ljackway 22 Posted April 27, 2016 Report Share Posted April 27, 2016 Looking to buy a new 4 peice travel rod, but i am having trouble finding a suitable one. I am looking for a 3 - 6 kg rod, 4 peice, and my budget is about $130. If anyone knows any rods that fit this description, let me know! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
archerfish 685 Posted April 27, 2016 Report Share Posted April 27, 2016 ljackway What length are you looking at? Spin or bait cast? Does it have to be 4 piece or can you get by with 3? Cheers af Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ljackway 22 Posted April 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2016 What length are you looking at? Spin or bait cast? Does it have to be 4 piece or can you get by with 3? Spin, and i was hoping for a rod that could fit in my backpack. So i guess 55 - 65cm or something? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
archerfish 685 Posted April 27, 2016 Report Share Posted April 27, 2016 There are probably a lot of more experienced Hookers on this site who can offer you good advice, but here's a starting point at least: http://www.shimanofish.com.au/products/fishing-rods/travel.html Good luck in your search... Cheers af Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ShoreJigger 171 Posted April 27, 2016 Report Share Posted April 27, 2016 Land based or boat? There are travel rods in the Daiwa Generation Black Series, including an 8'5, 5 piece, 7-30g, 4-7kg. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wilda 422 Posted April 27, 2016 Report Share Posted April 27, 2016 Hi ljackway I have a raider travel rod that I use for my travel trips. I have the snapper spin 703 which is 5-8 kgs and 7'long,it's 3 piece in its case it measures 780mm. I used it on LHI last year where we backpack around to lb spots can really recommend them. Now it lives behind the seat in the ute just in case Meppstas and outandabout 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Booma 1,349 Posted April 27, 2016 Report Share Posted April 27, 2016 I used the Savage Gear roadrunner in 3-6kg (maybe 3-5) before I managed to snap it (through my own fault) I used it mainly for squidding and snooking with a 2500 reel on it and it performed pretty well. Didn't particularly like the guides, but the cork grips and overall design and feel were nice Balanced up well enough with a little 1000 size spin reel for freshwater fishing aswell lovefishing84 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
southie THE BANGA 2,304 Posted April 27, 2016 Report Share Posted April 27, 2016 Daiwa Gen Black Travel Rods you are looking around the $180 mark. Uglystick do an travel rod to. yes it will be fibreglass but they are super strong and tough. You have Shakespeare slingshot travel rods aswell. I only noted a couple off the top of my head and not sure if they do the model you are after. But it gives you an idea of whats around the place. If i think of anymore while i am at work ill put them up here. Meppstas 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rybak 620 Posted April 28, 2016 Report Share Posted April 28, 2016 Try Tacklebusters down Victor way. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WirbelWind 40 Posted April 28, 2016 Report Share Posted April 28, 2016 There is a daiwa BBB 6106TMLFS, it's a telescopic rod, line rating: 4-10lb, lure weight 2-14, it retracts to 44cm. Price wise would be around the 200 martk tho Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dutchy 451 Posted April 28, 2016 Report Share Posted April 28, 2016 I am in the market as well looking at a pflueger 5 piece $190 delivered has but piece then 2 mid & 2 tips to choose from would love to look at one. www.fishingtackleshop.com.au/products/pflueger-trion-transcendent-travel-rods Will be sailing up Whitsunday islands Quote Link to post Share on other sites
archerfish 685 Posted April 29, 2016 Report Share Posted April 29, 2016 Hi ljackway I have a raider travel rod that I use for my travel trips. I have the snapper spin 703 which is 5-8 kgs and 7'long,it's 3 piece in its case it measures 780mm. I used it on LHI last year where we backpack around to lb spots can really recommend them. Now it lives behind the seat in the ute just in case Don't mean to hijack this thread, but I thought this might trigger a few memories, wilda... http://www.fishingworld.com.au/news/monster-bluefish-in-paradise Love LHI Cheers af Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ljackway 22 Posted April 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2016 Thanks everyone for the insightful responses. I ended up going with the shakespear slingshot. It is nice and sensitive and very very light 4 piece. Came with a case and ticks all the boxes. Would have loved to go with a savage gear, or a shimano raider but unfortunately they weren't in stock at the place I went. The gen black were just a little bit out of my pricerange, so thats why i didnt go for that. Also now that i bought a cheaper rod for only 80$, I have money now to spend on a 1000 reel to make this a proper light gear set up! southie THE BANGA and glengood87 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
glengood87 53 Posted May 1, 2016 Report Share Posted May 1, 2016 The slingshot 4-piece has served me well for two years now - comes with spare tip and so easy to pack when I visit my parents in WA.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ljackway 22 Posted May 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2016 The slingshot 4-piece has served me well for two years now - comes with spare tip and so easy to pack when I visit my parents in WA.. Ended up going with this rod. For the price, it is exactly what i am looking for. Very lightweight, although i am yet to use it. Also looking to pair it up with a 1000 reel, possibly a sedona. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Underpants 1,543 Posted May 10, 2016 Report Share Posted May 10, 2016 The slingshot 4-piece has served me well for two years now - comes with spare tip and so easy to pack when I visit my parents in WA.. Ended up going with this rod. For the price, it is exactly what i am looking for. Very lightweight, although i am yet to use it. Also looking to pair it up with a 1000 reel, possibly a sedona. Just picked up a 3000FE for $69.95. Funny tho as the 1000 is $79.95, would be free postage but you can get one locally for the same price. http://www.sneakyfisho.com/fishing-reels/spin-fishing-reels.html?dir=asc&order=price Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ljackway 22 Posted May 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2016 Just picked up a 3000FE for $69.95. Funny tho as the 1000 is $79.95, would be free postage but you can get one locally for the same price. http://www.sneakyfisho.com/fishing-reels/spin-fishing-reels.html?dir=asc&order=price Yeah one of my mates has the 2000 Sedona and I really like it. Just wanted to see if there was anything else that could contend with it in regards to price and quality, but ill probably just end up going with this reel. Cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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