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Most sensitive Multiple piece/travel casting rod? #14722694 05/16/23 09:27 PM
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Looking for a good sensitive multi piece casting rod for the truck?

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Re: Most sensitive Multiple piece/travel casting rod? [Re: Ibock] #14723966 05/18/23 02:05 AM
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Idk but let me know if you find one. I’m looking as well I think falcon and megabass make some good ones

Re: Most sensitive Multiple piece/travel casting rod? [Re: Ibock] #14724053 05/18/23 07:14 AM
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A little more information would help. Since you are just wanting a rod for the truck, is a 2 piece ok, or do you need a smaller length true travel rod. There are lots of options in a 2 piece, but a good 3-7 piece rod is harder to find and much more expensive. The line weight and length of rod you are looking for would also help.

Re: Most sensitive Multiple piece/travel casting rod? [Re: Ibock] #14724166 05/18/23 12:05 PM
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I have not tried them all, but I've been very impressed with the St. Croix, Falcon and Megabass.

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Re: Most sensitive Multiple piece/travel casting rod? [Re: Ibock] #14724637 05/18/23 04:48 PM
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I was thinking a MH casting rod. More of a travel rod.


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Re: Most sensitive Multiple piece/travel casting rod? [Re: Ibock] #14733066 05/28/23 01:58 AM
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I travel to Mexico and elsewhere to fish and over the years have shopped more than a few travel rods. Also, Pete Robbins' excellent review above gives even more suggestions. These below are from my own experience.

IMHO, $150 is the entry price I've found fo a rod that could compare to a one-piece baitcasting rod, and in that category the best choice is a Falcon Traveler . It's on the quality level of a Lowrider and comes in an excellent tube that can easily hold one or two more rods. It's a 3-piece rod. They have a MH rod that I like a lot. Also in the line are an M-power baitcaster, and two spinning rods. They're the best bang for the buck, IMHO
(https://www.falconrods.com/product/traveler)

I also have a St. Croix Triumph travel casting rod, it's a 4-piece rod in the $165 range and comes with a nice sleeve. As a 4-piece, it fits into a common tube for fly rods, which is convenient for travel by air. It's got a nice feel to it, though for that price range, I prefer the Falcon Traveler.
(https://stcroixrods.com/products/triumph%C2%AE-travel-casting-rod-2020)

Since I'm kinda "bougie," cool my personal favorites are the Megabass Triza rods, they're in the $370 range. Triza rods (I have 4 casting and 1 spinning) are of the quality and compare in performance to MB one-piece rods. If you're into that price range, the Thunderbird is the MH rod you'd want....(6'9" MH, 8-20lb, reg taper 1/4-3/4oz) or the Stympalides, (7'0", H, 10-25lb, 3/8-1oz, MF taper). I have both and take them down to El Salto without any problems at all .
(https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Megabass_Triza_Travel_3-Piece_Casting_Rod/descpage-MBTC.html)

One downside about flying with the Triza line is that they don't come with protective tubes, only nice rod sleeves. And disassembled, they're all just over 30" long and don't fit in many duffel bags. I was using the Falcon tubes for flying with them but have recently acquired a WAY COOL Simms Rod Vault that holds up to 6 rods, 6 reels, and a bunch of storage for lures, tackle, etc. It's pricey $200, but if you fly with your rods, it is a definite way-to-go.
https://www.simmsfishing.com/collections/all/products/gts-rod-and-reel-vault


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Re: Most sensitive Multiple piece/travel casting rod? [Re: Ibock] #14733333 05/28/23 04:18 PM
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Herb...I travel to fish multiple times a year for a variety of fish...mostly bass and pike.I consider myself very experienced/knowledgeable in the area of travel rods and I think your post is absolutely money! The only thing I would add is that there are a couple of options for suitcases that will accommodate up to 32 inch rods. I have an Eddie Bauer version that has a hard bottom compartment that I can store eight multi-piece rods in with a soft upper compartment that I store everything else in. I have cut up a pool noodle and I place a six inch piece on the end of each rod bundle and then alternate them. I have never had an issue with breakage. I've tried five different brands and for my money the Megabass rods are BY FAR the best...even though I wish they didn't cost so darn much!
Nicely done on your post.

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Re: Most sensitive Multiple piece/travel casting rod? [Re: Ibock] #14733560 05/28/23 09:37 PM
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Cabelas makes a good casting and spinning travel rod. Good enough gor me to take to Bahamas for bone fishing. Very impressive

Re: Most sensitive Multiple piece/travel casting rod? [Re: Mark Perry] #14733670 05/29/23 12:06 AM
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Looks like this is the one you need to get.

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Interesting…


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Re: Most sensitive Multiple piece/travel casting rod? [Re: Ibock] #14735324 05/30/23 11:42 PM
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Did you order one yet? You should and tell us how you like it.

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Re: Most sensitive Multiple piece/travel casting rod? [Re: Pete Robbins] #14735462 05/31/23 03:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Pete Robbins
I have not tried them all, but I've been very impressed with the St. Croix, Falcon and Megabass.

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You can spends hours and hours on Pete & Hanna's website, I have. Check back regularly, they post a new article just about every day.

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Re: Most sensitive Multiple piece/travel casting rod? [Re: ezbassin] #14735500 05/31/23 06:10 AM
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Originally Posted by ezbassin
Did you order one yet? You should and tell us how you like it.



It’s on a short wish list. I eventually will get one just don’t know when. When I do I will report back


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