Fishing Poles

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Here's my go-to setup for backcountry fishing. It starts with a pen fishing rod that gets modified to fit spincast reels. The spin casting reels are super easy to use, making them ideal for learning how to cast. Pen Rod - I'm a big fan of the rods from GoFastAndLight.com (they've always delivered great service). If you're outside the US just search for "Pen Fishing Rod" and you'll find other sellers. Some of those other rods out there are lower quality, so be careful. http://www.gofastandlight.com/Ultralight-Pen-Sized-Fishing-Pack-Rod-ROD-ONLY/productinfo/FI-PENROD/ Here are some reel options: Shakespeare Synergy Microcast - This one is super compact. I've found it helps to remove some extra line on the spool to avoid tangling and jamming. http://www.amazon.com/Shakespear-SYMCX-Microcast-Spincasting-5-2-Ounce/dp/B00012PDNQ Daiwa Underspin US XD 40 - It's a bit bulkier than the Synergy reel, but it's more comfortable to use for longer periods. http://www.daiwa.com/reel/detail.aspx?id=246 Zebco 11 Micro - Similar to the Synergy Reel, but I haven't tried it yet. http://www.zebco.com/products/A11_combos.html Fly Reel - For fly fishing, I haven't had a chance to try it out yet. http://www.gofastandlight.com/Miniature-Fly-Reel-for-Mini-Pen-Rod-Setup-Reel-Only/productinfo/FI-SF8/ *Some of the handles in the pictures have been wrapped with 1" heat shrink tubing to boost strength and grip.