Traveling is something that has seemed daunting for fishermen with the fear and hassle of carrying around big 7′-8’6″ rods. One of the biggest work arounds to that is using multi piece rods that leave a much smaller foot print. For a while, it was hard to find a good multi piece travel rod for guys that wanted to fish big baits and chase really big fish. That’s where the Megabass Valkyrie World Expedition rods come into play. For the past couple of years, I have traveled effortlessely with these rods to fish for bass, pike and even muskie. Today, I talk about two of the models and what I like to throw on each one while being on the beautiful Lake Biwa.
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7’11” XH Rod: https://thehookuptackle.com/products/valkyrie-world-expedition-multi-piece-rods?variant=40331029512359
8′ XXH Rod: https://thehookuptackle.com/products/valkyrie-world-expedition-multi-piece-rods?variant=40331045896359
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Hey Geoff, can the 7' 11" handle softies as well? 6-7 inch citizens, battle shads, and/or gtrout? Thanks
@crazybassfisher how does the 7’11” do with baits in the 1-2oz range?
does the airlines let you bring your rod as carry on?
On the XXH, whats the ounces from lowest to hightest?
How did the hinkle shad do out there bro?
How would the 8’ XXH work for hawghunter mags?
I’m using the 6th sense travel 7’2 casting rod. Came from NJ to Florida and the bag attendant through my rod behind other bags and she came off the plane perfectly fine 😅thank god lol
Would you recommend the Megabass Hunting Weapon for Hinkles and heavier swimbaits ?
Nice to see you living your dreams big dawg
Can you talk about this reel shimano Calcutta, why is this reel so special and so on? I remember see people argue with each other at bait shop just to have this reel. I saw one guy would buy this reel and never use it, only to hang on the wall😂
Awesome breakdown bro
I purchased the 7'11"XH last September and it is an excellent hard bait rod, extremely satisfied with it. Make sure you use ferrule wax and don't dry fit the sections. Also, it's easier to line up the guides if you assemble from tip to handle. Chase your dreams, my dude.
Fantastic video Geoffrey,those travel rods are super dope🔥keep the videos coming brother 👊👍
Legit design 5 piece Big Bait Special rod didn't make the list?
So cool to see you at Biwa man! That frenzy looks insanely big haha
Dream!
A 10oz swimbait…. i'm letting that sink in for a long while.. Nice one man!!! Glad that the Dream came true.
it's official nothing i have in my arsenal of gear is suitable for Biwa OR 10 oz sb's.
Does Biwa still turn out giants? Thanks, your having fun. I am envious!
Hi Geoff, great stuff. Have you used the 7'8" Heavy rod and what weight baits is it good for, I'm guessing 2-5oz maybe?
Great video they look sweet
🤞 next time you go, you catch a 23 pounder 👑🤟
Lake Biwa fishing big glidebaits! that is a bucket list item for sure!
Recently just scooped up both rods an they are 🔥🔥🔥
YYESSS NEW JAPAN UPLOAD !!!
Sweet travel rods 😎👍
You’re the man! Great Video
Sweet Rods Brother!!! Cheers!! :))
Ike said that lake was covered up in fishing boats when he was there. I didn’t see any boats in the background.
What’s up brother been wanting this video since the video of the shops touring you dun 🤙🏼🤙🏼. You could have thrown a bone cuz we know you caught a couple bass over there but whatever it’s all good we be nice and until the next video coms out😎🤙🏼😎
Don’t put your rod together on the airplane like that 5:10
I use my 8 footer for dogtooth snapper in my pic and also tuna, grouper, marlin, dorado, sailfish, yellowtail, etc in Baja. That rod is a beast for 40-50# line.
Did you get a Japanese fishing license?
Wa wa wee wa, Geof on Lake Biwa. Very nice!
dope bait
Lets freakin goooo! So dope you got to finally fish Biwa! 👊
LETS GO!