{"title":"Travel Fly Rods","description":"\u003ch5\u003eFly Rods Built for Anglers Who Go Everywhere\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA great destination means nothing if your rod doesn't make it there in one piece. Travel fly rods solve that problem without asking you to sacrifice performance — the best multi-piece rods cast just as well as their four-piece counterparts, and pack down small enough to fit in your smaller luggage or a backpack when bushwalking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur travel rod range is curated for anglers who fish seriously, wherever they happen to be. Whether you're heading to the North for barramundi, chasing trout in New Zealand's South Island, or boarding a flight to Christmas Island for bonefish, the right travel rod makes the whole trip simpler.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eWhy 6-Piece Rods?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost travel rods break down into 6 sections. Six-piece rods pack into very short tubes — ideal for carry-on or fitting inside a smaller bag or pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eWhat to Look For\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLine weight\u003c\/strong\u003e — match the rod to your target species and conditions, not just the destination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pieces\u003c\/strong\u003e — more pieces means a shorter tube; 6-piece rods typically fit in smaller luggage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRod tube\u003c\/strong\u003e — a quality hard tube is essential for checked luggage; most premium travel rods include one\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAction\u003c\/strong\u003e — fast-action rods handle wind and distance; moderate-fast suits technical presentations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFerrule quality\u003c\/strong\u003e — well-fitted ferrules are critical in multi-piece rods; look for spigot or over-ferrule designs from reputable makers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot sure which travel rod suits your next trip? \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eGet in touch\u003c\/a\u003e — we're happy to help you match the right rod to your destination and target species.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"douglas-upstream-370-6-rod","title":"Douglas Upstream Fly Rod","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Upstream range from Douglas Outdoors brings seven unique, ultra-lite fly rods to the river.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach rod is designed to have a minimum, but high function approach to bush and upcountry fishing environments. The challenge of both close casting and designing a rod that will control your line, fly and catch with authority, is a balance that Upstream strikes with ease. Each of these high modulus blanks are finished with cork cap, ring reel seats and a superb olive color with clear wraps. A light weight 1 5\/8” brushed aluminum rod tube and sock are included with each rod. Pick up a Douglas Upstream rod and you will want to get on the water and try this new approach to traditional light line angling!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModels Include;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6'6 #3 2 piece, 7' #3 6 piece, 7'3\" #3 4 piece, 7'6\" #3 6 piece, 8' #3 6 piece, 8'8\" #4 4 piece. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=QfTq8_XwNrE\" title=\"Douglas Upstream rod\"\u003eSee the video here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/issuu.com\/stevenspublishing\/docs\/essential_flyfisher_douglas_catalogue_2022\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSee the full catalogue here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Douglas","offers":[{"title":"280-4","offer_id":44396979880090,"sku":"","price":876.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"366-2","offer_id":38667634759,"sku":"","price":844.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"370-6","offer_id":8816152018980,"sku":"","price":918.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"373-4","offer_id":8816152051748,"sku":"","price":876.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"376-6","offer_id":8816152084516,"sku":"","price":829.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"380-6","offer_id":8816152117284,"sku":"","price":999.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"488-4","offer_id":8816152150052,"sku":"","price":954.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1669\/0903\/products\/Douglas_Upstream_6_piece.jpeg?v=1769142540"},{"product_id":"douglas-sky-g-fly-rod","title":"Douglas Sky G Fly Rod","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWinner of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fieldandstream.com\/gear\/best-saltwater-fly-rods\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eField \u0026amp; Stream Best 8wt Saltwater rods\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof 2023.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWinner of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.yellowstoneangler.com\/pages\/yellowstone-2024-5-weight-fly-rod-shootout\" title=\"Yellowstone 5wt Shooutout\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eYellowstone Anglers 5wt Shootout “Best Overall Rod”\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/douglasoutdoors.com\/blog\/winner-of-best-5-weight-rod\/\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewith 30 plus 5wt rods tested.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in 6 piece Travel Rod version\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistinctly effortless casting and increased sensitivity on some of the industries lightest blanks and swing weights in it’s class.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eREC Titanium shape memory Cerecoil stripper guides with zirconia inserts, REC Titanium recoil guides.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA skeletonized aluminum reel seat, double uplocking rings with nylon bushings and burled blackwood inserts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModerate-fast action, multi-modulus blanks constructed with G-Tec platelets over a glare-resistant platinum color with G-Armour coating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAAAA flor-grade cork.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSection alignment dots featuring rod line weight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackaged with powder coated aluminum tube and plush moisture wicking rod sock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/douglasoutdoors.com\/best-fly-rod-warranty\/\"\u003eLimited lifetime warranty\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eon all Douglas Fly Rods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFREE Shipping\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbout the rod designer - FRED CONTAOI\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a 10-year-old on the pacific coast of California, Fred Contaoi would tie flies and share them with his fly fishing teachers.  In his high school years, he learned how to build fishing rods. 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