Testing Out The Best Big Swimbait Travel Rods On Lake Biwa Japan?!

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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[kevinatwell]

Lake Biwa fishing big glidebaits! that is a bucket list item for sure!

[sorberlytotal]

Lets freakin goooo! So dope you got to finally fish Biwa! 👊

[davidbrowningjr.]

Nice to see you living your dreams big dawg

[kenmccarthyfishing]

Fantastic video Geoffrey, those travel rods are super dope🔥keep the videos coming brother 👊👍

[diggy]

Wa wa wee wa, Geof on Lake Biwa. Very nice!

[gabrielm.]

Swim bait culture is truly fascinating

[Wes]

So cool to see you at Biwa man! That frenzy looks insanely big haha

[tristinriddle]

Don’t put your rod together on the airplane like that 5:10

[HippieMagic]

I grabbed the 6’5” MH one and I am really impressed with the quality so far. I can’t wait to fish it but might have to grab another in the near future.

[jberry]

I used a triza dragoon for some swimbaits on my last pike fishing trip, going to pick up the XXH valkyrie for next year....need to throw some bigger slabs of rubber.

[danshearer]

Would the xxh work well for 2oz soft baits in a pinch?

[mychevroet]

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.

[afod]

Does Biwa still turn out giants? Thanks, your having fun. I am envious!

[justinmayer]

Hey Geoff, can the 7' 11" handle softies as well? 6-7 inch citizens, battle shads, and/or gtrout? Thanks

[martinrangel]

Hey man how you doing I just got me a Megabas Valkyrie 7’8 H 4-piece travel rod.
Was wondering if you have that same model 🤔 I want to see what else I can throw becides hard trebled swimbaits. Is it a all-purpose?

[ReelAZMatt]

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.

[ReactionGiants]

How did the hinkle shad do out there bro?

[brianpierson]

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😎🤙🏼😎

[FISHINGWITHDRACO]

does the airlines let you bring your rod as carry on?

[josharansky]

@crazybassfisher how does the 7’11” do with baits in the 1-2oz range?