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I'm looking for a travel casting rod I can take on trips and keep in my trunk.  I'm looking at the daiwa ardito and Fenwick methods travel rod.  I like the concept of the Fenwick, but wonder how it compares to the ardito.  Is there something else in the same price range I should look at? Who has the one of the fenwick's  that can give a review?

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I have the Fenwick Methods 7'4" MH/HC and I love it. It's a 3 peice rod that comes with 2 extra pieces so you can make it a MH-MF or a H-F depending on which peices you use. 

 

It's comfortable, not too heavy and sentisitive enough. I really enjoy fishing with mine. It had no problem handling many bass in the 5 to 9 pound range when I brought it to Mexico. It's a sweet rod, and I would definitely recommend it. It even comes with a hard tube case.

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I have a couple of the ardito spinning rods that I have used for salt water fishing. They are very light and sensitive, and have no problem fighting fish in the mangroves. In fact, I just bought a 7'6 mlxf for light lures for bonefish. I wouldn't hesitate getting a casting version. 

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I picked up a telescoping casting rod, a Daiwa B.B.B (sometimes listed as a "Triple B").  It is a JDM rod rated for like 5-21 grams.  I have never used the upper end of the rating as it seems soft for that, but it throws 4" senkos and 1/2oz Lipless cranks very well.  I have only used it for about three days, but really like it so far.  It seems to have a good amount of power, but it doesn't feel up to heavy cover work.  It collapses to a very short size and comes with a really cool case. There is very little to no info online about it in English, so if you are interested I can take some pictures of it for you.  

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1 hour ago, Bunnielab said:

I picked up a telescoping casting rod, a Daiwa B.B.B (sometimes listed as a "Triple B").  It is a JDM rod rated for like 5-21 grams.  I have never used the upper end of the rating as it seems soft for that, but it throws 4" senkos and 1/2oz Lipless cranks very well.  I have only used it for about three days, but really like it so far.  It seems to have a good amount of power, but it doesn't feel up to heavy cover work.  It collapses to a very short size and comes with a really cool case. There is very little to no info online about it in English, so if you are interested I can take some pictures of it for you.  

I'd be interested in pics.

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For my travel rod I use a DSG's store brand rod (Inferno), works great, and only $25.  I'm not going to go all out for a rod that stays in my truck

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I was looking for travel rods last summer and also saw Okuma has a Citrix travel line. I ended up getting two of the Daiwa Ardito baitcasting rods and they have done very well for me. 

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Another vote for Diawa's Ardito.  I keep a 7' MF behind the back seat of my truck for quick fishing stops. A+ for weight, build quality, and case.

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Tally me for the Fenwick Methods. It's become a favorite rod of mine, even when I'm not traveling. I keep it in my car at all times if I ever get bit by a fishing bug on my way home from work. 

 

Also, if you're looking for a cheaper travel alternative, the BPS Micro Lite 6' pistol grip casting rod is fun. It's my go to cheap bait casting setup paired with a pro qualifier.

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