Fishing Rod Database

Flightex Routes

Pack travel rods 5'6"-7'7", 4-piece, 47-55cm folded, multi-technique.

Models
6
Length
5.5'–7.6'
Price
$232–$285.33
Type
Spinning

Flightex Routes is Tulala's compact pack-rod sub-brand, six models folding to 47-55cm for carry-on travel. The lineup covers Ultra Light spinning (S56UL, 5'6", ~7g), Medium Light spinning (S68ML, 6'8", 3-21g), Ultra Light casting (C60UL, 6'0", ~11g), Medium Heavy casting (C69MH, 6'9", 10-56g), Medium casting (C60M, 6'0", 8-35g, 4-piece), and Medium spinning (S77M, 7'7", 8-45g). Prices are ¥34,800-¥42,800.

Most Routes models fold to approximately 51-55cm, fitting in a carry-on bag. The S77M folds to 51cm despite being 7'7", achieved through multi-section construction with a short butt section. Line ratings from PE#0.6 to PE#5 allow the series to cover freshwater bass, light coastal, and medium shore applications from the same travel bag.

The Routes is one of two pack-rod families in the Tulala ecosystem (alongside the longer-folded Portamento). The Groovy and Jazil series under Flightex offer fixed-action rods in the same price tier without the emphasis on pack dimensions.


Rods in this series

Model Length Power Price
R S56UL 5'6" ULI $232
R C60M 6'0" MHI $232
R C60UL 6'0" LI $232
R S68ML 6'8" MI $232
R C69MH 6'9" HI $232
R S77M 7'7" MHI $285.33

I Power rating inferred from the lure / line-weight recommendation — not specified by the manufacturer.