Balzer 71 Degrees North Boat Inliner 15lb Travel Rod – 1.95m | 100-300g

The Balzer 71 Degrees North Boat Inliner 15lb Travel Rod combines compact travel convenience with Balzer's internal line-guidance system, creating a lightweight and highly portable boat rod for jigging and bait fishing.

At 1.95m (6.39ft) with a 100–300g casting weight, this 15lb rod is a versatile option for targeting snapper and other inshore species. Its three-piece construction packs down to only 69cm, making it particularly useful for travelling anglers, kayak fishing or keeping a capable boat rod permanently in the vehicle.

Key Features

• Compact 3-piece Inliner travel boat rod
• 1.95m (6.39ft) fishing length
• Packs down to just 69cm (2.26ft)
• 15lb / 6.8kg rod rating
• 100–300g casting weight
• Premium 40Ton IM-12 carbon fibre blank
• Internal line-guidance system
• No conventional external guides along the blank
• Responsive, forgiving tip action
• Designed for overhead reels
• Comfortable Duplon handle
• Lightweight at just 245g
• Wire line-threading aid included
• Water-resistant neoprene rod bag included
• Ideal for travel, boat and kayak fishing

Compact 69cm Travel Length

One of the biggest advantages of the Boat Inliner Travel is its compact three-piece construction.

Despite providing a full 1.95m fishing length, the rod packs down to just 69cm, allowing it to fit into many conventional suitcases and fishing bags.

It's also easy to keep in the boot of a vehicle without folding seats down or having a long rod taking up valuable space.

Internal Line Guidance

The Inliner design routes the fishing line through the interior of the blank rather than through a series of conventional external guides.

This creates an exceptionally clean rod profile and eliminates the external guides that can catch or tangle line during transport and fishing.

A wire threading aid is supplied with the rod to make feeding line through the internal channel easier.

40Ton IM-12 Carbon Blank

Despite its compact travel construction, the rod uses a premium 40Ton IM-12 carbon fibre blank.

The complete rod weighs just 245g, making it light and manageable while retaining the strength required for its 15lb rating and 100–300g weight range.

Forgiving Tip Action

The rod's tip has been designed to provide additional movement and cushioning during the fight.

This more forgiving action helps absorb sudden movements and reduces the chance of hooks pulling while maintaining the power needed to control fish through the stronger lower sections of the blank.

100–300g Jig & Bait Range

The 100–300g rating provides plenty of versatility for boat fishing with jigs, sinkers and natural bait rigs.

For New Zealand anglers, it's a useful lightweight boat setup for snapper and other inshore species, particularly when you want something considerably more portable than a conventional two-piece boat rod.

Made for Overhead Reels

The Boat Inliner Travel is designed specifically for use with overhead reels, making it easy to build a compact conventional boat-fishing setup.

Pair it with an appropriately sized overhead reel and line to create a highly portable setup for travelling, boating or kayak fishing.

Neoprene Rod Bag Included

The rod comes supplied with a water-resistant neoprene rod bag, providing additional protection during storage and transport.

Combined with its 69cm packed length, this makes the Inliner 15 particularly appealing as a dedicated travel rod.

Specifications

Serious Boat Rod, Travel-Friendly Size

The Balzer 71 Degrees North Boat Inliner 15lb Travel Rod is an excellent choice when portability matters but you still want a purpose-built boat rod.

With its 69cm transport length, 100–300g rating, IM-12 carbon blank and internal line system, it's particularly well suited to travelling anglers wanting a compact setup for snapper, jigging and general NZ boat fishing.