Keen Aussie fishos love to wet a line whenever and wherever they can, and most can’t drive over a bridge without instinctively noting where the best sandbanks lie, or fly in a plane without staring out the window examining every coastal inlet and assessing its fishing potential. Unfortunately, the dreaded ‘family’ holiday, as opposed to the much-preferred family ‘fishing’ holiday, means we aren’t allowed to take much (or any) fishing gear with us. Similarly, if it’s a business trip, it’s never a good look to turn up with more tackle boxes and rod tubes than briefcases and laptops! There’s usually room for a handline, but its applications are pretty limited.

Travel rods that break down into a number of pieces have long been the answer, but the quality has usually left a lot to be desired. Fortunately, Shimano’s TCurve Revolution Travel rods and Raider II Travel Rods are in three pieces for ease of storage and transport, and thanks to an innovative ferruling system, it really is hard to separate their actions from one-piece rods. The medium to fast-actioned TC3 and graphite blanks are complemented by quality fittings that keep the rods light yet durable, and covers fishing styles from light estuary spinning through to light surf and rock, and even medium tackle game fishing. A three piece travel game fishing rod — now that has to be a world first.

A small tackle box with some lures and terminal tackle, a reel hidden in amongst the clothes and you’re good to go!