Actually, any retractable/compact rod that easily fits in a backpack.
I've already heard horror stories about the Instant Fisherman.
Listen to Ingun.
"Gimmick" rods are fine for a short while, but they quickly have "issues".
I like the pack rod/combo Daiwa has out. Not bad for the money, (although the reel doesn't "blow me away"!).
Sure, pre-trip, make sure to know your local state regulations, often trout species have special rules for certain stretches of water, for certain dates. Get a license, if required. Lots of good backpacking areas are wilderness designated and their remote waters are surprisingly (IMHO) well-stocked and very underfished. Backpackers in the Western Sierra, where I go, seem primairly non-fisherpersons; eyes full of wonder at what I’m doing, most of ‘em clueless hiker folk. So pack a lightweight-even superlightweight rig-4 pieces break down nicely for the trail. You wanna fly-fish, you oughta get an idea about the hatch and what the fish are eating. A fly that closely resembles native bugs/hellgrammites/mosquitoes will likely perform best. Use four-pound-six-pound test line, max. A 2-lb leader’ll be super sensitive and almost undetectable to the trout. I’ve been primairily a spincasting guy unshy about eating a trout dinner I’d caught on Roostertail spinners...
Ice fishing: No room for grumpy old men
The large numbers of fish mean lots of chances to catch them, and ice fishing is surprisingly beginner-friendly. All you need is a fishing rod, ice auger,
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Stuff That Works: Fishpond Piney Creek Backpack The pack is insanely light, has 1220 cubic inches of space, two zip out rod tube holders, can accommodate a bladder for drinking, recessed "garages" for all |
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OUTDOORS: Learn to ice fish like a pro David was a 5-year-old who was too sick to go fishing, but was given a Cabela's fishing jersey, hat, and rod and reel combo by Lantzy. |
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Pathfinder attracts hundreds for fishing derby They rented an auger, dropped their shot rigs and minnow two-and-a-half feet, and propped their cheap rods on a backpack, a six-pack and whatever else came |
Wintertime offers cool ice fishing adventures
Ice fishing rods are tiny, but simple hand lines will do the same job. The more popular panfish ice fishing rods are equipped with an ultra-sensitive rod
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