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Backpacking flyrod
hey folks,
I'm going to be doing some backpacking out in Colorado later this summer and am thinking about investing in a 7 piece backpacking rig. Has anyone had any experience doing this? Any suggestions on what to get, things to consider or avoid?
Thanks!
Jim
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Re: Backpacking flyrod
The ultimate back pack rod.
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j2...er/lami002.jpg
A 9 piece 6' Lamiglas 3 wt. Packs to just over a foot.
A true 3 wt, you can put it in your shirt pocket.
I won the blank some years ago here in the FAOL drawing.
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would you number the pieces on something like that? I thik I would be really frustrated by the time I had it put together.
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Its easy to tell which piece goes where because they are different diameters. But as you say a rod of that many pieces takes longer than I like to put togethers.
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I have enough trouble getting 4 pieces lined up (both meanings :lol: )
Kirk
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i would say anything from a 4 piece toa 9 piece would work
depends on also what rod weith you need
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The Hardy Smuggler is a classic.
I have two....a six piece 7 ft 4 wt and an eight piece 9 1/2 ft 7 wt.
both perform wonderfully.
I see that Hardy makes a their Angel in a Smuggler configuration.
That may well be my next graphite rod.
These rods are pricey, but well worth it.
Best,
Black Gnat
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Check out the Elkhorn Traveler Series (FAOL Sponsor). They're located in Loveland, CO. I'm very impressed with their rods, but I don't have a Traveler.
I'd pair it with an Okuma Airframe reel (think they just renamed it) for backpacking. This lightweight, high-impact, composite plastic reel is a solid performer with a reliable drag and is virtually indestructible. And they're about $40.
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From the "build it yourself" department, I offer the Forecast 9'-0" 4wt 7-piece:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...ds/Rod6-03.jpg
Hit a sale at H&H and built the rod for $75 including shipping. Made the rod bag as well.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...ds/Rod6-06.jpg
This has proved to be a dandy rod. Took it to Florida and it fit in my carry-on bag, and I use it around here for bass and gills because it can be tossed in the truck and takes up little space.
Joe
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Hey Joe - that is seriously nice work, well done mate.
Best I could do for a traveller was a cabelas five piece stowaway, not bad, but not great either. I figured I didn't want a high value rod for "backpacking" though.