The Tenryu Furrary Travel Quatro 60lb Long Cast is a four-section travel rod built for anglers who need serious tropical performance without the hassle of a rod tube. At 2.70m (9' 0"), it packs down to roughly 73cm, fitting diagonally into most large checked suitcases. The blank is composed of 62% carbon and 38% glass — the high glass content gives the rod its mechanical resistance, allowing it to load deeply during the cast and providing a safety margin when fighting pelagic species that pure carbon blanks struggle to match. Rated for 60lb line, the progressive action makes working lures in the 80g to 150g range comfortable rather than tiring. The Quatro joint system is designed to eliminate the flat spots common in travel rods, producing a seamless power curve that transfers energy from tip to butt during a fight. - Model: Tenryu Furrary Travel Quatro 60lb Long Cast - Length: 2.70m / 9' 0" - Casting Weight: 60 – 180g - Sections: 4 (Equal Length Travel Design) - Line Rating: 60 lb (approx. PE 4 – PE 6) - Blank Material: 62% Carbon / 38% Glass (High Resistance) - Transport Length: Approx. 73cm - Guides: Fuji Heavy Duty Saltwater Series - Handle: High-Density EVA with Gimbal - Origin: Handcrafted in Japan Where it suits the angler: - Tropical Shore Jigging: The 9ft length helps clear white water and rocks when casting 80g-120g metal jigs for Kingfish or Snapper. - Tuna Popping Missions: Reaches surface-feeding schools of Yellowfin or Bluefin Tuna where the boat needs to keep its distance to avoid spooking the fish. - Medium Tropical Popping: Suited to the Maldives or Madagascar when targeting GTs, Red Bass, and Bluefin Trevally on stickbaits and medium poppers. - The "Just-In-Case" Luggage Essential: Because it fits in a suitcase, it is a practical rod to take on any tropical holiday where a rogue monster might show up near the reef. Casting technique matters with this blank. The 38% glass content is what makes it a long-cast machine, so rather than snapping the cast as you would with a stiff bass rod, use a long, sweeping overhead motion. You will feel the rod load deeper into the mid-section, and the glass will catapult your lure further with less effort. A suitable setup pairs this with an 8000 or 10000 size saltwater reel and high-quality PE 5 braid. Always check your joints after an hour of heavy casting — vibration can loosen multi-piece rods, so a quick re-snug keeps everything safe. Does the 4-piece design make it weaker than a 2-piece rod? Tenryu is a world leader in multi-piece technology. The Quatro joints are precision-ground to ensure the rod behaves like a single-piece blank under pressure. When fished within its 60lb rating, it is just as reliable as any standard tropical rod. Why is there so much glass (38%) in the blank? In heavy-duty lure fishing, mechanical resistance is key. Carbon provides the lightness and fast recovery, while the glass provides toughness. This mix allows the rod to bend into an extreme U-shape during a fight without snapping, which is vital when a big fish dives under the boat. Will it fit in my suitcase? With a transport length of approximately 73cm, it fits into most large checked suitcases diagonally. This saves you the hassle and cost of carrying a dedicated rod tube. Can I use lures heavier than 180g? The 180g rating is the maximum recommended casting weight. While the rod is incredibly tough, pushing beyond this limit will reduce your casting distance and put unnecessary strain on the joints. Stay in the 80g to 150g window for peak performance.