Telescopic Rods

[brambles 3,062]

Looking for a bit of info on telescopic rods, like are they any good and what one ones would be recommend, concidering getting one for fishing the small hill lochs, cheers folk any help would be appreciated

[mattydski 560]

no....... if you are serious about fishing, get a multi piece, rather than a telescopic...

 

ie. something like a Daiwa WIlderness..

[albert64 1,882]

i've used the telescopics from decathlon, there alright especially if you have to throw them...

[8shot 191]

ive had a few and always end up breaking them as either the tip section wont go in. then trying to force it back and breaking a eye off.

like alrerady said get a travel rod. least it will last.

[WILF 44,411]

I would imagine there are too many flat spots in the a action to be a serious tool.....can't say as I have never bothered to use one

[Ike 1 0]

Yes some of them are good. But some have metal eyes that can wear the line so look out for that.

[esoxluscious 44]

the travel rods will cost you more but will last longer, they break down into seperate pieces. seen telescopics shatter before on the cast and has been said can become 'stuck'

[bobcullen79 1,495]

I got a second hand shimano exage travel rod, you can fish it at 8ft or at 10ft. It comes in a zip top hard tube. About 700mm long. Cant fault it really, I use it for all sorts. Never really thought much of telescopics, I had a few snap off at the butt section when I was a kid, left them alone as an adult.

[bunny tickler 876]

I got a second hand shimano exage travel rod, you can fish it at 8ft or at 10ft. It comes in a zip top hard tube. About 700mm long. Cant fault it really, I use it for all sorts. Never really thought much of telescopics, I had a few snap off at the butt section when I was a kid, left them alone as an adult.

this is 1 of the best travel rods money can buy ,ive had tarpon barracuda etc .they will handle almost any fish within reason

[bobcullen79 1,495]

 

I got a second hand shimano exage travel rod, you can fish it at 8ft or at 10ft. It comes in a zip top hard tube. About 700mm long. Cant fault it really, I use it for all sorts. Never really thought much of telescopics, I had a few snap off at the butt section when I was a kid, left them alone as an adult.

this is 1 of the best travel rods money can buy ,ive had tarpon barracuda etc .they will handle almost any fish within reason

I left mine on some bellends boat and next time I see him, he was all "sorry" The tip seems to be missing...

Ive sorted the tip now, its just a bit stiffer. I paid £15 for the rod and cant fault it. If I needed another, I`d pay the 60,70 or whatever they want these for it these days. Ive stalked carp with it on the surface and the bottom, cast small dead baits and plugs with it, spun for bass with it. The list goes on. Can`t fault it. Nice short cork handle too.

[Dazzam 239]

Never used one though a few friends who i fish with all have telescopic rods........yet i have yet to see them use them!!!!!!!

[hawki 1,429]

They are alright for a nipper............... for messing about on a canal or pond........... but to be honest as said before....... the eyes are the first to go............ a telescopic rod wouldn't be my thing................... not for long term use anyway..................... id suggest a 9 or 10ft 2 piece of 3 piece rod...... Atb

[brambles 3,062]

Cheers for the replys folks, after all thats been said I've gone and purchased a Diawa Wilderness so here's hoping, so thanks again

[hawki 1,429]

Good choice of rod mate...... Diawa do some great gear......... now all you have to do is get a few in the bag.

A bad day of fishing is still better than a good day at
the office !

[fatasafool 216]

 

Good choice of rod mate...... Diawa do some great gear......... now all you have to do is get a few in the bag. A bad day of fishing is still better than a good day at

the office !

is diawa still as popular today hawki ......... It was all the rage in the 80's .....

to me and my mates anyway ...