The model is towards the higher end of the mid-price range, but it’s still an affordable option for those who want a quality telescopic rod to take anywhere.

With a reinforced carbon blank and – in what must be the only instance I can find – a solid glass tip, designed for durability and performance. The tip is inevitably the first section to break. Particularly on telescopic rods. So it’s reassuring that the components – glass tip, 24T carbon blanks, EVA handle and graphite reel seat are reasonably durable. For me, I like EVA rod handles because they seem to hold up the best in my experience. Cork falls apart, regular plastic is just cheap, and aluminum gets hot and slippery. If you find the rod you want but it doesn’t have your preferred handle, you can always buy grip tape and/or grip cord and some models allow you to change out the handle. The Magreel Telescopic Rod & Reel is a well-made product. The construction is very solid, and it seems like it would hold up to a lot of abuse. The ceramic guide ring is a nice touch, and it does seem to help with heat dissipation. The Shimano Catana FX telescopic lure rods combine exceptional value with convenient short transport lengths Available in a wide range of versatile options, with latest actions and modern looks, Catana will elevate your performance to a new level. If you are looking for a great value lure rod, with the convenience of a short transport length, the Shimano Catana FX Telescopic is a superb choice. With moderate-fast actions, the Catana offers you the versatility to fish with a wide range of lures in both freshwater and saltwater.

Shimano Telescopic Rod Reel Combo - Portable Fishing Rod Kit

There are also medium mini telescopic spin rods available in 2.1m and 2.4m, as well as a medium/light mini telescopic spin rod available in 2.7m. Like most things in life, convenience comes at a price. Telescopic rods have several joints where they could incur breakages and failures whereas a full-size rod may not have as many and are typically much stronger. This also means that a telescopic rod doesn’t allow for as much flex and bending as a traditional rod. The lightweight rod is perfect for all types of fishing in a variety of locations, so you can take it with you and keep it as a spare if you choose to get a new rod in the future. An upgrade from the exceedingly popular STC Exage BX Mini Tele-Spin, Shimano have now introduced the newer, lighter and more modern STC Mini Tele Spin. This rod utilises the same Shimano Travel concept to create a highly compact spinning rod that can literally be taken anywhere across the globe.

One salient point to note is that all Shimano Telescopic Rod Reel combos come with a handy rod bag cover.

Shimano Fishing

As far as rod action and length goes, you are going to be slightly limited on both fronts. Joints are weak points even on the best fishing rod. Telescopic rods have more joints therefore they are inherently not quite so strong. The longer the rod, the more joints. Go figure. Travel and fish anywhere with a convenient and economical option. Now there’s no excuse when you go somewhere and see some fishy water. The rod is constructed from high-density carbon fiber that allows it to have much better sensitivity than the fiberglass competitors and is extremely lightweight. All the hardware is stainless steel to ensure it is saltwater safe and you get the traditional EVA foam handle.

Having a case like this is a must when bringing lots of fishing gear on an airplane. This might seem excessive to some people but not a die-hard fisherman. Would I rather stand next to the ocean or would I rather be fishing in the ocean? I would rather be fishing and have adequate gear to catch any fish that comes in the area. Penn Squall Trolling ReelTroutboy combo rods come in seven different sizing options which are 5 feet 10 inches, 6 feet 10 inches, 7 feet 10 inches, 8 feet 10 inches, 9 feet 10 inches, and 11 feet 10 inches. All models collapse down to a range between 18.8 inches to 26.3 inches. Lightweight, and finely balanced, the action realy caught our eye as it performs equally as a two or three piece rod. The two-speed system easily shifts from high to low speed by pressing in the large gold button. It shifts from low two high by twisting to release the button. Most of the time the reel is kept at high speed. I only use low speed when cranking up large bottom fish like halibut.