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RIGGED & READY TRAVEL FISHING · Telescoping & Travel Rods
Rigged & Ready S Max Smuggler Travel Rod, 2 Tips, Compact Case
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Style: S Max
- Item weight
- 0.17 Kilograms
- Product dimensions
- 25.2 x 3.94 x 3.94 inches
Quick take
High-carbon travel rod that breaks down to 23.6 inches, includes two tips for different fishing styles.
The S Max is a seven-section travel rod that stretches to 11.8 feet and packs down to roughly 60 cm for a carry case. A second tip shortens it to about 10.5 feet, so one rod covers two fishing styles. It suits anglers who fly with their gear and still want a heavy-power, fast-action rod for carp, predator fish or saltwater work.
Best for
- Traveling anglers targeting pike, carp, and large predators
- Air travel with checked or carry-on luggage
- Switching between longer casts and vertical jigging
Skip if
- You fish ultralight; this rod is heavy and stiff
- You need a fast-action rod for small stream trout
Strengths
- Compacts to 23.6 inches in protective Cordura case
- Two interchangeable tips let you adjust fishing style
- Graphite reel seat and stainless-steel guides resist corrosion
- Fast action and heavy power suit big bait and hard lures
Trade-offs
- Seven sections mean more connection points to maintain
- At 3.5 lb minimum line rating, finesse techniques are limited
- Compact size requires a reel rated for power fishing
Fishing fit
- Species
- Pike & musky
- Carp
- Water
- Freshwater
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Trolling
- Live bait
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | travel fishing rod |
|---|---|
| Lengths | 11.8 ft or 10.5 ft |
| Action | Fast |
| Line rating | 3.5 lb to 6 lb |
| Cast weight | 3.5 oz to 6 oz |
| Sections | 7 |
Facts
| Rod length | 11.8 ft |
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How it compares
| Product | Rod length |
|---|---|
| Rigged & Ready S Max Smuggler Travel Rod, 2 Tips, Compact Case | Rod length:11.8 ft |
| KastKing Compass Telescopic Fishing Rod, 7 ft, GraphitePick it if you want one 7-foot medium-heavy graphite spinning rod that folds to 17 inches for bass, trout or walleye on trips. | Rod length:7 ft |
| Sougayilang Telescopic Fishing Rod, 5.9 ft, 24-Ton Carbon Fiber, BluePick it if you want the shorter 5.9 foot travel rod for trout and bass, with lures from 7 to 9 grams on 5 to 10 pound line. | Rod length:5.9 ft |
| KastKing Compass Telescopic Spinning Rod, 5.6 ft to 7.0 ftPick it if you want a 5'6" light spinning rod that packs to 17 inches for trout and panfish trips. | Rod length:5.5 ft |
| Sougayilang Telescopic Spinning Rod, 6.9 ft, Carbon Fiber, UltralightPick it if you want a 6.9 foot spinning rod that folds to about 16.5 inches for bank trips and travel. | Rod length:6.9 ft |
| EOW XPEDITE Telescopic Spinning Rod, 6 ft, 24T Carbon, Fast ActionPick it if you want a 6-foot medium fast spinning rod that folds under 17 inches for bass, trout or light saltwater trips. | Rod length:6 ft |
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