Travel rods

Peter Rothman · Jul 4, 2008

Hello all

I'm off on an opportunist holidaydriving around Europe and can't go withouttaking in some opportunist fishing sowas wondering if anyone had any recomendations for a general purpose travel rod fit for all round fishing. Ideally somethingwith an avon typetest curve that could be used to float fish or leger. Not really keen on telescopic rods.

Would appreciate any advice.

gerry h · Jul 4, 2008

try the shimano tribal med specialist travel 12 ft with a t/c of 1 1/2 i think ,6 pieces plus quiver tips ,cost about £100 but a very nice rod to use ,have had some double figure wildriver carp out on it in france and will handle 12lb line no prob

Fred Bonney · Jul 4, 2008

JW Young Barbel travel rod

Take no notice of the label!!

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

Peter Rothman · Jul 7, 2008

Thanks for the replies.

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

gerry h · Jul 9, 2008

10 % please mr tackle shop .only joking you wont be disapointed

Alan Roe · Jul 9, 2008

Another good one is the John Wilson Avon Quiver travel rod a very useful all round thing indeed

Dicky (Angling Trust PAC) · Jul 10, 2008

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

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

paul blackbourn · Jul 11, 2008

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.

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