paddy93 Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 G’day guys. Looking for a compact fly set up... Something I can put easily in a back pack for a hike in option, or on the motorbike. I like to travel to the lesser popular locations on the bike and I am interested in potentially running a small fly rig with my hunting set up to vary my days in the bush. Targeting trout in the streams mainly. Im not a fly fisho yet so if a budget option is available I am happy with that! Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekD Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 On 6/16/2020 at 8:28 PM, paddy93 said: Looking for a compact fly set up... Something I can put easily in a back pack for a hike in option, or on the motorbike. Hi Paddy, What is the budget? Compact these days is not really an issue. Many rods come as a 4 piece and even my 9 foot long rod packs down into an easy carry small tube with a sling. For the small streams I expect a 5 weight is a good option. I'd suggest approaching this slightly differently and looking at a saltwater (stainless guides and runners) which means you can use it for both salt and freshwater. If you go 7 weight it can be used for larger trout, carp, bass and then several of the saltwater species. Regards, Derek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masterfisho7 Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 8 minutes ago, DerekD said: Hi Paddy, What is the budget? Compact these days is not really an issue. Many rods come as a 4 piece and even my 9 foot long rod packs down into an easy carry small tube with a sling. For the small streams I expect a 5 weight is a good option. I'd suggest approaching this slightly differently and looking at a saltwater (stainless guides and runners) which means you can use it for both salt and freshwater. If you go 7 weight it can be used for larger trout, carp, bass and then several of the saltwater species. Regards, Derek Some good advice there Paddy from Derek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingie chaser Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 You can get telescopic fly rods which can save you time because you can just leave it rigged while moving locations then pull it out & start fishing again. Here's an example https://reyrgear.com/products/first-cast-travel-fly-rod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekD Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 Turns out you can also find some six piece options as per this review. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savit Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 8 piece here : https://flyfisherpro.com/gear/rods/best-travel-fly-rod/#Echo_Trip_8_Piece_Travel_Fly_Rod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekD Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 On 7/27/2020 at 1:48 PM, savit said: 8 piece here : I think you win @savit.... I looked for a 9 and 10 piece to top you but I think the only way of achieving that is to snap a few of the pieces... 😄 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savit Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 49 minutes ago, DerekD said: I think you win @savit.... I looked for a 9 and 10 piece to top you but I think the only way of achieving that is to snap a few of the pieces... 😄 Looks like 10 piece rods actually exist. 1st one is still for sale. https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/10-piece-cane-fishing-KIT-c-w-reels/254435065611?hash=item3b3d82ff0b:g:c08AAOSw-0Bd3c9G https://www.the-saleroom.com/en-gb/auction-catalogues/mullocks-specialist-auctioneers-and-valuers/catalogue-id-2841054/lot-11647509 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingie chaser Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 (edited) Sorry, I dont get why you would have an 8 or 10pc rod when you can just get a decent telescopic?? Way less hassle imo & you cant lose 1 of 8 or 10 pieces 😉 🤐 Edited July 29, 2020 by kingie chaser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savit Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 3 hours ago, kingie chaser said: Sorry, I dont get why you would have an 8 or 10pc rod when you can just get a decent telescopic?? Way less hassle imo & you cant lose 1 of 8 or 10 pieces 😉 🤐 Most of 8 and 10 piece fly rods are vintage from pre-tele era i.e no particular choice dilemma. Tele rod action and rod rating aside, the only environment I would avoid for tele rods - is probably beaches due to sand regularly getting stuck inside. Personally, in this case, considering that Paddy93 already using/carrying a hunting setup, I would just measure it and go from its dimensions rather than chasing something superportable with questionable quality. Assuming it is a hunting rifle - over 3 feet - then even 3 piece fly rod should suffice without sticking out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekD Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 (edited) 4 hours ago, kingie chaser said: Sorry, I dont get why you would have an 8 or 10pc rod when you can just get a decent telescopic?? Way less hassle imo & you cant lose 1 of 8 or 10 pieces 😉 🤐 Probably wouldn't but I know @savit in person and I think he has a wonderfully understated sense of humour at times and I think both of us were starting to see how far we could take it (from the practical, to the silly, to the absurd). Now if I can find a 11 or 12 piece fly rod I might have a chance. The original poster hasn't logged on for about a month so they might not even see this. Edited July 29, 2020 by DerekD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Wright Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 Gday paddy, it would be good to know a price point as you can get compact fly rods from a couple hundred up to a few thousand dollars - obviously you pay for quality Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingie chaser Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 39 minutes ago, Will Wright said: Gday paddy, it would be good to know a price point as you can get compact fly rods from a couple hundred up to a few thousand dollars - obviously you pay for quality The OP cant have been to interested as its been 2 months since he's been here & hasnt responded to his own thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Wright Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 3 minutes ago, kingie chaser said: The OP cant have been to interested as its been 2 months since he's been here & hasnt responded to his own thread sure looks like it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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