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Travel Fishing Rods
Travel Fishing Rods
A travel rod means you are never the person watching someone else fish. Telescopic and multi-piece rods break down small enough for a backpack, a boat locker or a caravan, and modern blanks give away very little to a one-piece rod.
Telescopic or multi-piece?
Telescopic rods collapse into themselves and are the fastest to deploy, which makes them ideal as the rod that lives in the car. Multi-piece rods break into several sections and generally keep a truer action, because the blank is not interrupted by sliding joints. For serious fishing on a trip, most anglers prefer multi-piece. For convenience and a spare in the boot, telescopic wins.
What to look for
Check the packed length against what you actually need it to fit into. Look for a hard tube or padded sleeve, because travel rods break in transit far more often than they break on fish. And match the rod to the trip — a light spin rod handles trout, bream and bass, while something heavier covers barra, reef and light offshore. The full fishing rod range covers everything that does not need to pack down.
Frequently asked questions
Can you take a fishing rod on a plane in Australia?
Rods normally travel as checked baggage on domestic flights. Policies differ between airlines and some airports restrict rods through security, so check with your airline before you fly.
Are telescopic fishing rods any good?
Modern telescopic rods are far better than their reputation. They are not the equal of a quality one-piece for sensitivity, but for travel, camping and as a spare they perform well.
What is the best travel fishing rod for Australia?
A seven-foot multi-piece spin rod in a light to medium line class is the most versatile choice, covering estuary, freshwater and light beach fishing across the country.
A travel rod means you are never the person watching someone else fish. Telescopic and multi-piece rods break down small enough for a backpack, a boat locker or a caravan, and modern blanks give away very little to a one-piece rod.
Telescopic or multi-piece?
Telescopic rods collapse into themselves and are the fastest to deploy, which makes them ideal as the rod that lives in the car. Multi-piece rods break into several sections and generally keep a truer action, because the blank is not interrupted by sliding joints. For serious fishing on a trip, most anglers prefer multi-piece. For convenience and a spare in the boot, telescopic wins.
What to look for
Check the packed length against what you actually need it to fit into. Look for a hard tube or padded sleeve, because travel rods break in transit far more often than they break on fish. And match the rod to the trip — a light spin rod handles trout, bream and bass, while something heavier covers barra, reef and light offshore. The full fishing rod range covers everything that does not need to pack down.
Frequently asked questions
Can you take a fishing rod on a plane in Australia?
Rods normally travel as checked baggage on domestic flights. Policies differ between airlines and some airports restrict rods through security, so check with your airline before you fly.
Are telescopic fishing rods any good?
Modern telescopic rods are far better than their reputation. They are not the equal of a quality one-piece for sensitivity, but for travel, camping and as a spare they perform well.
What is the best travel fishing rod for Australia?
A seven-foot multi-piece spin rod in a light to medium line class is the most versatile choice, covering estuary, freshwater and light beach fishing across the country.