Rigged & Ready travel rod guide. Rigged & Ready rods are made for anglers who want solid performance from a rod that packs small and travels anywhere. Whether you fish lakes, rivers, canals, surf beaches or mountain tarns, their range covers almost every method. This page brings together everything you need to know, including product guides, travel tips, and all our related R&R articles.
Why Choose a Rigged & Ready Travel Rod
Travel rods get used hard. They go in backpacks, overhead lockers, panniers, canoes and packrafts. A good one needs to be strong, simple and reliable. The Rigged & Ready range covers spinning, baitcasting, carp, fly and multi-method rods, all built around the same idea. Compact gear that works anywhere.
Most rods break down into short sections, and some models pack into solid travel tubes. Many include spare tips, different casting weights and reels to match. They suit anglers who fish on the go and want one rod that handles more than one job.
Read more: Rigged & Ready travel rod guide. The Complete Guide.Rigged & Ready Rod Range (With Links)
Rigged & Ready travel rod guide. The Complete Guide. Predator Max (Spin & Micro-Trigger Versions)
A strong, compact rod made for pike, zander, perch and jig work.
It has a micro-trigger design so you can use a baitcaster or fixed spool reel.
Product links:
Predator Max
https://riggedandready.net/collections/smuggler/products/predator-max
Predator Micro-Trigger Spin/Baitcast
https://riggedandready.net/collections/smuggler/products/predator-micro-trigger-spin-bait-cast-fishing-rod-220-185cm-options-2-tips
Related article:
• How Baitcasting Rods Work and When to Use Them (your full article with R&R product placement)
Rigged & Ready travel rod guide. The Complete Guide. X-Max CP (Combi Rod With Baitrunner)
A travel rod built for carp, method feeder fishing, surface fishing and general coarse work.
Comes with the RR5000 baitrunner reel which is ideal for carp and feeder tactics.
Product link:
X-Max CP
https://riggedandready.net/collections/smuggler/products/x-multi-kit
Related articles:
• Crucian Carp Article + X-Max CP
• Method Feeder Setup Guides
• Lift Method (Rigged Right Series)
World Traveller Rod
A compact multi-method rod perfect for coarse species including rudd, roach, perch, small carp and canal work.
Accepts the Super Fine Tip accessory for delicate float fishing.
Product link:
World Traveller
https://riggedandready.net/collections/smuggler/products/world-traveller
Related articles:
• Fishing for Rudd with the World Traveller + Super Fine Tip
• Beginner Float Fishing Guides
S-MID Combo (Multi-Method Travel Rod)
Light spinning, float fishing, drop shotting and general freshwater. A great all-rounder for UK rivers and lakes.
Product link:
S-MID Combo
https://riggedandready.net/collections/smuggler/products/s-mid
Related articles:
• DIY Boilies Guide (UK Carp Fishing)
• Sea Bass Setup (UK + US Adaptation)
Rigged & Ready travel rod guide. The Complete Guide. X5 Adventure Travel Rod
A strong, packable rod ideal for wild trips, packrafting, canoeing and hiking. Popular for trout, perch and light sea work.
Product link:
X5 Adventure
https://riggedandready.net/collections/smuggler/products/x5
Related articles:
• Why I Love the X5 – Scottish Loch Story
• SendUsYourFish Campaign Post
Rigged & Ready on Real Adventures
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Packrafting & Wilderness Trips
• Loch Etive Packraft + Fishing Article
• Glaskogen Adventure Story
• Lightweight Fishing Setups for Travel
Fishing Method Guides
• The Lift Method (Rigged Right)
• Method Feeder Basics
• Beginner Float Fishing
• What Bait to Use (ZeroGPT-Passed Article)
Species Guides Featuring R&R Rods
• Perch Fishing (FishRig 180 article)
• Catfish Article (1,000 words, UK focus)
• Carp Fishing Article (S-MID Combo + RR5000)
• US Bass Fishing Article (Baitcaster + Smuggler Baitcaster)
Recommended R&R Accessories
RR3000 Reel
Pairs with lighter spinning rods like the World Traveller.
RR5000 Baitrunner Reel
Perfect for carp and feeder fishing with the X-Max CP.
Telescopic Rod Care
We’ve written about this too. Telescopic rods are brilliant when used properly and need a bit of cleaning and checking to last.
Rigged & Ready travel rod guide. The Complete Guide.Video Content and YouTube Links
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