New Multipiece Baitcasting Rods – January 2025

Ike Abu Garcia Travel Rod

It appears that the tackle manufacturers are getting the message that two-piece rods and travel rods have a place for serious fishermen – perhaps not in tournament competition, but increasingly for those of us who fly to distant locations, as well as for urban anglers. We continue to scour the Tackle Warehouse site to find more options.

Here are six baitcasting series they’ve added. Some are bargains, some are good “do-everything” choices, and others are made for specialized techniques.

Okuma Guide Select Swimbait Travel Rods

These H and XH models are the ones I’m most excited about – great options for big bait slingers or those who want to cross into the salt.

Mach 1 Gen 3 2-piece baitcasting rods

Two options with Winn Grips at a very low price.

Lew's TP2 Gen 3 two piece baitcasting rods

The same actions as the MACH 1 above, slightly better components.

Abu Garcia Ike Travel Rods three-piece

Reintroduction of an affordable travel rod staple, with two different tips to make it punch above its weight.

Abu-Garcia Veritas Two-Piece baitcasting rods

A 6’6” all-around model from a series we’ve used for a long time.

Pflueger President XT Two-piece baitcasting rods

Two versions that’ll cover a lot of bases from a legacy name in the industry.


Okuma Guide Select Travel Swimbait Rod
 
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