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Just how good are they / or not?

I remember that quite some time ago they had quite a bad reputation, but, with modern technology and a better understanding, have they improved any?
 
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I have a Greys 12' float... if I remember correctly seven piece and a really lovely action considering with no obvious flat spots in it.

It's not seen the light of day for a while since buying the Hardys but if travel rods did have a reputation for being a bit compromising I don't think they are now.
 
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The Shimano Exage range of multi-section spinning rods are absolutely superb considering they cost under a ton! A few years ago multi-section travel rods cost an absolute fortune, which, if you go for the high end brands like sage or hardy, still cost an arm and a leg! These days the expensive production methods once needed to build multi-section blanks have been replaced by much cheaper technology (I still think that with the top end rods you are paying for the name, and yes I own a sage fly rod, before anyone has a go ;)) and as a result you can pick up rods such as the Greys range of specialist coarse range for around a ton and they are top notch tools for the money!
 
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I've got the Wilson Avon travel rod, the Youngs Purist Barbel travel rod and three Bloke travel fly rods. They are all excellent rods and in use you'd be herd pressed if at all to tell that they were travel rods.

Far better actions that telescopics that's for sure.
 
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I have had four piece fly rods and 3 and 4 piece carp/pike rods,,,,,,,they have been superb.

Modern materials make it easy to produce class blanks.
 
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I've a couple of the Shimano STC spinning rods, their 20-30lb 'travel' boat rod and a Fox 12ft 2lbTC 4 piece "Floater Special". All excellent travel rods.
 
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I have a 4 piece diawa beachcaster which is ok, a four piece diawa spining rod which is ok, a 1.75 and a 2.25 daiwa 4 piece twighlight twin tip barbel rods which are really good and a harrison 4 piece avon which would be ok if it didnt have such a long handle.
 
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All sounds good to me, glad to here that technology is helping to keep actions very good and costs low as well. Certainly worth keeping a couple in the car then for those impulsive moments at really short notice then.

Thanks for the replies guys.
 
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I've got an Avon smuggler (6 piece), I reckon it's about a 1lb tc which makes it perfect for Chub and Perch.
With a short handle and very light I can't think of a rod I'd swap for it.
I've heard good reviews about Peregrine,Greys and Eddie Turner travel rods.
 
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I've just bought something to carry my travel rods in...

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