Travel rods or check rod tube

[Mr. Aquarium]

I’ve been traveling a bit more the last few years. Also brought a rod but sometimes the rods I want won’t fit in my suit case. So  what’s the pros and cons, travel rods vs checked rod tube.  I could be trout fishin in CO for trout, pike in Ireland or saltwater in Florida.  I have tons of rods that would cover all the fishing I would be doing anywhere around the world.   
 

is it worth checking a rod tube, or is it worth picking up a few multi piece rods.   Probably would grab 2. 1 for saltwater 1 for fresh water 

[Hulkster]

for me, what i've done is invested in 2 very good 3 piece travel rods, i have two of the G. Loomis Escape ones. They are amazing and come in a rod sock and hard pvc rod tube that fits into a large size suitcase (on the diagonal). I have fished in both salt and freshwater with them. They are pricey but fish very well and are well made. They are still nothing when compared to the cost of a trip. 

[PhishLI]

Received this text from a pal a few weeks ago. Airline refused to pay. Blamed t s a. Probably isn't commonplace, but....

 

 

[InfantryMP]

Daiwa has a collapsible spinning rod. I think it is like $70ish. You may be able to grab a few, spool em up with whatever your fishing for and be good?

 

They may not be the best, but a lot cheaper in my opinion than shipping good equipment, and hope it makes it. 

[MN Fisher]

Just now, InfantryMP said:

Daiwa has a collapsible spinning rod. I think it is like $70ish.

Diawa Ardito Travel Rod - ARDT70MHF-SC

7' MH/F - 5+1 pieces - the 6th piece is an extra handle converting it from casting to spinning

 

Or any of the other Ardito-TR rods which are 3-piece and have 3 casting models and 4 spinning models.

 

$130

[InfantryMP]

Here is another option as well:

 

https://www.amazon.com/Daiwa-Megaforce-Telescopic-Allround-Fishing/dp/B07N934TWP?th=1&psc=1

[A-Jay]

1 hour ago, Hulkster said:

for me, what i've done is invested in 2 very good 3 piece travel rods, i have two of the

G. Loomis Escape ones. They are amazing and come in a rod sock and hard pvc rod tube that fits into a large size suitcase (on the diagonal). I have fished in both salt and freshwater with them. They are pricey but fish very well and are well made. They are still nothing when compared to the cost of a trip. 

I am a Big Fan of the older versions ~ 

A-Jay

[WRB]

Never had a problem checking a rod tube on the my flight to Mexico (Cabo) or Canada. I wouldn’t ship via USPS, UPS etc the rod tube and expect it to arrive on time or in 1 piece.

Tom 

[NYWayfarer]

I have a couple of options for travel rods that fit in my suitcase.

 

Kastking Blackhawk II telescopic spinning rod

 

Bass Pro Shops Aventur 1 telescopic spinning rod

 

Favorite Army Geo 4 piece casting rod

 

St Croix Triumph 4 piece spinning rod

 

[Crankin4Bass]

After hearing horror stories, I don't trust checking in a rod tube, so I have a couple multi piece travel rods that fit in the overhead bin.

 

I have a Daiwa Ardito 3 piece 7'M casting rod. Fit and finish is great and comes with a hard tube case you can put in the overhead. Although it's listed as M power, it feels closer to MH and is rated for 1/4-3/4. I'm pretty happy with it and will probably buy the 7'M spinning rod too.

https://daiwa.us/collections/travel-packs/products/ardito-tr-travel-rods

 

I also have a Field and Stream Tec-Lite  4 piece 6'6"ML spinning rod I got from Dicks for $60. It comes with a hard tube that fits in my check in suitcase or overhead bin. Although it rated as ML it feels more like a L. I don't recommend this rod for bass as it doesn't have much power to set the hook. I have used it for trout instead, but I'm sure there are better choices. 

https://www.dickssportinggoods.com/p/field-stream-tec-lite-spinning-rod-15fnsufstclt56lsprod/15fnsufstclt56lsprod

 

Daiwa has a lot of travel rods you might want to check out.

https://daiwa.us/collections/travel-packs

 

I randomly had this in my youtube feed the other day from Daiwa Australia on how to pack rods for travel. Must have be for you @Mr. Aquarium

Safe travels.

 

 

[Bankc]

Honestly, I'd just pack a reel and gear and buy a Berkley Lightning rod when you get there.  You could try to ship it back, or sell it to someone before you leave.  Worst case scenario, you're not out a ton of money if you have to ditch it.

 

I've had a lot more stuff destroyed by the airlines than the shipping companies, but at least the airlines actually compensate you for the damages and losses, instead of trying to weasel out of any responsibilities.  If I ever travel with something expensive, it stays with me at all times.  

[Bluebasser86]

They removed the C clip on my Bazooka tube last time I flew also and kept it. Not sure how my rods got to where we were going without getting broken but they did. Airline said there wasn't a clip on it ? so I had to find a place to get a replacement while we were on vacation.

[PhishLI]

18 minutes ago, Bluebasser86 said:

They removed the C clip on my Bazooka tube last time I flew also and kept it. Not sure how my rods got to where we were going without getting broken but they did. Airline said there wasn't a clip on it ? so I had to find a place to get a replacement while we were on vacation.

Not that this would help in a lost C clip situation, but a 1/2" wooden dowel longer than the longest rod would keep them from collapsing the bazooka shorter and snapping off tips like they did with my friend's. I'm doing this going forward and so is he.

53 minutes ago, Bankc said:

I've had a lot more stuff destroyed by the airlines than the shipping companies, but at least the airlines actually compensate you for the damages and losses

Not this time for my friend. They passed the buck. Cost him 120$ and $110 through Loomis to get replacements.

[ATA]

Before pandemic starts I was traveling also, I have 5 rods that they are in my suit case.

St.Croix Legend XH

Shimano Shaula MH

M-Aire ML

Abu Garcia light

Kastking hawk ll (spinning) X2

I can have all of them in one Orvis Flyfishing Case.

They are all high end rods and Cheapest(Abu) is around $400.

But I am very happy with them.

If you want details also I can help you.

[LCG]

I keep going back and forth with the fenwick hmg travel spinning and casting rods. Comes in tube with 4 pieces and two powers, ie ml and medium fast or medium and medium heavy fast for the casting. Comes with a rod case.