Backpack Fishing Pole

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ratman57

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I'm not sure if this isn't the stupidest question ever asked but here goes. :o I've looked at fishing poles designed for backpacking. They're nice little short poles with a coil spring body. They're way out of my price range right now.

I don't know anything about ice fishing but I was wandering around a local sporting goods store yesterday and came across small light ice fishing poles around 2 feet long. They even had little spinning reels on them.

Has anybody used one of these poles in the summer? It seems to me if you were just looking to fish for your dinner these might be perfect.
 
I've haven't tried it yet but I recently thought the same thing so I picked one up, so I'm curious to hear what others experiences with it are.
 
Ugly stick makes a great 3 segment take-down. Try beer can fishing for some "reel" cheap fun. Oh I crack myself up.
 
This is what I've been using for a backpack spinning rod. It's a quality rod, and still feels surprisingly good for being 4 pieces. The tube everything fits into is around 18"-24", so easy to strap on the side of your pack.

http://www.cabelas.com/product/Fish..._l=SBC;BRprd1164649;cat104764680;cat104836680

Also, if your just looking for the lightest, most versatile pack rod to put fish in your belly, I don't think you can out do a multi-piece fly rod.
 
The old Daiwa Mini-Cast systems can still be found (check ebay). They are super compact and are pretty good quality. I was lucky in finding a new one a few years ago.
 
mine's a little Quantum Micro combo, found on ebay for under $40 iirc- includes a 3 bearing spinning reel (5 oz) and takedown graphite rod (3.1 oz)

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seems to work pretty well :)

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Im gonna have to get a travel rod also. Mt warden, how long is that quantum when assembled?
 
5' 6", very nice light action (the reel has 4 # test)

definitely not for muskie fishing :D, but for high mountain lakes/streams works pretty well
 
Bought a 4-piece Ugly Stik for backpacking a few years ago. It works OK and is tough enough that it survives most any camp/pack abuse.
 
For backpacking that Ugly Stick would be a lot tougher than a brittle graphite rod. But graphite is so nice to fish with. Which to get?
 
you should try a ronco pocket fisherman on wal marts website i dont have one but they have pretty good reviews for 17 dollar fishing pole
 
dipbait said:
For backpacking that Ugly Stick would be a lot tougher than a brittle graphite rod. But graphite is so nice to fish with. Which to get?
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Personally, I decided that rubbery Ugly Stik was the better choice. When backpacking the biggest fish I've caught was a 17" trout, and that can be easily caught with the Ugly Stik. Plus, I don't have to worry all that much about putting my pack down wrong and breaking my pole, or getting my pole caught in a tree branch or something and snapping it off two days into a week-long trip.

On one trip I did carry a fairly nice 2-piece graphite rod but the compactness and toughness of the Ugly Stik seems to be my preference nowdays.
 
I saw that Ugly stick now makes an ice fishing rod. Would be pretty darn cool to have one of those.
 
I have a 6' 2 piece ugly stik lite I use for backpacking. Fits fine, I just hook it on to the outside of my pack. No need to carry a little rod. IMO the ugly stik can take quite a beating, the only way to break one is if you try to break it. They're not the most sensitive rods in the world but darn tough.
 
battboy said:
you should try a ronco pocket fisherman on wal marts website i dont have one but they have pretty good reviews for 17 dollar fishing pole
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They still make those things? I forgot about those, I had one about 30 years ago! That would be awesome for a small pack rod.:thumbup:
 
ratman57 said:
I've looked at fishing poles designed for backpacking. They're nice little short poles with a coil spring body. They're way out of my price range right now.
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Nic Ramirez said:
Check out the Emmrod packer: http://www.emmrod.com/

One piece, tough and light. I'm thinking of getting one to play with.
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This is the rod I was talking about. It looks really nice for what I'm thinking about using it for. I'm looking for a rod to take with me for those times out hiking or camping you come across a likely fishing spot. Not for a planned trip.

If I'm planning to go fishing I have plenty of regular gear.

Thanks for the link Nic, if you get one let us know how you like it.
 
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