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joe_h
14-05-2009, 18:41
im going to be doing a bit on the thames this summer and will be traveling by public transport so need something that'll pack away nice and small.

and a telescopic landing net pole...

any ideas???
JV44
14-05-2009, 20:00
I have a couple of these that i use as boat rods but they are very versatile and amazing action for a multi piece rod
http://www.eddieturner.co.uk/products.php?function=view&productid=11

Steve.
joe_h
14-05-2009, 20:37
they do look good, but i'll be after perch so they might be a bit too heavy?
Rob H
14-05-2009, 22:37
I think that the mitchell 308 X will be ideal as it breaks down into about 4 pieces, this makes it ideal as a travel rod and is very soft. It also comes with the reel to match.

Rob
mr_penetrator
15-05-2009, 06:46
I've had one of the Fox XTC rods for a fair few years now and it's a quality lttle bit of kit.
KWB
15-05-2009, 08:35
I've got a Shimano Exage STC mini...

http://fish.shimano-eu.com/publish/content/global_fish/en/nl/index/2009sehfish/rods_and_poles/stc/stc_spinning/exage_ax__stc_mini.html

Absolutely perfect for what you need - they even have a tiny carry tube so you can have the reel already set up on the rod.

I took mine to Finland and fit a small selection of lures/forceps/pliers all into the case thats about 12 inches long!

Give me a shout if you want to see any pics.
mr_penetrator
15-05-2009, 08:45
******, mine's a shimano exage too but different to that, still XTC I think.

Fox? What was I on about? Note to self............keep off the net til you're awake! :o
guybaxendale
15-05-2009, 09:17
There is a new 'Bob James' series of travel rods by Fox - he put his name to some with Normark 10 years or so ago and i have one - Good rods.
Worth a look at the Fox ones.
pooter
15-05-2009, 09:49
Greys GRX series-got one and it's top notch.3 p[iece and 9 foot.
joe_h
17-05-2009, 16:03
ive settled on the stc exage mini telespin, looks awesome!

any ideas where i can get hold of one???

cheers for the help guys.
topcarp2
17-05-2009, 20:16
im going to be doing a bit on the thames this summer and will be traveling by public transport so need something that'll pack away nice and small.

and a telescopic landing net pole...

any ideas???

not the best in quality by any standards mate but i see in lidl today some telescopic spinning kits..all complete with rod,reel lures etc and less than 17 quid