The Anglatech Combo is especially good for this, sporting easy-access front pockets and a water bladder to keep you hydrated on hot days in the river
For treble-hook lures, a rod with a more forgiving action helps keep hooks planted
As much as I love my old backpacking bag, I never used it for travel
There is slight back and forth play in the spool/frame
Tips for packing a lightweight backpack Packing a lightweight hiking and backpacking backpack requires some planning and careful selection of what gear you bring
George ~ 3 3/8" ~ RHW ~ EXC- ~ This English-made classic features that attractive and gray frame with coin edge rims, ventilated spool, crack-free milky white agate line guide housed in round nickel silver ring stamped with Hardys patent info, 2-screw latch plate cover, brown ebonite winding knob on an alloy post, dual-riveted ribbed brass foot, and a silky smooth and strong dual pawl drag with rim-mounted drag tension adjuster screw