As Dave noted in his review, the combination of alternating tooth profiles on the chainring/jockey wheels plus rear mech clutch meant in hundreds of miles of bouncy, rutted riding the chain never once skipped let alone came off, and chainslap was literally unheard of
Excellent control for casting close to structure Powerful setups for heavy cover fishing Braking systems for improved casting control Great for barra, jacks, bass and cod
Features: SCIV+ Carbon Fiber Blank IPC (Integrated Poly Curve Technology) ART (Advanced Reinforcing Technology) FRS (Fortified Resin System) Grasp II Modular Handle System Stainless Steel Guide Frames Alconite Guide Rings Nylon Reel Seat w/ Aluminium & Stainless Steel Locking Nut Super Grade Cork & Premium EVA Handles Handcrafted in Park Falls, Wisconsin U.S.A
It is a matter of finding a suitable flat spot on the deck to fit this ideally in a position within easy reach such as on a centre console or on the side of the foot-well
The 3 rods included in this sale are all Shimano 7' 2 piece spinning rods
After testing, reviewing and traveling with nearly 100 rods in total, this is our list of the best travel fly rods in 2026