Reply With QuoteI don’t know much about the rods you’re asking about. I like the looks of the two piece and have heard of disappointment with some of the 4 and more piece rods. Just saying to do some homework and be sure.
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Another UL travel rod topic
I'm looking for info about UL or XUL travel rods.
I recently bought an Abu garcia Diplomat X 66UL Spinning Rod
Its listed as UL, however it seems to be more of a Light at best, compared to the JDM UL rods I have. It also weighs right around 100g, for the money it's a decent rod, I'd just like a travel rod that makes a 5 in blue gill feel like bigger fish.
Any one have any experience with the Presso ST specifically looking at the 60ul-4 6ft 4 piece
DAIWA : Presso ST - Web site
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I don’t know much about the rods you’re asking about. I like the looks of the two piece and have heard of disappointment with some of the 4 and more piece rods. Just saying to do some homework and be sure.
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I am not in the market for a travel rod. But if I was I would for sure get it out of Japan. As I’m sure you know travel rods are in a big demand there. Lot of folks use them, unlike here where only few use these type rods. Here is one I’ve had my eye on and yes I know it is extreme but if I had the extra dollars I would have already gotten it. Just thought I would show this to folks as to just what a price range of travel rods they have.
PLAT/varivas graphite works trd 411fs wrx hyper trout twitcher spinning free shipping/rod-Fishing Tackle Store-en
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Pretty rod , but a little out of my price range . This is more my rangeOriginally Posted by Alphahawk
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Out of mine too really. I have been looking at the Varivas 2 piece rods for a long time though. When I found one I liked and tried to buy it, it was always sold out and then no longer in production. I follow their rods pretty close but can’t seem to get one. Sure is nice to drool though?
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Getting paralysis by analysis looking at different rods. Leading contenders right now are below.
I believe the first two are native or stream rods.
Major Craft Trekking and Traveler FTX-46/50UL $160
New FinetailTREKKING & TRAVELER series | Major Craft Web
Daiwa Silver Creek Stream Twitcher 51UL-4 $270
DAIWA : Silver Creek Stream Twitcher - Web site
I believe the Presso ST is more of an Area trout rod. $205
Diawa Presso ST. In the Presso ST I'm leaning towards the 53XUL-4, I forsee catching mostly small sunfish, but still considering the 60UL-4
DAIWA : Presso ST - Web site
Most of the rods I have are Area trout rods, and I like them. Considering more of a Stream rod to mix it up some. Plus I may do some river/stream trout fishing when not at home.
I've considered the Major Craft Benkei BIS-644UL. $110 to $125. It's marketed as a BFS rod, which make me a little Leary if it is really UL rated.
BENKEI PACK ROD | Major Craft Web
I just don't know if a stream rod would still be fun for smaller sunfish/bluegill. All opinions and ideas welcome and appreciated.
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Made a decision, ordered the Daiwa Presso ST 53XUL-4 travel rod from Ebay today. Ended up being a little cheaper than JDM tackle when shipping was added.
After all the looking I've done I was wanting to try a Stream model rod also. I was looking for the Major Craft Major Craft Trekking and Traveler FTX-46/50UL JDM tackle was the only place I found it in stock for $160, One of my searches lead me to Amazon today, the link ended up being the Glass series of the rod, not ready to try a glass rod yet. I did come across the 2-piece version of the Finetail stream rod FSX-462UL for $111.
Whatched several videos on Alphahawks youtube channel about his stream rods and placed the order. If I like it enough, then I'll look for the travel rod.
The rod is listed as below if anyone else is interested at that price. It says various but only the 4.6ft is there.
Major Craft FINETAIL X Mountain Stream Model Spinning Various
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That’s a nice looking rod .
I look forward to your review .
I have a couple of 4’6” UL rods . I need to get them out and get use to using them .
I like 5’ rods but today I went from using a 6’3” rod to a five footer and it took a few casts to get familiar with it . Feels odd after casting a longer rod .
“ The bigger the Bend , the Wider the Grin ! “
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Good choice. Took me a long time to come on board with a stream rod. But I’m glad I have them now. They just do a better job of handling fish in current. I love Area trout rods but they just don’t do well in current. I’ll be fishing the Little Red a lot on no flow and will have plenty of time to use the area rods. Heard the MC Trekking rod is good.
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I broke a leader on a 6’6” rod I was using 2 weeks ago and picked up the only rod that already had a jig like the one broken off already tied, but it was 5’. Took me a little while to adjust. I haven’t used a 4’6” in lots of years. Hope it’s the right one for you and have fun with it.
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