Best travel rod...???

[bearbassman]

I am an avid backpacker and previously frequently used a two piece casting rod for backcountry/ travel Bass fishing, but it's not compact enough and I snagged and broke it while hiking in on the last trip.  I am now looking at either the Megabass Triza 3 piece in MH vs. the Shimano Scorpion 5 piece in MH which are both much more compact and higher end.

 

Anybody have any experience/ feedback with either or both...?  Pro's vs. Cons of either.? Weight, sensitivity...?? Any insight or recommendations of these or any other models besides these two would be greatly appreciated

[Born 2 fish]

I’ve used this one for about 4 years now and it’s been great for the money. It goes to Florida with me every year and has hauled out some good bass.

https://www.amazon.com/Fiblink-Graphite-Baitcasting-Portable-Baitcaster/dp/B019TWHQVU/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=fiblink+travel+rod&qid=1618828447&sprefix=fablink+tra&sr=8-4

[Hulkster]

I have two different models of the Loomis Escape travel rods, they are 3 pieces and come in a rod bag and hard PVC rod tube which can fit in the largest suitcase for checked baggage diagonally. 

 

I have the 6'9 MH spinning and the 7 foot M spinning. You can also get them in baitcasting versions which is pretty cool

 

they are not cheap but they are awesome.

 

that being said, St Croix has come out with the 3 piece Avid Trek rods in 2020, which should be great also. Avids are great rod blanks. Worth looking into. 

[ATA]

if you want high end, I have this rod for few years and I cant say enough about it, https://www.amazon.com/World-SHAULA-Tour-Edition-1652R-4/dp/B00SZKVVLE/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=shimano+world+shaula+tour+edition&qid=1618836248&sr=8-4

if you want to go cheap but good rod, go with St. Croix Legend Trek, I have some for sale in Flea market also. Take look at it.Like new excellent condition.

[Hulkster]

Isn't the Legend Trek $400 US? i wouldn't say that's cheap??

[islandbass]

7 hours ago, Hulkster said:

Isn't the Legend Trek $400 US? i wouldn't say that's cheap??

I was thinking that too but compared to the Shimano rod in the link, the legend trek is cheaper at $400! ?