Backcountry fishing rod

[Jd259]

I think I'm gunna be more in the market for a spinning reel I've fly fished a couple times and am not very good at it I'd probably starve if I was depending on a fly rod to catch some food. But thanks for all the input guys I really appreciate it.

 

[Jd259]

As for a light action spinning reel, I've been running a Fenwick Eagle GT2 4-piece, 7-ft, light action rod for about 6 years. I have caught everything from bluegill to bonita (little tunnies) to 6lbs on it and it's still running like a champ

You by chance have a link to that rod I can't seem to find it all I find are two piece...

 

[colonel00]

You by chance have a link to that rod I can't seem to find it all I find are two piece...

They list them on this page. Maybe take that model number and search for it.

Fenwick(R) Eagle(R) Travel Spinning | Fenwick(R)

Here's BJ using the ice fishing rod alongside Kyle on the packraft trip that Kyle was talking about.

 

[Fitzwho]

Model: EA70ML-MFS-4

Look up this one on Sportsman's warehouse or wherever. It's the closest one they offer to my rod anymore I guess

 

[Jd259]

Model: EA70ML-MFS-4
Look up this one on Sportsman's warehouse or wherever. It's the closest one they offer to my rod anymore I guess

I think I found it it's got great reviews looks like that might be the one for 70 bucks looks like a sweet setup for sure thanks again.

 

[EasilyExcited]

The St Croix 4piece is awesome. And has great action. We worth the money

 

[tommy]

any kind of inline spinner will work great panther martin mepps etc

 

[OakStuddedAcres]

I'd recommend taking a serious look at Tenkara. Gotta love the KISS approach to this method. I've been very happy with my set up. Tenkara Rod Co., Tenkara USA and Dragontail Tenkara are good companies.

 

[Glendon Mullins]

nice thread!!

 

[ssssnake529]

I'd recommend taking a serious look at Tenkara. Gotta love the KISS approach to this method. I've been very happy with my set up. Tenkara Rod Co., Tenkara USA and Dragontail Tenkara are good companies.

Tenkara really is the answer for lightweight backcountry fishing. I have both traditional rods and Tenkara rods. While I generally take traditional gear if my purpose is primarily fishing, I always take Tenkara if I'm hunting and want to bring a lightweight fishing rig. The rod and line weigh less than 4 ounces, and pack down very small. All the rest of the fishing gear you need weighs less than 8 ounces. (see this link for a lightweight fishing pouch set up.) You're fully kitted out for under 12 ounces. Another advantage is that Tenkara is easier than traditional fly fishing because you don't need to worry about managing the reel and line. Just cast. Beginning fly fishers can get the hang of it in very little time.