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Daiwa Saltist Travel 8’6 4pc 28-84g

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Daiwa Saltist Travel 8ft 6in 4-Piece 28-84g Fishing Rod

Built for the traveling predator angler, the Daiwa Saltist Travel 8’6″ 28-84g completely betrays its multi-section construction, delivering a seamless, progressive curve when casting and playing fish. This 4-piece powerhouse bridges the gap between medium lure tactics and heavy specimen angling, making it the ultimate multi-purpose travel rod for targeting everything from tropical reef species to European shore predators like bass, pollack, and pike.
Constructed using high-density HVF carbon reinforced with X45 and 3DX technologies, the blank is ultra-responsive, light in the hand, and exceptionally resistant to torque. Joined by Daiwa’s smooth V-Joint Alpha spigots, this rod handles heavy surface lures, metal jigs, and soft plastics up to 84g with ease, while packing down to a compact 70cm to slip straight into standard travel luggage.

Key Specifications

Feature Specification
Length 8ft 6in (262cm)
Casting Weight 28-84g
Weight 330g
Sections 4-piece
Closed Length 70cm
Blank Technologies HVF, X45, 3DX Carbon
Joint Type V-Joint Alpha Spigots
Guides Heavy-Duty Fuji ‘O’ Ring Guides
Reel Seat Heavy-Duty Fuji Reel Seat
Butt Assembly Integrated Rubber Gimbal
Storage Included Padded Protective Travel Case

Core Features

  • Advanced HVF, X45 & 3DX Carbon: Combines High Volume Fiber carbon with X45 anti-torsion wrapping and 3DX 3D-cross carbon structure to maximize strength, casting distance, and blank recovery.
  • V-Joint Alpha Joints: Premium spigot joint technology provides fluid power transfer across all four sections, completely eliminating flat spots under heavy load.
  • Heavy-Duty Fuji Hardware: Fitted with ultra-reliable Fuji ‘O’ Ring guides and a secure Fuji reel seat engineered to handle line friction from heavy braided lines.
  • Ultra-Compact 4-Piece Pack-Down: Folds down to just 70cm for effortless transport in suitcases, car boots, or aircraft overhead lockers.
  • Rubber Gimbal Butt: Integrated rubber gimbal cap offers extra support when locked into a fighting belt during long battles with hard-fighting pelagic species.
  • Dedicated Travel Case: Supplied with a rugged, padded protective travel case to keep the rod safe during transit.

Pro Tip from the Gerry’s Team

Pro Tip: This 28-84g version is the most versatile model in the Saltist Travel range, making it a fantastic “one-rod” solution for destination trips. To get the best out of it, pair it with a durable 4000 to 5000 size spinning reel loaded with 20lb to 30lb braided line. When fishing heavy metals or topwater plugs, apply a small touch of ferrule wax to each V-Joint Alpha spigot before assembly. This keeps the multi-section joints locked firm through hours of aggressive casting without sticking when it’s time to pack down.

Ideal Applications & Where to Use

  • Worldwide Destination Lure Fishing: Ideal for medium-heavy tropical tactics targeting barracuda, small tuna, snapper, jacks, and bluefish.
  • Heavy UK & European Shore Fishing: Exceptional for launching heavy metals, soft plastics, and surface lures for big bass, shore pollack, or wrasse from rocky headlands and piers.
  • Heavy Freshwater Predators: A brilliant travel option for casting large lures for pike, zander, or peacock bass abroad.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does this 28-84g model differ from the heavier 80-140g Saltist Travel?
The 28-84g model is lighter, more responsive, and designed for medium-to-heavy lure fishing (such as 30g-60g metals, plugs, and soft plastics). Step up to the 80-140g model if you are strictly targeting giant reef species (like large GTs or tarpon) with heavy surface poppers and big jigs over 100g.
Will this fit inside a standard travel suitcase?
Yes. With a closed length of just 70cm, it fits diagonally inside most medium-to-large check-in suitcases, removing the need for oversized tube allowances on flights.
Can I use this rod with braided line?
Abolutely. The Fuji ‘O’ Ring guides are fully rated to withstand the high friction, heat, and abrasion produced by heavy braided mainlines under load.

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Powered by a deep library of angling knowledge,  the experience of thousands of anglers & indepth technical product specs.  Available 24/7. Just Ask.
Anglers Serving Anglers

Our entire team at Gerry’s are all experienced anglers and can help you choose the correct tackle for any fishing situation. Please drop us a message or give us a call if you need any help.

You can return unused standard items within 30 days for exchange or refund.

We check our prices weekly to ensure we can combine our fabulous service with the best prices. If you find an item cheaper and in stock somewhere else, drop us a a message in the chat box and we can see what we can do. 

This item is available for next day delivery. You can pick this in the checkout.

We offer free post to any mainland UK address with a basket of more than £80. We also send all over the world and the best way to find out how much postage you will pay is in our checkout. Add the items to your basket and then add your address. Our checkout will automatically calculate your total.

We have come from a tiny fishing store and grown into one of the biggest fishing tackle retailers in the UK winning countless awards over the years. We are still a family business offer fabulous service online and in-store.

Spread the cost of larger orders over 6 or 12 month 0% APR. We also offer longer terms with APR charges via V12 finance. Available in the checkout.

You can make your next purchase a little easier on the wallet by splitting the total into 3 payments by using Klarna payments in the checkout.

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