I had time to examine rods at my shop. One of the rods which got my attention is Smith 55 Nirai rod. It is two pieces rod.
I don't think the joint attect any action as it is butt jointed rod. As airline regulations get tougher, it is not a bad idea to carry on two-piece jigging rods. I am thinking about ordering special two-piece rods from my suppliers.
How do you think ?

This is a good thing Kil! I have a few of the 2 piece smiths and love them. Been to Costa rica/virgin islands/bahamas with mine and was very easy to travel with, as broken down the overall length was only 48inches!

 

If given a choice, I'd always build 2-pc for the flexibility of easier travel. I've even thought of using Fuji ferruled reel seat to just make my own. That would also allow multiple tops to fit the same grip, for easier backups, carrying less equipment, etc...

 

If given a choice, I'd always build 2-pc for the flexibility of easier travel. I've even thought of using Fuji ferruled reel seat to just make my own. That would also allow multiple tops to fit the same grip, for easier backups, carrying less equipment, etc...

This is why I love the Smith WGJ series. It's so easy to travel with.

 

I must admit, traveling with the Spinoza shorts are super easy. You never have to worry about them underneath the plane.

 

I had time to examine rods at my shop. One of the rods which got my attention is Smith 55 Nirai rod. It is two pieces rod.
I don't think the joint attect any action as it is butt jointed rod. As airline regulations get tougher, it is not a bad idea to carry on two-piece jigging rods. I am thinking about ordering special two-piece rods from my suppliers.
How do you think ?


Kil, I love the 55Nirai you sent me and definitely find the 2-piece design extremely flexible, both for travel and local water use. The Nirai does NOT sacrifice strength and structural integrity with it's 2-piece butt joined design, very strong and very stable. I would definitely wanna see more 2-piece designs for jigging rods come to market (hint hint OTI )!

 

If given a choice, I'd always build 2-pc for the flexibility of easier travel. I've even thought of using Fuji ferruled reel seat to just make my own. That would also allow multiple tops to fit the same grip, for easier backups, carrying less equipment, etc...
Pack bay makes a ferruled all aluminum channel lock seat that I have been considering for this very application. It looks stronger than the fuji but is a bit bulky. I was thinking it may work on a popping out fit or heavy jigging out fit to reduce overall length for transport.
Mark

 

smith wgj series are very nice. i love the 2 piece designs. def get more 2 pc rods kil

 

I think I go ahead as none objects the idea.

 

I've even thought of using Fuji ferruled reel seat to just make my own. That would also allow multiple tops to fit the same grip, for easier backups, carrying less equipment, etc...

Thats a very cool concept. Like many barrels for the same shotgun. Good thinking!

 

Kil, I love your "market research"

Yes, I concur on the above opinions. My WGJ is a pleasure to travel with.

 

Kil, I love your "market research"

Yes, I concur on the above opinions. My WGJ is a pleasure to travel with.
It is by necessity. I traveled to Panama alone 4 times last year and I know it saves money and aggrevation if you can take a few rods by carry-on. We didn't have check-in rod cases with us twice when I went to Fiji.

 

Pack bay makes a ferruled all aluminum channel lock seat that I have been considering for this very application. It looks stronger than the fuji but is a bit bulky. I was thinking it may work on a popping out fit or heavy jigging out fit to reduce overall length for transport.
Mark

Lakeland makes them in aluminum and chrome/brass. Mudhole caries them. I'm fixing to order one for a solid glass, wood handled, 2 piece rod I'm restoring for someone.

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The rods I did in this link are with the lakelands. This is their smallest size and about the size 20-22 DPS size. Properly accepts both stella and saltiga feet. Thing to whatch out though is very parabolic blanks, the metal will not bend at the same rate and will compromise the blank. I busted a few heavy jig blanks while trialling these seats

http://www.360tuna.com/forum/f74/home-baked-2-a-6601/

This one here I have done with the Fuji graphite one. This again is a size 20 and I really like it. The seat can flex a bit with the blank. On the down side its a lil bit more complicated install as its a through design and contains a gimbal pin type setup the the ferrule fits into. the butt section will need to be positioned just so that the ferrule prongs can fit over this pin. If the butt section is pushed too far forward then the ferrule will not seat proplerly. The non ferruled side is also not very deep so wont accept a long length of blank in and will require some work to ensure a good bond with the available surface area

http://www.360tuna.com/forum/f74/kool-mint-6842/

 

Kil,

Awesome move on the 2-piece jigging rods. I was looking at a 2-piece smith that kidflex has and it was an awesome rod. BTW, I sent you a PM.

 

Old thread I know, but what is the pack length of the WGJ S56H rod?