Fishing

[Mac]

Hey,

I'm about to start a two week highland bikepacking trip and would like to take a fishing rod - does anyone have any recommendations on a good, light weight, compact/collapsable fishing rod that they've used while bikepacking before?

[Nick]

I haven't fished since I was 15, but I seem to remember all sorts of legalities, licenses etc...

This might be a good place to ask questions though

http://www.wildfisher.co.uk/smf/index.php

[Bearbonesnorm]

I thought about this a couple of years ago after camping at the side of a llyn that was full of trout. I searched about on-line and came up with these which are cheap (and possibly nasty).

http://compare.ebay.co.uk/like/32105751 ... =63&ff19=0

Or these which looks better quality.

http://www.thebushcraftstore.co.uk/des- ... 2180-p.asp

I should point out that I know nowt about fishing

[HUX]

You will struggle to beat this for quality and price. I've got 1 and a Fladen 100 reel and will also be up in Scotland sometime next week so if you see some-one looking totally battered towing a BOB Yak then it could well be me!!! I intend to try and catch dinner. Tight lines!

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B006TJLZ0A/r ... wo=&hvqmt=

[Mac]

Thanks all for the replies.

I had clocked the penpole on amazon (bit flimsy but nice and small) but hadn't come across HUX's suggestion which looks great! I think I might pick one up - can you give me some idea of how long it is when its all broken down?

Looks like I'll need to pick up some lures and a reel but all in all it shouldn't cost too much, fishing as it turns out is a cheap sport to get into!