boattart Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 I have just booked a family trip back to Vanuatu in September and got in early as Virgin had flights $1000 cheaper than I would normally pay however we are limited to one bag per person and they want to charge me $55 each way for a rod tube. Now I already have one Raider travel rod and I thought I'd rather take the $110 and put it towards 1 or 2 travel rods than make a donation the airline. I'm looking for one say 8-10lb spin stick and one a bit heavier say 15lb. I'm happy with the Shimano but thought I'd see if anyone could suggest any other budget models. I know the $110 wont cover the lot but thought it was a good headstart but don't want to be paying a huge amount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tw9635 Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 Daiwa generation black travel rods are great.... $150 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sydneyfisher12 Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 I know that nitro make a 5 piece travel rod but that's probably out of budget Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thefisherman6784 Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 Daiwa generation black travel rods are great.... $150 Yeh I love the gen black series of rodsSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blood Knot Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 I know that nitro make a 5 piece travel rod but that's probably out of budget I have the 6-8kg 5 piece Nitro - Utility Sport Inshore and it's a fav take away and will be in my bag when I go back to Vana's at the end of next month. Though as Sydneyfisher12 says its a bit over $110 Cheers Blood Knot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryder Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 Hi boattart I just got back from Vanuatu, loved your advice. I looked info travel rods and ended up choosing the raider due to budget and my wife saying "It's not a fishing holiday" . Nitro etc way beyond Uglies are broomsticks, slingshots won't last. Take the tube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boattart Posted June 3, 2014 Author Share Posted June 3, 2014 Thanks for the info. Glad you had a good trip Ryder and glad the info helped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laddercat Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 I have Four Daiwa Gen blacks two 1 pieces and two 3 pieces I dont think there is a a better value rod on the market. Not to mention they look incredible What about the Daiwa GB 85ML Shorehunter ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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