Fishing rod recommendation for backpacking/survival
07-09-2014, 06:29 AM
(This post was last modified: 07-09-2014 06:31 AM by Aquaneko.)
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Fishing rod recommendation for backpacking/survival
As you may or may not know National Fishing Week is on right now and Canadian Tire has a sale on fishing kits.
I would like some help on finding a fishing rod/reel combo with backpacking/survival in mind. Something that is akin to an all purpose 'jack of all trades' type of setup that could be used for a wide range of fish (yes I am well aware if you use an ultralight setup and hook a 10lb carp you will need to touch and good lightly with the drag for sometime slowly to wear the fish down as opposed to if you had a heavier setup which can land the fish quicker). I do not always have access to a car but do have a bicycle which I have kitted out for cycle touring/day touring but when off the bike I will be carrying my gear with me so everything will be in a backpack. For those unaware I have seen Dave Canteburys 'pocket fisherman' kit which is a hand reeling kit with a tube to hold tackle. Compact and at the ready. Many videos on youtube showing it is very effective for catching fish. I have done hand reeling before with a gatorade bottle and caught a 3lb cat. For those curious of what gear I have and am familiar with this is what I have and my experience fishing: Quote:The kit I was using for fishing is: http://ontarioshorefishing.com/forum/Thr...7#pid13507 Here is a link to all the fishing rod/reel combos Can.Tire has. http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/sports-rec...-rods.html I would like something economical. Cost hmm.... Say $30ish range if possible. Right now I like carp fishing and use a 1oz lead weight for a multi hook drop shot rig that I am practicing with which can lead to catching catfish I hope as I gain more fishing experience. I have caught a lot of sunfish and a rock bass using a floating bobber method. I have read in the Catch Fishing pamphlet it says IIRC they recommend a meduim action rod. IIRC on some survival sites ( survivalboard.net ? ) I read something along those lines of a medium action rod or light action. I am new to all this action stuff but know the Garcia I have does have some flexible tip bending as with the Daiwa and Zebco. Thank you kindly in advance for any help. Sorry for the long post as I was thinking the more info I give the better the help. EDIT: I remember at Lake Aquitaine last year a guy with his friends fishing talking about rods and how an ugly stick has never let them down and I think he said it lasts forever. |
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