Gear Review: Toadfish Travel Spinning Rods

WHAT IS IT?

Toadfish Travel Spinning Rods

WHAT SETS IT APART?

Individual rod pieces are neatly organized in a fold-out cloth wrap with individual slots. This immediately benefits the entire process of unpacking, packing and storing by securing multiple pieces in sensible spacing that prevents the usual headache of trying to shove multiple pieces into a travel container one at a time. Available in 7-foot, 2-inch medium/medium heavy and 6-foot, 8-inch medium/medium light options. Made of 30/40-ton high carbon graphite blanks with spigot ferrule connections for the feel of a one-piece rod. Features include Kigan 3D stainless steel tangle-free guides, soft-touch rubber handle inlays for secure grip and hidden-hook safe keeper positioned inside the handle.

HOW DO I USE IT? 

Versatility is the name of the game here, as Toadfish provides the ability to carry four rod actions in a single compact travel tube. Essentially, a three-piece rod kit designed for traveling anglers, the package includes five pieces: two interchangeable mid-sections, two interchangeable tip sections and an ergonomic Toadfish handle. Neatly contained in a crush-proof aluminum travel tube, this kit allows anglers to mix and match rod pieces to create the action they need.

HOW MUCH?

$198

MORE INFORMATION:

ToadFish.com

ANGLER’S INSIGHT: 

Deciding whether or not to take a travel rod sounds like an easy “yes” — even if you’re not certain if, or how much, you’ll be able to fish. But sometimes, the challenge of trying to figure out which rod (if space and time are limited) to take can become a self-limiter. Toadfish has simplified the decision by putting multiple options in one convenient package. With pieces that interchange quickly and smoothly and a container that can handle tight squeezes in a packed vehicle or airline overhead bin, this travel rod set will help anglers maximize their opportunities.