17 in laptop backpack Targus 17" Drifter II (Black/Gray) and more Samsonite Tectonic Nutech Carrying Case

Because Im mimicking a minnow, I prefer the silvery F7760 Stream Crawfish Color

No matter which handles you grab, the weight of this bag seems to stay pretty centered and evenly distributedits the little things, ya know

About the product Length 7 4 Class 8/12lb Modern take on the all-time classic boat rod 2 piece, long tip short butt Unbreakable Howald Process blank Modern tip action AO lined guides throughout Suitable to braid or nylon lines Ergonomic EVA handle Quality screw winch Ugly Stix diamond whipping Supplied in rod bag Shakespeare Ugly Stik GX2 8-12lb is the latest version of the now classic Ugly Stick and it combines the legendary virtually unbreakable Howald Process blank with modern design and styling to produce a very nice boat fishing rod

If you have limited tackle, you may be able to get away with something like the Plano Three-Tray or even a few Plano Stowaways