Advice on travel rods?

[Virginia Ed]

Hey all. Total noob here. I'm looking for advice on travel rods. I just acquired an Avet JX6.0 reel and now I'm on the hunt for a travel rod to pair it with. My buddy suggested Okuma Nomad rods but they're not available. Anyone have a suggestion?

 

[MikeC.]

phenix has a “red eye” line

 

[AKSalmon]

Hey all. Total noob here. I'm looking for advice on travel rods. I just acquired an Avet JX6.0 reel and now I'm on the hunt for a travel rod to pair it with. My buddy suggested Okuma Nomad rods but they're not available. Anyone have a suggestion?

Charkbait shows that it has Nomad rods in stock. I have one and it's OK.

 

[yellowklr]

phenix red eye for sure!!! they are awesome

 

[Virginia Ed]

Charkbait shows that it has Nomad rods in stock. I have one and it's OK.

Sadly, Charkbait has been out of stock, like everyone else, of the Okuma Nomad and Nomad Express since I started looking in early August.

 

[Noms]

Where you traveling too?

 

[lastcast619]

I have a Phenix redeye travel rod. Good quality. Daiwa saltiga travel rods look good too but I haven't tried them.

 

[Amadeus]

Happy with my Nomad, but if in your shoes now, purely on specs alone...

...the JX 6.0 is rated up to 40 lb mono with 20 lb max drag,

...the Saltiga's rated max is 30-65 Braid (translation: 15-30 mono) so the Saltiga is a no-go,

...the Phenix RTX-C 700MH-3 is rated 20-50 mono, so 40 lb on the JX is in the mid-range.

With the Okuma Nomad's unavailalble, the only other commercially available travel rod with 40 lb in the mid-range is the Tsunami TSTBC703H:

https://www.cabelas.com/shop/en/tsunami-3-piece-travel-boat-convernional-rod?ds_e=GOOGLE&ds_c=Shop%7CGeneric%7CAllProducts%7CHigh%7CSSCCatchAll&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIkZqkxdih8wIVSg2tBh0UXQdnEAQYBCABEgKocPD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Tsunami TSTBC 703H Travel Kayak Boat Rod

www.tackledirect.com

This one is a bit more of a gamble since it's not sold in the U.S.:

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Here is another travel rod post (my reply is the 9th one down):

Travel rods for panga fishing in Baja

Working on putting together a go bag of essentials for panga fishing in the Cortez. I have been thinking about picking up a couple travel rods to supplement the limited amount of gear that's supplied by the boat. Would like a spinner and a...

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YMMV.

Good luck with what you decide.

 

[Virginia Ed]

Where you traveling too?

San Diego and Hawaii are my next two trips. Both are for work. but I plan to get some fishing time in. Who knows what's to follow. But it would be nice to be able to pack a rod on any and all trips.

 

[Virginia Ed]

Happy with my Nomad, but if in your shoes now, purely on specs alone...

...the JX 6.0 is rated up to 40 lb mono with 20 lb max drag,

...the Saltiga's rated max is 30-65 Braid (translation: 15-30 mono) so the Saltiga is a no-go,

...the Phenix RTX-C 700MH-3 is rated 20-50 mono, so 40 lb on the JX is in the mid-range.

With the Okuma Nomad's unavailalble, the only other commercially available travel rod with 40 lb in the mid-range is the Tsunami TSTBC703H:

https://www.cabelas.com/shop/en/tsunami-3-piece-travel-boat-convernional-rod?ds_e=GOOGLE&ds_c=Shop%7CGeneric%7CAllProducts%7CHigh%7CSSCCatchAll&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIkZqkxdih8wIVSg2tBh0UXQdnEAQYBCABEgKocPD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Tsunami TSTBC 703H Travel Kayak Boat Rod

www.tackledirect.com

This one is a bit more of a gamble since it's not sold in the U.S.:

New PENN Rampage II Mk2 Travel Boat Fishing Rod 7'4' 4 Section 30-50lb Class | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for New PENN Rampage II Mk2 Travel Boat Fishing Rod 7'4' 4 Section 30-50lb Class at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!

www.ebay.com

Here is another travel rod post (my reply is the 9th one down):

Travel rods for panga fishing in Baja

Working on putting together a go bag of essentials for panga fishing in the Cortez. I have been thinking about picking up a couple travel rods to supplement the limited amount of gear that's supplied by the boat. Would like a spinner and a...

www.bdoutdoors.com

YMMV.

Good luck with what you decide.

Thanks for the advice. I guess I've got some more research to do.

 

[RTWPC]

WFT Never Crack conventional and spinning rods are the easiest to pack, since they are multiple short pieces. Despite their low prices they have held up very well for me on big fish. Might not be available in US.

 

[Sawmill killer]

San Diego just rent rods at Landings, much better quality.

Most of the Islands you can rent a rod through a shop or kayak rental place.

I've looked at those Nomad's a few times and just can't justify the money for the quality but Phoenix is a pretty reputable company.

 

[cecritz]

Check Bob Sands

 

[Almud]

Black Hole has nice two piece that I have caught YFT and halibut on. 5’2” when attached. Great on a 4pax. Phenix Redeye worked well for me on rockfish and I plan to test on Calico bass soon.

 

[Virginia Ed]

San Diego just rent rods at Landings, much better quality.

Most of the Islands you can rent a rod through a shop or kayak rental place.

I've looked at those Nomad's a few times and just can't justify the money for the quality but Phoenix is a pretty reputable company.

Thanks for the advice. Probably going to end up renting. Haven't had much time to shop since I've been flyfishing for browns on the S. Holston River this past week. What a fishery!

 

[CI_SeaWolf]

Most boats in Hawaii have their own gear. Different style fishing there, the boat keeps the majority of the fish.

 

[Sawmill killer]

Thanks for the advice. Probably going to end up renting. Haven't had much time to shop since I've been flyfishing for browns on the S. Holston River this past week. What a fishery!

Sounds like fun and gotta love variety as well.

In the past little bit I've lake fished for trophy rainbows on the fly, hit the rivers with gear for salmon and used that salmon for sturgeon fishing....largest was 93.5" on some of my tuna gear but I'm most excited about San Diego next week.