Gentlemen,

 

I spent a while looking through forums, and I think I found the best the Internet has to offer, so I shall pose my question!

 

I am a lifelong spincaster since I first began fishing, and I'm not morally against changing my ways, I've just never found another reel I like. I also most enjoy fishing for panfish, so I am a huge fan of some of the shorter (4'6" is my favorite) rods. I have been looking, most unsatisfactory, for a reliable case I can put a rod/reel in for easy of transport. Something that isn't 10' long would be nice, and I'd be happy with a shorter case (I have a 5' rod that breaks down into two pieces of which I am quite fond). Are there any good suggestions for cases that aren't built for long rods/flyfishing rods?

 

Thanks!

 

-Panfish McGee

Do you want it to fit rod and reel together in the case? I would maybe check out a fly rod case, or I think Plano makes a rod/reel case for a two piece rod.

Will the fly cases have enough room to hold the reel? I was always under the impression spincast reels would be too wide.

hard case or soft?

Are you using an open face spinning reel or a spin caster? I would maybe bring your rod to bass pro or a similar store and try a few out.

hard case or soft?

 

I would prefer a hard one, but I'm not sure I've found one even online that looks like it will work well with a spincasting reel.

http://www.basspro.com/Plano-Guide-Series-Rod-and-Reel-Case-424340/product/1210040849/

 

Something like that may work. They come in several lengths, I believe this one is the shortest. These are designed for two piece rods.