As mentioned in my previous thread I'm a relative newcomer when it comes to Salt water Fly Fishing and as such I need to purchase a new Bone Fishing Rod, For travel purposes I'm looking at a multi Piece 9' 8wt that will fit in a large wheeled holdall. So far I've seen a couple of options (Budget is a big consideration).
They Are:

Shakespeare Expedition 7piece

Airflo Nano Bluetooth 4 Piece

Ideally I'd like to buy a 10 weight as well for any bigger fish I might encounter, so sub £100 is ideal.

does anybody have any experiences with these or can offer some viable alternatives.

Many Thanks

The nanno worked perfect for me ,the guide even liked it .Thats it under my arm,landed everyone i cast at

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This is my experience with a borrowed Shakespeare Expedition:

Don't you wish money was no object. I had a cast with an 8 and 10wt Loomis NRX and I love them. These are one hell of a rod..

5 or 6 years old, but none the worse for that, get a sub £180 second-hand Sage RPLXi. I did.

Normally available in 3 piece, 5 piece cversions were popular. Great in #7 or #8. I have a 9' 6" variant; slightly more versatile than 9' but still great for bonefishing.

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Hi James

Bit Confused (Although, Probably Obvious) is your experience a decent looking permit or a broken shakespeare.

if its the latter, what rod weight were you using and is it the new XT model, very much liked the idea of the shakespeare as for around £50each I could potentially take 2 8 weights and a 10 weight!!!!

Thanks Rookstorm the Nano sounds like a good rod, especially if the guides are impressed!!!

Secondhand Rods sound nice but availability could be an issue!!!

Many Thanks Guys

That's a Trevally rather than a Permit

I would stay away from 7 piece rods. My choice would be 3 or 4 piece. 4 pieces fit easily enough in the suitcase.

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I picked up a sage rplxi 9foot 6, 8weight as new for £150 off ebay but will still take the nanno, just keep looking if you arent in a hurry

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That was the only time I've ever broken a rod on a fish. I don't think the Shakespeare is up to the job - look where it broke, you need power in the lower sections to lean on the fish.

It was a #10 by the way.

The RPLXi is a nice rod. I have it in a 7# and use it for Bones when appropriate. Casts nicely in to a stiff breeze.

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