Backpacking Fishing Rod Kit

[JAHpow]

I know there's a lot of NSers who like to fish... do any of you have any recommendations for a collapsible fishing rod setup?

I'm looking to do some more fishing this summer along the creeks and rivers along the MN north shore. I'd like to have a kit that I can easily strap to the side of a backpack or toss it in a pack. I've been looking around but all I really am finding is cheap Chinese garbage. Those telescopic poles look kinda dumb. I think I'd rather have one that I put together.

I'm not looking at getting into fly fishing at this time. More so looking for a spinning rod that's convenient and easy to bring along.

Open to any and all recommendations!

 

[iFlip]

I have a collapsible one. I did a lot of research before I purchased it and have been extremely happy with it. It’s survived for over a month of entirely off-trail backpacking in rugged terrain, as well as a

lot of other use. I put together a very lightweight assortment of tackle to go with it.

When backpacking I fold it inside of my sleeping pad (Z rest). I don’t remember the brand but it wasn’t very expensive and it’s been great. Also easy to keep in my car for random fishing opportunities. I’ve used it a lot more than any of my full-size rods recently.

I don’t recall the brand but I can check later. I’d highly recommend it.

 

[elcheapo]

This is full of recommendations

https://backpackinglight.com/forums/topic/11600/

 

[SammyDubz]

anyjuan use tenkara rods?

 

[elcheapo]

Any cheap rod that collapses down shorter than 18" and any really small cheap spinning real works fine. My rod's about 5' when put together and has got the job done for the past 25 years, just make sure the rid is put together good and tight so you don't have your rod tip fling off into the lake, get snagged and have to swim for it, don't ask me how I know.

 

[animator]

https://www.sportsmans.com/fishing-gear-supplies/fishing-rod-reel-combos/spinning-combos/shakespeare-travel-mate-pack-spinning-combo/p/1448214?channel=shopping&gclid=Cj0KCQjw0oCDBhCPARIsAII3C_EQnqQoONSvLHm09UmDS8qq-FKCS8rlQBgbw2FqOEJKXa1Uq-0wt6UaAl__EALw_wcB

I bought this on a whim 4 years ago and it’s easily one of the best fishing purchases I’ve ever made. I have 900 dollar Fly rods and 600 dollar spinning combos and nothing has proven it’s worth more than this 35 dollar spinning combo from Shakespeare. I’ve used it in tiny creeks in New Hampshire and Maine for trout, and used it in Mosquito Lagoon in Florida for Seatrout and Jacks. Throw some braid on it and forget about anything else. It fits in my carry on and is the first rod that I will grab when I’m heading out on a trip. Other than that, it lives in my car. Fits under the seat and I can pull off to the side of the road if I see a nice body of water. Telescoping mechanism works really well, nothing has broken, and it holds up to all the abuse I throw at it. Highly recommended!

 

[byubound]

anyjuan use tenkara rods?

I have one and its pretty fun. Would be nice to take backpacking and stuff like that because its super light and collapsible. I dont enjoy tenkara fishing as much as fishing with a reel though.

 

[JAHpow]

I have a collapsible one. I did a lot of research before I purchased it and have been extremely happy with it. It’s survived for over a month of entirely off-trail backpacking in rugged terrain, as well as a

lot of other use. I put together a very lightweight assortment of tackle to go with it.

When backpacking I fold it inside of my sleeping pad (Z rest). I don’t remember the brand but it wasn’t very expensive and it’s been great. Also easy to keep in my car for random fishing opportunities. I’ve used it a lot more than any of my full-size rods recently.

I don’t recall the brand but I can check later. I’d highly recommend it.

Yeah I'd def be interested to see what you have.

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I bought this on a whim 4 years ago and it’s easily one of the best fishing purchases I’ve ever made. I have 900 dollar Fly rods and 600 dollar spinning combos and nothing has proven it’s worth more than this 35 dollar spinning combo from Shakespeare. I’ve used it in tiny creeks in New Hampshire and Maine for trout, and used it in Mosquito Lagoon in Florida for Seatrout and Jacks. Throw some braid on it and forget about anything else. It fits in my carry on and is the first rod that I will grab when I’m heading out on a trip. Other than that, it lives in my car. Fits under the seat and I can pull off to the side of the road if I see a nice body of water. Telescoping mechanism works really well, nothing has broken, and it holds up to all the abuse I throw at it. Highly recommended!

Do you like the telescopic mechanism? I guess I'm not sure why I'm kind of straying away from that style. But if it works well then I guess I don't see why not

 

[ski_salmon69]

I have a small little 6 foot fly rod that collapses into 3 pieces, which is compact enough for my needs. I love taking that thing into backcountry creeks, which are often tight anyways so a shorter rod is the way to go

 

[CaptainObvious.]

[tag=131005]@.frenchy[/tag] might have a good take on this. Not sure how much backpacking he does though

 

[TRVP_ANGEL]

 

[iFlip]

Yeah I'd def be interested to see what you have.

I checked and mine is a Go Back Trail rod and reel, which I purchased on Amazon. It looks like they're no longer available there or anywhere else. Don't shy away from the collapsible/extendable rods. My experience with them has been excellent.

 

[elcheapo]

I checked and mine is a Go Back Trail rod and reel, which I purchased on Amazon. It looks like they're no longer available there or anywhere else. Don't shy away from the collapsible/extendable rods. My experience with them has been excellent.

Those telescoping rods are nice because you can leave your lure on and extend it and fish without having to strung your line thru the eyes and tie up stuff.

 

[profa_212]

I checked and mine is a Go Back Trail rod and reel, which I purchased on Amazon. It looks like they're no longer available there or anywhere else. Don't shy away from the collapsible/extendable rods. My experience with them has been excellent.

Oddly enough Ive caught some of my largest fish on collapsible rods.

Buddy used to keep like 5 of them collapsed in the old pontoon he had. They survived at least 10 years of abuse by middle/high schoolers and the only one that didn't survive was because we left a line in the water by accident and were woken up at 3am to the sound of line running and the pole hitting the water.

 

[JAHpow]

I checked and mine is a Go Back Trail rod and reel, which I purchased on Amazon. It looks like they're no longer available there or anywhere else. Don't shy away from the collapsible/extendable rods. My experience with them has been excellent.

Those telescoping rods are nice because you can leave your lure on and extend it and fish without having to strung your line thru the eyes and tie up stuff.

Ok I changed my mind. I didn't think of the having to restring part. I'll be looking at those telescopic rods more closely.

And thanks for the recommendation [tag=103539]@iFlip[/tag]

Too bad that rod is no more.

 

[Sdot.]

What are you fishing for?

 

[JAHpow]

What are you fishing for?

Mostly brook trout