Essential Travel Rod Maintenance Tips for Performance
- By: Tony Acevedo
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- Found In: Fishing Tips, *Tackle & Gear, Rods, Weekly Newsletter: 07-06-25
Travel rods are a great alternative when you are limited on space and/or traveling, and it’s nice to have a rod you can keep in the vehicle for last minute fishing adventures!
Common issues people face with rods that come apart are the rod pieces getting stuck, coming off easily, and/or getting damaged.
I’ll be going over some helpful tips that can alleviate these common issues
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Tight lines,
Tony Acevedo
Inshore Fishing Coach
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Do what the “SMART ANGLERS” are doing and join the Insider Club.
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Have six plus hours in on all four of the configurations of the Traveler. While is not the Weapon Jr. or the Slot Machine it’s a very ‘Sweet’ set up. Nice tips on a bit of basic maintenance.
Definitely a nice setup to have! It stays in my truck for those last minute adventures
Good info.
Thanks Donn!
Someone will no doubt tell me I’m crazy, but my grandpa used to tell me to just rub the insert against either my nose or forehead. I’ve always done that and never had a problem. One less piece of gear to drag along and most of the time I do have my head with me. Not always!!!
Haha I don’t doubt it! A little oil from the head or nose could do the trick.
Great video, it is possible to have one video about the 4 possible assemblies of this travel rod, and when to use each one?
Hey Petro! We can definitely get something together on that specific topic.
Awesome video and presentation of the maintenance of the travel rod … I have received mine and knew about all of this already but I am glad that you put this presentation together for all others and knowing it will be very helpful to those who didn’t know all of this …. The hardest problem I’ve had was locating the true 100% bees wax candles for the rod joints.. Not to many stores carry that item …. Found mine in Gainesville, Florida at Whole Foods… ! Once again thanks and Job well done Tony …. !
Thank you for the great feedback Thomas! Amazon sells all kinds online.
Great advice, thanks
You’re welcome Derryk!
thanks
You’re welcome Ronald!
Tony great advice on the bees wax for the rod ferrels! Florida gets hot and the rods expand especially when surf fishing. This tip will help me get them apart much quicker.
Scott Sr.
Glad you found the info helpful!
Looking forward to using for the first time
Great rod!
Excellent knowledge
And I will do it all
Thank you for the great feedback Michael!