Looking for a new Travel-Rod

[wisconsin heat]

I am looking for something that I can take on backpacking and hiking trips. So something in 3/4 pieces is ideal, I like a 6'6" spinning rod.

 

Just looking for some opinions if any of you have any experience with any brand or model of pack rod. 

Thanks!

[bigturtle]

Daiwa Ardito. only available in 7' and 7'6", but a good rod.
http://www.daiwa.com/us/contents/rods/ardito_tr/index.html

You other option would be Fenwick Methods. You get 5 pieces (1 handle, 2 back section, 2 tip section) and can configure the pieces to whatever power/action as you see fit, basically giving you 4 different rods in 1.
http://www.fenwickfishing.com/fenwick-travel-rods-fenwick-methods/fenwick-methods-spinning/1363875.html

[Hogsticker]

If you're willing to venture across the pond, options are unlimited. 

[Raul]

14 minutes ago, bigturtle said:

Daiwa Ardito. only available in 7' and 7'6", but a good rod.
http://www.daiwa.com/us/contents/rods/ardito_tr/index.html

You other option would be Fenwick Methods. You get 5 pieces (1 handle, 2 back section, 2 tip section) and can configure the pieces to whatever power/action as you see fit, basically giving you 4 different rods in 1.
http://www.fenwickfishing.com/fenwick-travel-rods-fenwick-methods/fenwick-methods-spinning/1363875.html

 

 

6 minutes ago, Hogsticker said:

If you're willing to venture across the pond, options are unlimited. 

 

Exactly, GraphiteLeader Bosco & Veloce, absolutely great rods, there's a bunch of MajorCraft rods that fit the bill, Tailwalks, so many unknown on this side brands.

[Hogsticker]

4 minutes ago, Raul said:

 

 

 

Exactly, GraphiteLeader Bosco & Veloce, absolutely great rods, there's a bunch of MajorCraft rods that fit the bill, Tailwalks, so many unknown on this side brands.

For sure! The Poison Adrena, Zodias, Expride, and Daiwa Cronos all have 2 piece options. Daiwa Aussie market has several 3 piece Generation Black spinning models that look soooooo good. 

[Looking for the big one]

I have the Fenwick Methods, highly recommend it.

[KDW96]

ONE THREE an DIAWA are at TW.

[SFL BassHunter]

I have a Fenwick Methods which is fantastic! It is a 3 piece rod, but it comes with several options.

 

It comes with Medium and Medium Heavy Power

It also comes with Fast and Moderate Fast Action

 

It also comes in a nice travel tube.

 

So you get the tube, the bottom part of the rod, and 4 pieces that are interchangeable. It isn't the lightest rod in the world but it isn't the heaviest. It is very sensitive though. I was extremely impressed with it and it has become my main spinning outfit for freshwater.

[BrackishBassin]

I know this sounds weird, but has anyone managed to find a reel that matches well with the Fenwick Methods and could do double duty in salt/freshwater? That rod is such a weird color.

[RMax]

I have some 3 piece Browning Safari rods which are pretty good for the price.

[TX-Deluxe]

Could you manage a 2 piece?

[SFL BassHunter]

17 hours ago, BrackishBassin said:

I know this sounds weird, but has anyone managed to find a reel that matches well with the Fenwick Methods and could do double duty in salt/freshwater? That rod is such a weird color.

I am using a Okuma Helios on my Methods. But any reel with blue accents, or green accents should match up. Don't think you'll ever get a perfect matching color. But that's not really necessary. I think the Helios and the Methods look good together.

They have a Helios for saltwater also which I think is blue instead of the lime green.

[BrackishBassin]

4 hours ago, SFL BassHunter said:

I am using a Okuma Helios on my Methods. But any reel with blue accents, or green accents should match up. Don't think you'll ever get a perfect matching color. But that's not really necessary. I think the Helios and the Methods look good together.

They have a Helios for saltwater also which I think is blue instead of the lime green.

 

Many thanks! I'll check those out.