Daiwa Ardito Travel Rods

[Tizi]

I am looking to purchase a baitcasting travel rod.  I am trying to decide between the 7 foot medium and 7 foot medium heavy.  Anybody have experience with either?  I will be using this as an all-purpose rig.

 

ARDT703MFB-TR - 7 foot medium/fast, lure weight 1/4 to 3/4

ARDT703MHFB-TR - 7 foot medium-heavy/fast, lure weight 1/4 to 1

 

Thanks!

[MN Fisher]

In general, a MH is a more useful all-around rod. Since the Arditos both have the same 'bottom end', I'd go with the MH to have the ability to toss some 3/4 spinners/chatters with trailers...remembering that the rated lure-weight is just the head and doesn't include the hook, blades or skirt.

[MountainMan83]

I have both (in the same tube). Both excellent rods. Shop around, I was able to purchase each for under $100 brand new. 

 

I find myself assembling the MH more often than not, but I'm not much of a light tackle fisherman. I would suggest what MN Fisher said above. Quality rods for the money and versatility. Whichever you choose, you won't be disappointed. 

[Tizi]

I have the 7 foot medium in the spinning version...maybe makes sense to get the MH casting to round out my travel arsenal.

[RichF]

I have the 7ft MH. Put that sucker to the test on the Big O back in Feb. Caught a bunch pitchin 1/2 - 3/4 oz jigs. Nicest travel rod Ive ever had my hands on. 

[txchaser]

As an alternative, I bought the fenwick hmg travel because it has multiple tips with it, M and MH. Roughly the same price.

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20 hours ago, Tizi said:

I have the 7 foot medium in the spinning version...maybe makes sense to get the MH casting to round out my travel arsenal.

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