This is the subject I have been looking for. I want to do a bunch over over night backpacking trips this spring to a number of small ponds that are great for trout fishing. The trout size will not be more than two pounds. I made a rod holder tube today using 2 inch soft core PVC pipe. My 5 foot Fenwick rod fits in it okay but it weighs more than I want. Has anyone fished with the 5 foot Ugly Stik GX2 Spinning Pack Rod lite weight? I am looking at this rod or am looking for suggestions on a telescoping ultra lite rod. Thanks for any help you can provide.