wanted an essentially full size 4 piece ( I was not going collapsible for a few reasons) rod set up that I could use for backpacking, but would also work on normal trips out to the local lake with buddies.
I think a good way to cut a lot of the weight/bulk is the tackle you bring. A few hooks, weights, a spinner or two and some flies with a casting bobber is all I will usually bring.
I have been super happy with it for alpine lake trout fishing and pan fish on my local pond.
I will post the details when I get home.

 

[AustinL911]

Not spinning, but look into Tenkara.

 

[usmc99]

I'd like to hear ideas on this too. There's a couple lakes in the area I'm going to scout for elk in June or July.

 

[BroodBuster]

I just buy the cheapest ultra light rod I can find since a break at least one a year. I've got a nice reel I carry in its original box but I cosider the rod itself to be disposable.

 

[mmccolloch]

I'm not a fly fisherman, so I can't be any help in that department, but Bass Pro Shops has 3 piece spinning rods that look like they would work pretty well. They even come in a tube that looks like it would fit nicely in a pack.

http://http://www.basspro.com/Bass-Pro-Shops-Micro-Lite-Graphite-Spinning-Pack-Rod/product/1512171215/

I haven't used this specifically, but have always been looking for something that would work for packing into the mountains.

 

[Nateinia]

I'm interested in the same except for fly fishing. Want to take a trip this summer to do some backpa and fishing either in Montana a or Colorado. Any advise on equipment would be appreciated since the only fishing I know is ice or lakes in the Midwest for bass/walleye/pan fish

 

[kylem]

I'm not a Tenkara fan(basically a cane rod for fly fishing), but I am seriously considering buying one just to keep in my pack while hunting and scouting. They pack down super small, are fairly light, and will work well on most rivers you would come across in the backcountry. Now lakes would be a different story....... I just think a fresh trout every once in a while would be a pretty awesome change from the normal freeze dried meals we eat.

 

[molliesmaster]

Stopped by a local shop and looked at the Penn Fierce series 2000, I really liked it. Also looked at a 4pc Fenwick rod, but it was a little long after it was all said and done, 7ft. I'll continue the search for a rod, but that Penn may be my reel of choice.

 

[jmez]

Get a Shakespear Ugly Stick UL spinning rod. Thing could double as a trekking pole when not fishing!

I use ice fishing gear to pack in lightweight and small. You can buy a medium light action "ice jigging" rod pretty cheap and they come in various lengths. They are very sensitive and quality rods. All you are getting with a longer rod is more casting distance, which in my experience, isn't much of an issue in trout fishing situations. Most will come as a combo and the reels are plenty good enough for a backpacking outfit. I prefer Fenwick but there are a ton of options.

 

[Bmcox86]

I use the st croix 4 piece 6ft ultralight with a shimano stradic 1000 loaded with 4lb test. I can chuck the lightest lures pretty far and the fight is fun no matter the fish. Had this set up for two years so far.


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[molliesmaster]

I use the st croix 4 piece 6ft ultralight with a shimano stradic 1000 loaded with 4lb test. I can chuck the lightest lures pretty far and the fight is fun no matter the fish. Had this set up for two years so far.


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I love the sound of this set up, but I'm too cheap and far too clumsy to invest that into it.

 

[EasilyExcited]

The st Croix is money well spent ! I love mine. I lost the tip section hiking into a lake that turned out to be frozen and when I got back home I called st Croix and they mailed me a new tip section for 30$

 

[WVhillbilly]

I would like to hear about decent hip waders too! Not meaning to high jack, but I am about to hike in and do some trout fishing (first time with fly rod) and will be trying out new backcountry gear for next year in the process.
I have been looking at Dan's Frogleggs. Still on the fence thought....

 

[tim tarras]

Here is some suggestions.

http://www.rokslide.com/forums/backpacks/2058-fishing-kit.html?highlight=reel

 

[Bmcox86]

St croix is really good with their warranty. I broke the tip once shoving in back in a hurry and they sent me a tip no questions asked. If you went with a shimano Sahara you could save some cash and still have a great reel. Heck I have a $25 shimano reel on my ice fishing rod and that thing is as nice as my stradic.
I recommend 4lb test pline fluorocarbon. Those clear mountain lakes sometimes call for light line that's nearly invisible. Then Sometimes you can toss a paper clip with gum in and catch them too though


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[Bmcox86]

The redington Clearwater waders are light and cost about $80 and paired with some cheap corkers you can have good wafers for around $150. I plan on trying the waders that go over your boots next just for ease of use


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[Bmcox86]

For a tenkara rod this mini sawtooth is about 6inches packed down and 2.3 oz with line and fly.

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[Bmcox86]

Here's some fish landed with that st croix set up

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[blackpowderhunter]

sorry I finally checked
this is the rod I picked up, pair it with any matching size reel and it makes for a killer little trout set up
Daiwa Spinmatic C Ultralight Pack Rod SMC 664ULFS
Daiwa Spinmatic C Ultralight Pack Rod - 6''6" / UL / 2-6lb - Sportco Warehouse Sporting Goods