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RIGGED & READY TRAVEL FISHING · Telescoping & Travel Rods
Rigged & Ready S Mid Smuggler Travel Rod, 8.85-10.5 ft, 2 Tips, Case
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Style: S Mid
- S Mid
- S Max
- Item weight
- 0.78 Kilograms
Quick take
A compact 6-section travel rod with fast action and two tips, collapsing to 23 inches for luggage.
The S Mid Smuggler is a six-section travel rod built on a hi-carbon blank with a fast action, made to pack small enough for luggage. Two tips let you fish it at 10.5 ft or 8.85 ft, and it suits 4000 to 6000 size reels with braided line. It is aimed at carp, predator and light sea fishing, with a case included for carrying.
Best for
- Traveling anglers flying to fishing destinations
- Targeting carp and pike in tight access areas
- Anglers valuing portability over casting distance
Skip if
- You need one rod for long-distance casting
- You fish exclusively from boats where space is not limited
Strengths
- Collapses to 23 inches to fit airline carry-on bags
- Two tips allow switching fishing styles in the field
- Hi-carbon blank provides fast action and power
Trade-offs
- Six sections require time to assemble and practice
- Compact design trades some power for portability
- Fast action reduced sensitivity compared to slower rods
Fishing fit
- Species
- Carp
- Pike & musky
- Water
- Freshwater
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Live bait
- Bottom fishing
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | travel rod |
|---|---|
| Lengths | 8.85 ft and 10.5 ft |
| Sections | 6 |
| Collapsed length | 23 in |
| Rod weight | 330g |
| Action | Fast |
| Material | Hi-carbon |
| Max cast weight | 80-140g |
Facts
| Rod length | 10.5 ft |
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