Spinning Rod for travel. Help please...

[Machann]

Hi guys. Started a new job as flood risk specialist. This involves a lot of site work next to rivers and travel and potential    Given the coastal side of the projects.


I'm looking for a light spinning setup to travel with, more a rod that I can take as hand luggage.  I have a Daiwa Exceler 4000 and Daiwa Lunga 3000 which I'll upgrade if required but they will do for the time being.


I was/am considering the Shimano Aero Cast in a 9-10ft given the three sections, which makes it shorter and easier to take as hand luggage. The small eyes is currently bothering me. Any other three piece rods you guys could recommend or should I just stick to the longer WAFT Venom  I currently own?

[Ziggy]

Nothing wrong with the aerocast!

[Mikel]

Daiwa Wilderness WD905MS 9ft 20-60g (2oz) 5 piece is your answer

[Cam Mundy]

3 piece areocast is the way to go

[Cage]

Aerocast!!!
I wouldn't worry about the eyes, keep the leader knot out when throwing.........

[SAfish]

Daiwa Wilderness WD905MS 9ft 20-60g (2oz) 5 piece is your answer

I have also checked out this rod and it seems ideal for traveling. Has anyone fished with the Kingfisher PSD Telescopic rod? Saw it on "Hier gaan ons Alweer" 

[Poenskop]

If you have the moola.
http://www.tackledirect.com/g-loomis-escape-travel-rods.html

[SAfish]

If you have the moola.
http://www.tackledirect.com/g-loomis-escape-travel-rods.html

You can say that again! If I buy a rod for travelling purposes I would want a rod that is not too expensive because it is going to take a hammering. I would rather settle for something cheaper that can still do the job than get an expensive rod and end up leaving it at home because I don't want it to get damaged.  My 2c.

[L Hooker]

I also needed a small travel rod and eventually decided on the  St Croix Tidemaster 7ft med heavy 3 piece. Been using it for 2yrs and very happy with it, bought is from Basil Manning! It comes with a very compact/strong rod case. I use it for freshwater (Tigers etc when i'm in Zambia) and use it for spinning off the shore and boat. Have not tried the aerocast however here its a good choice as well. Not sure what the prices on these rods now however dont think you'll make a mistake with either.

[SAfish]

Thanks, I will check it out.

[pieta]

Petri de Wet were using the kingfisher telescopic on the last epesode of Hier gaan ons alweer. You guys can have a look at it aswell. Sure super dave can help you with specks.

[Gerhard]

Adrenaline Dropshot 10ft...


Not to expensive, good strong rod but you might wanna upgrade the eyes and reel seat later if you want to...


Will cast a 2-3 oz lure a long distance.