Abundant and Specialized Travel Rod Options – April 2022
Just when I think I’ve found every multi-piece rod on the market today I inevitably seem to come across more options. Despite the fact that three-, four-, and even five-piece rods aren’t the preferred tools for the majority of anglers, I continue to be amazed by how many are out there. The manufacturers fill multiple niches with their rods aimed at traveling fishermen. Here are some more that I’ve found lately:
At the Bassmaster Classic in Greenville, SC, Shimano introduced 2- and 4-piece rods in their Convergence D lineup – a range of actions and purposes at the bargain price point of $69.99 to $79.99.
While recently interviewing Bassmaster Elite Series pro Chad Pipkens, I was introduced to the Swate rods he uses on tour. In addition to the regular selection of swimbait and cranking rods, the company also offers a mid-priced three-piece 7’ Hobo Series Casting Rod.
The deliciously-named GT Ice Cream offers several very reasonably-priced Assassin Spin Zero three-piece surf rods for beach-bound travelers.
New Zealand’s Catch Pro Extreme Topwater Series five-piece rods are made to tackle the strongest flats fish using lures up to 150g.
Jansen Tackle in Mexico offers a four-piece 11’ graphite surf rod, perfect for chasing roosters in the Baja surf.
J&H Tackle offers up Dark Matter rods aimed squarely at travelers chasing bonefish, including a combo with a Van Staal spinning reel.
More travel rod news coming soon — with all kinds of options whether you’re headed across the globe or taking the subway.
Learn the exact deep water jigging tackle JP DeRose uses in Panama, including Shimano reels, Trevala PX rods, G. Loomis slow-pitch rods and PowerPro braid for tuna, cubera snapper, amberjack and more.