I am looking to get a 4 piece UL rod to take along during backpacking trips in Michigan this year. I hear a lot of rave about the Daiwa Presso UL Spinning Pack line of rods. Couple questions before I pull the trigger:
- Can you pack your reel attached to the rod using the included travel case?
- 6ft (PSO604ULFS-TR) or 5'6ft (PSO564ULFS-TR) any big differences? Which would you go with?
- Would a KastKing Spartacus II 1000 work well on either rod? Suggestions on reels?
- Both rods are $79.99 on opticsplanet.com has anyone ordered from this site? Is it legit?
I'll mostly be targeting trout in smaller ponds and/or slow flowing rivers/creeks. I have a Tenkara but also want to get a lure out while camping at ponds this summer & I have full UL setups but most only break down to 2 pieces. Any info or testimonials on these rods would be huge. Thanks everyone đ
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>Can you pack your reel attached to the rod using the included travel case?
No, the case will only hold the rod. You have to remove the reel and pack separately.
>6ft (PSO604ULFS-TR) or 5’6ft (PSO564ULFS-TR) any big differences? Which would you go with?
I went with the 6’0″. It’s really a personally preference but for my needs I found the 6ft to be the best for maneuverability and casting distance. I have UL rods from 4’6″ to 7’6″ and when it came time to buy the Presso travel rod I settled on the 6ft.
>Would a KastKing Spartacus II 1000 work well on either rod? Suggestions on reels?
Any 1000 or C2000 size reel will work fine. Personally, I prefer Shimano, Daiwa or Okuma spinning reels. IMO the Daiwa LT line of reels is hard to beat for UL.
>Both rods are $79.99 on opticsplanet.com has anyone ordered from this site? Is it legit?
I’ve purchased many things from Optics Planet. The site is legit.