Overall, I really like this Lixada Telescopic Travel Rod & Reel. It’s a great option for those looking for a quality, lightweight rod and reel combo that is portable and easy to carry around. 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 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.

The 10ft or 12ft models will be ideal for catching anything from whiting, bream and flathead through to Australian salmon, tailor and other light-medium class fish. The carbon fiber rod makes it strong and durable, while the aluminum reel seat ensures that it will last long. The telescopic design also makes it very convenient to transport and store. This is a higher-end telescopic fishing rod that is of higher quality than most on the market. The sensitivity of the lightweight actions matches that of one-piece rods. The heavier actions allow for a durable, stiff and strong rod that can cast heavyweights from the shore. If you are a serious fisherman and plan to use a telescoping rod frequently, this is a great option. The soloscopic performance technology (SPT) essentially means its a six-piece telescopic rod with similar attributes to a single-piece rod. It has similar line performance, full-length power transition, and extremely high sensitivity levels.A Shimano telescopic fishing rod can be stored anywhere from the car to the suitcase, without taking up a tonne of room. Most of all, it's an affordable way to travel and fish without the need for specialised gear and being Shimano, you know it’s tough.

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. Daiwa’s Megaforce Telescopic Spinning Rod is a really solid range of telescopic rods from a brand synonymous with good-value fishing gear. With fast-action rods ranging from 6′-10′ in length and casting weights from 10-40g right the way up to 100-300g, the Megaforce may be the most flexible telescopic rod on the market. This list highlights some of the best telescopic fishing rods on the market that we enjoy using, but new rods are released regularly, and there are vintage rods you can also consider. Troutboy 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. Since pretty much anything with moving parts is bound to incur degradation over time, telescopic rods can become damaged in a way that ruins their collapsing ability. If one of the rod sections develops a crease or gets bent, you may not be able to collapse it ever again. To make matters worse, dirt and dust can accumulate in between the sections where it’s hard to see and even harder to clean, making the collapsibility rough and inconsistent.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.

If you want to grab a telescopic rod and head to the beach, perhaps with the family, then a telescopic fishing rod set is just what you need! Comparing a telescopic fishing rod to a traditional fishing rod to most people would likely yield very little difference, but putting them into the hands of a seasoned angler would result in immediate observations in behavior. Probably the most prominent attribute is the action. Due to the multi-piece construction of a telescopic rod, you’ll lose a great amount of sensitivity and some claim this may result in missed sets.

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Having a rod that can hold a large conventioal reel is needed when trolling offshore an when targeing big fish. If you want to catch big sharks, goliath grouper, mahi-mahi, tuna, wahoo etc you are going to need a conventional rod and reel setup. Even if you are trolling for walleye, striped bass, or salmon you are going to want to be using convention fishing reels and poles. In these cases having a telescoping rod case is the way to go. The Daiwa Megaforce comes in lengths of 6.89 feet, 7.86 feet, 8.86 feet, and 11.81 feet. Transport or collapsed length of this rod is 24.8 inches. The rods handle is made of both cork and EVA material. The carbon fiber shell of the rod allows it to be lightweight and balanced when casting. Guides on the rod are made with a durable titanium oxide material. The construction of the rod is with E-glass graphite blanks. Corrosion-resistant machined aluminum is used for the reel seat. Hand and foregrips are made with EVA foam and the butt of the rod gimbals. This rod comes with a 1-year warranty.

The Wild Rater is a 5/6 weight rod that is 9 feet in length and breaks down into 4 sections that are each 28 inches. The total rod weight is old 4.4 ounces. The rod case is 32 inches in length and has a pouch for the reel. Telescopic fishing rods are not typically heavy-duty rods set up to catch huge fish. However, adding a high-end reel to a telescopic fishing rod will enable the pole to catch large hard fighting fish. I have seen people in Florida on vacation that literally saw the base off two-piece fishing poles so they can fit them in there luggage. Other people just bring the reels and get cheap one-time use poles at the destination. First, the line included with the kit is not very good quality and tends to break easily. Second, the crank hooks could be a bit sharper. And finally, the jig hooks could also be more sturdy.

The rod is made with high-density carbon fiber and fiberglass. Guide rings are ceramic with the guide inserts being made with aluminum oxide. The base grip of the rod is made with EVA which is found on many saltwater spinning rods. This is a good setup for freshwater or saltwater. The longer poles are especially good for surf fishing. There rod’s actions are rated based on the casting weight of the lures. Casting weight options include .28-.88 ounce, .70-2.10 ounce, 1.41-3.17 ounce, and 3.52-10.58 ounce. I would look at these as the suggested max lure weights. Obviously, a very stiff rod can cast a 1/16 ounce jig but the flexibility and sensitivity of the rods are just not ideal for this light of a lure. Telescopic rods have had a pretty tough run of it over the years. And with good reason. Flaky, inconsistent and fragile, even the smallest predator can put up a real fight. Fortunately, they’ve got much better over the years and whilst they’ll never be in a position to replace the best lure fishing rods or even traditional travel rods, that’s not their primary purpose. A 5/6 flyweight rod is best suited for trout, grayling, panfish, and bass. A flyweight of 6-10 is best for larger fish like salmon and steelhead. When targeting big game fish like tarpon a flyweight of 10-14 is typically used.