Fishing rod for backpacking?

MattTheGunslinger · Jun 29, 2015

Does anyone have experience with any good fishing rods suitable for backpacking/hiking? I always find myself by streams when I go hiking and would to be able to do some fishing while out in the woods. The only rods I can find are the Emmrod Pack rod and the Ugly Stick pack rod. Is there anything else out there that has good reviews? I tend to be rough on my gear so I would like something heavier duty than some of those light carbon rods.

fidelity · Jun 29, 2015

Light carbon rods of course have a pretty good strength to weight ratio. If you want to go more primitive, there's the Tenkara option ...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tenkara_fishing
https://www.tenkarausa.com/
http://www.tenkararodco.com/

Mine sections up into a 1.5-foot package (approximately).

Minuteman · Jun 29, 2015

If you want to go super simple and ultralight, try the water bottle method. I haven't tried it myself yet, but from what I've seen looks like a viable option.

54rndball · Jun 29, 2015

I think Tochterman's has a break down St. Croix spinning rod which would do the trick.

BlackBart · Jun 29, 2015

Anything else is just plain stupid!

cpc1027 · Jun 29, 2015

If you're set on a spinning rod, I have one of these, and I've been very happy with it: http://www.cabelas.com/product/St-Croix-Triumph-reg-Travel-Spinning-Rods/741125.uts

If you want ultralight and very effective, check out Tenkara. Here are a couple of sites:
Tenkara USA
Tenkara Bum

cpc1027 · Jun 29, 2015

Also, ShaddyDan has my loaner Tenkara rod right now, but if you're interested, we could meet up and I could give you a demo sometime. I do most of my fishing in northern Baltimore Co.

fidelity · Jun 29, 2015

BlackBart said:
Anything else is just plain stupid!

Ha, my dad got these for my sister and I back in the 70s. We caught fish with them too. :thumbsup:

Knowing him, he's probably got them saved somewhere in the basement of their home.

Boom Boom · Jun 30, 2015

fidelity said:
Ha, my dad got these for my sister and I back in the 70s. We caught fish with them too. Knowing him, he's probably got them saved somewhere in the basement of their home.

You can still buy them new. If nothing else, they work really well in tight places, especially small brooks/streams bordered by heavy foliage.

fidelity · Jun 30, 2015

I think that I got to get one then, if only to make my kids fish with it too. I recollect using the belt notch with mine. Complete 70s nerdy kid (and in Wisconsin - kind of like that TV show).

BlackBart · Jun 30, 2015

fidelity said:
Ha, my dad got these for my sister and I back in the 70s. We caught fish with them too. Knowing him, he's probably got them saved somewhere in the basement of their home.

You know at the end of the boardwalk in OC the big shark mounts? Well guess what.......... this is no shit!

Yup, I caught them both on mine........ :thumbsup:

honest!

outrider58 · Jun 30, 2015

Temple Fork Outfitters all the way.

MattTheGunslinger · Jul 1, 2015

Thanks for all the good suggestions guys. I'm going to swing by bass pro and check out that ugly stick.

Tenkara looks very interesting! I've never done any sort of fly fishing before.

Or I just might say screw it and get a pocket fisherman!

fran35 · Jul 3, 2015

I agree with the Ugly Stick choice. I am very rough on tackle, but like to use decent stuff. Ugly Stick all the way. In fact, they actually make a really nice Ugly Stick Custom pole that is as durable, but extremely sensitive and well made.

wilcam47 · Jul 4, 2015

fran35 said:
I agree with the Ugly Stick choice. I am very rough on tackle, but like to use decent stuff. Ugly Stick all the way. In fact, they actually make a really nice Ugly Stick Custom pole that is as durable, but extremely sensitive and well made.

I have one that Ive been using for at least 7yrs and Ive caught lots of fish with it..it does split for smaller carrying. Ive only seen one broke which looked intentional and that was in a trash can. Im not saying you cant break them but they will hold up MUCH better than a shakespeare rod.

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