Road Crew Backpacker

• 7'3"      5pc (packed length 535mm)    
• Fast-Med action
• Recommended lure range 2-10gm
• Recommended line 1-3kg
• Kigan titanium frame Zirconia ceramic multi-guide train (9+1 with #5 smallest size^)
• RRP$499 (plus freight which is typically $55)

The ‘Road Crew’ range is multi-section, high-performance and exceptional! Largely based on the most popular of our exclusive Millerods models, they’re ideally suited to fishing here in Australia – or anywhere in the world where your favourite rod is needed!

The Backpacker is an ultra-light spin rod. The design is actually a hybrid blend between two of Millerods most popular rods; the XFLC and the GrubFreak Lt!

This creates a light-tipped, versatile UL spin model for finesse applications, with plenty of low-down fish fighting power that kicks in if it’s needed… and when a travelling angler is prospecting new water this can definitely happen!

Think bream, bones, trout or perch and similar species anywhere in the world where small lures – especially soft plastics – and finesse presentation are required.

In the hand, the Backpacker is sensitive and very lightweight. At 7’3” length, the Backpacker has the perfect blend of accuracy and distance when casting – which you can do all day without fatigue. That low-down power will give you some fish control around structure or in a current.

Blank construction is all custom, high-grade graphite. Our exclusive custom Road Crew blanks are not based on a simple selection of material that runs throughout the range, or even throughout each model. Every part is made of the most suitable blend for that specific section of the rod! All ferrules are ‘put in’ style, creating the optimal solution to create a more robust blank while maintaining the Millerods benchmarks of balanced sensitivity!

The multi-guide train features 9 guides plus tip-top in corrosion proof titanium frames, and super hard Zirconia ceramic. This further enhances the smooth action and provides exceptional line control.

Of course, our custom exclusive anti-tangle hook keeper will be there at hand to keep your lure at the ready, but otherwise virtually disappears.

The ergonomic handle features lightweight carbon reel seat parts in a skeleton design to enhance sensitivity during lure retrieves. The EVA butt grip and butt cap are x-firm EVA for hard wearing performance.

^Millerods recommends the use of the FG knot for connecting braided fishing lines to monofilament leaders. All Ian’s lure casting guide trains are selected with this connecting knot in mind.