Bill, I doubt you will find a factory built rod better than your example.
I understand your reasoning regarding the use of a pack rod for your
situation. But unless you find some one to build what you want you will
probably have to settle for something factory made.Besides their price was
pretty good.
While not wanting to step on any toes I have to disagree with Steve as to
sensitivity, I mean how many one piece flyrods can you find. Correctly
designed, multi piece rods
can give the same comparative power and action as one piece rods.
Just my 2 cents worth!
Now it's back to lurking...............hehehe!
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Dave Norton
Still alive & kickin as "therodmaker"
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Looking for a good multi-piece rod to go in the luggage. Should be able
to handle a 10-12# Rainbow Bass (related to a Peacock Bass). Taking
SWMBO to Costa Rica next year for 40th anniversary. Need one that will
fit in the suitcase.
sort of
http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/st...earchR esults
Bill,
I've never been a fan of multiple piece rods, to the extent that I only
own two, two-piece rods, and they're both specialty rods built on fly rod
blanks. It's my feeling that you lose sensitivity and backbone with a
multiple piece rod. Even the reviews on BassPro's website state the
same. Two of the four reviews I would consider to be "mixed" reviews.
I've traveled all over the world and have taken seven foot, one piece
rods along on those trips without trouble. The rod case I use is this
exact model and I've never had an issue with any of the airlines and
after each trip, my rods have survived intact.
http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/st...earchRe sults
The nice thing is that you can use it as your second piece of luggage.
It's amazing how many t-shirts and polo shirts you can get into the tube
when you wrap them around the rods. This serves double-duty. It carries
clothing you'll need while on vacation and they protect the rod from
baggage handlers.
Use the rods you already have (they're probably better anyway), keep the
reels and a couple Plano boxes (with lures) in your other piece of
checked luggage.
Besides, the rod tube is cheaper.
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Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers
http://www.outdoorfrontiers.com
G & S Guide Service and Custom Rods
http://www.herefishyfishy.com
I take a rod tube to Cabo when I go there and to San Diego for tuna. But
we are going for a month and will be in some small airplanes with a 25#
baggage limit. Will use the resort on the Rio Colorado for tarpon
supplied gear, and any bill fish in the Pacific, but for some bass fishing
in Lake Arenal and some surf fishing in both the Pacific and Carib sides,
I think I will take one break down rod and my Calcutta 251 reel. If I go
to CR again sometime I will have better knowledge as to gear. I use a
bass pole / 251 and Crocs for plugging off the shore in Cabo with success,
jsut want an easier rod to carry.