Hello all

I'm off on an opportunist holiday driving around Europe and can't go without taking in some opportunist fishing so was wondering if anyone had any recomendations for a general purpose travel rod fit for all round fishing. Ideally something with an avon type test curve that could be used to float fish or leger. Not really keen on telescopic rods.

Would appreciate any advice. 

JW Young Barbel travel rod

Take no notice of the label!!

http://www.harrissportsmail.com/Models.aspx?PartnerID=4&ModelID=15172

Thanks for the replies.

Looked at both rods and mant others. Just ordered the shimano, a bit pricey but it looks the most versatile and I should get loads of use from it over the years.

Totally agree with Fred (and Clive the Compact Angler; where are you matey?),

JW Young Travel Barbel without a shadow the best global-roaming rod I've ever owned...

wow, this threads great! i was wondering about the JW Youngs rod.mulling itover for a couple of weeks and on your reccomendations i know im going to go ahead and buy it now.Couldnt find much info on it but i thought it looked a well made rod.

Thanks guys.