Packable fishing pole recommendations

[Robster]

Anyone have any recommendations on a fishing pole for packing, both in a backpack and on horseback? Not necessarily a pack horse either. I want to do some daytrips horseback and have a fishing pole I can pack on horseback either behind the saddle or in saddlebags if possible. At last resort I guess I could use my rifle scabbard to pack a fishing pole.

 

[jolemons]

4 piece fly rod in tube.

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[Fordguy]

The smallest rod you'll find will likely be telescopic. I've had a few that fit very easily into saddle bags. The hard part is finding a telescopic rod that is well made, and has any sort of sensitivity. If you're willing to compromise on sensitivity and just want to fish you might look at offerings from kast king (if they're still in business). Not great, but inexpensive and they work. A 3 piece travel rod will likely have greater sensitivity and better quality options, but may need to be strapped behind the saddle instead of in your bags.
I usually have good luck with diawa spinning gear but I haven't tried this one.
https://www.cabelas.com/shop/en/daiwa-ardito-travel-spinning-rods

 

[Aaronpaul14]

I thought about something like this. Or find a kite handle and use that. Might not be worth the space/weight savings but who knows might actually work.

Daggerfish Backpacking Fishing Kit | Portable Fishing Pole & Travel Fishing Rod

A handcrafted backpacking fishing pole designed for hand line fishing, Daggerfish Handreels are ultra light fishing poles that combine a rod, reel, and tackle box in one. Use as a survival fishing kit with the included tackle, or add spin fishing or fly fishing gear for backpack fishing trips...

www.daggerfishgear.com

 

[ericmcd]

Fly or conventional? What species and size fish? I like my tenkra for backpacking, simple, light, compact without a reel. But my backpacking areas are full of small trout and I prefer streams to the alpine lakes .

 

[mavinwa2]

my Tenkara fly rod goes with me into the backcountry for creeks, ponds. Along with a few flies, leader spool.
many a fresh trout dinner having that rod along.

 

[PredatorSlayer]

Anyone have any recommendations on a fishing pole for packing, both in a backpack and on horseback? Not necessarily a pack horse either. I want to do some daytrips horseback and have a fishing pole I can pack on horseback either behind the saddle or in saddlebags if possible. At last resort I guess I could use my rifle scabbard to pack a fishing pole.

I use this:

Eagle Claw Trailmaster Spinning Combo 6'6" Length, 4 Pieces, Medium Power - Walmart.com

Buy Eagle Claw Trailmaster Spinning Combo 6'6" Length, 4 Pieces, Medium Power at Walmart.com

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[montanaoutfitters]

4 piece fly rod in a tube case

 

[Trial153]

I have a couple of 6 and 8 piece travel rods in the line up, couple it with light weight fly reel and small wallet for flys and tippets, and your good to go.

 

[Fordguy]

Who makes a 6 or 8 piece travel fly rod? If I'd ever seen one I'd probably buy it. That would be extremely convenient.

 

[Trial153]

Who makes a 6 or 8 piece travel fly rod? If I'd ever seen one I'd probably buy it. That would be extremely convenient.

The two I have are orvis, a 5 wt and 7wt. Don't recall the models as I have had them quite a while

 

[Robster]

Thanks for all the responses. I do fly fish a little but it would probably be a spinning rod. Only because I'm just interested in catching a few fish for the fun of it and maybe for the pan. I will look into the rods you suggested, again thanks for the guidance.

 

[Slugz]

Older 2 piece small Ugly Sticks break down small enough to put in a tube to strap on a cantel bag or with the rain gear on the butt or a horse. Can also sling it over your shoulder with a web strap.

 

[Trial153]

Thanks for all the responses. I do fly fish a little but it would probably be a spinning rod. Only because I'm just interested in catching a few fish for the fun of it and maybe for the pan. I will look into the rods you suggested, again thanks for the guidance.

LL bean has as a five-piece packable spin/fly combo. Seemed reasonably priced and well made.

 

[Kobuk]

I've been looking to change to a spinning outfit. I love my little 4 pc flyrod but it seems that where we hunt it is so brushy along any water that I can hardly use my flyrod where I think I could cast a spinner.

 

[montanaoutfitters]

Eagle claw I think that is the brand has a telescopic spin rod works good for a packable pole

 

[PNWGATOR]

With this being a backpack hunt and not a fishing trip, you might consider a minimalist, yet effective idea: https://www.tenkarabum.com/suntech-kurenai.html

 

[Fordguy]

Just looked up the orvis 6 piece fly rods. That's just plain nifty.

 

[RSather528]

I sold a ton of the St Croix travel rods for boundary water trips. People seemed to really like them for packability and sensitivity.

https://stcroixrods.com/products/triumph®-travel-spinning-rods-2020

 

[JGTWI]

I was going to recommend the St Croix travel rod mentioned above. I paired mine with a small shimano spinning reel and it’s a great little setup.