I am on a hunt for a travel spinning rod that will fit in a carry on or even my checked bag. I really don't mind which one it goes in, just as long I can get a rod on the plane - never flown with a rod so not sure what to expect. Headed down to FL in January (not the panhandle or I'd drive). Every rod I've looked at is either too $$$ or has crap reviews. I know I have plenty of time, but I really don't I'll be in Europe for half of December and my Christmas decorating is about to start (big display).
I've got 3 rods but nothing breaks down enough. Is there a 3 or 4 pc rod that you guys recommend? Having a hard time trusting reviews on Amazon and other sites.
Found this: https://www.sierratradingpost.com/c...c/?filterString=fishing-rods-and-cases~d~190/ and this: https://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/770...516648&feat=516648-GN1&csp=f&attrValue_0=Blue but they seem a little weak. I'd toss the reels aside, probably keep the spinning around as a backup, but I'd use my own...just have to find a saltwater reel I like first and use the fly to learn on.
What do I plan to use it for:
1. bay fishing in Clearwater Bay
2. hilarious attempt at surf fishing (hence the saltwater bit)
3. off the dock fishing in shallow water (less than 10 ft, I think)
4. fishing while put-putting around the bay in a little rental boat
What do I want to catch?
Anything that will bite.
I've never fished down there before and I'm really not very good at fishing! I sure enjoy casting though! If possible, I'd like to stay under $100.
I've got 3 rods but nothing breaks down enough. Is there a 3 or 4 pc rod that you guys recommend? Having a hard time trusting reviews on Amazon and other sites.
Found this: https://www.sierratradingpost.com/c...c/?filterString=fishing-rods-and-cases~d~190/ and this: https://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/770...516648&feat=516648-GN1&csp=f&attrValue_0=Blue but they seem a little weak. I'd toss the reels aside, probably keep the spinning around as a backup, but I'd use my own...just have to find a saltwater reel I like first and use the fly to learn on.
What do I plan to use it for:
1. bay fishing in Clearwater Bay
2. hilarious attempt at surf fishing (hence the saltwater bit)
3. off the dock fishing in shallow water (less than 10 ft, I think)
4. fishing while put-putting around the bay in a little rental boat
What do I want to catch?
Anything that will bite.
I've never fished down there before and I'm really not very good at fishing! I sure enjoy casting though! If possible, I'd like to stay under $100.
We'll be moving to FL before my son hits high school so it will be used again for sure. Going for the full year FL salt license as well since I'll be down there a lot next year. 
