GioSparro Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Hey there everyone, im looking to get a telescope rod for traveling reasons. Just wondering if they are any good or rubbish. I walk to most places so it would be good. Also my car is small when i drive its difficult getting a full sized rod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGG DADDA TREVS Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Yer they're pretty good if u get a decent one. The Kastking Ranger is a really cheap rod that will basically suit ur everyday all purpose rod. I pair it with braid and it casts a mile. It's just a little stiff for lures sometimes. It's only like 30 bucks so snag one and try it. U can't really go wrong with something at that price range Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regan Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 one of the best telescopic rods i have come across are the savage gear ones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickmarlin62 Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 the majority are rubbish..i bought one years ago that was made in usa and its not bad..i carry it as a spare in my pack when hike fishing..some of the four piece rods made by reputable brands aren't too bad and are fairly short..rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nolongeramember Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 1 hour ago, GioSparro said: Hey there everyone, im looking to get a telescope rod for traveling reasons. Just wondering if they are any good or rubbish. I walk to most places so it would be good. Also my car is small when i drive its difficult getting a full sized rod I wouldn't bother with telescopic mate. They are nowhere as good as a proper rod. I use 2 piece rods for everything as I like the convenience. There is no difference in performance to a one piece in my view and a 7ft 2 piece will fit in any car no problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GioSparro Posted October 2, 2017 Author Share Posted October 2, 2017 There seems to be some mixed opinion on them, is there anything i should look for when buying, this is the one i have my eye on at the moment. http://www.a shop.com.au/Product/Rogue-Telescopic-Spin-Rod/345677 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickmarlin62 Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 not what I would call high quality...spend a bit more on a three or four piece travel rod and avoid disappointment..rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regan Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 http://www.a shop.com.au/Product/Savage-Finezze-Telescopic-Spin-Rod/377558?isvariant=true this is the rod i was talking about Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aardvarking Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 There are some decent ones, but in general they aren't great. If you are casting lures I would look for something else, but if you're using it for bait fishing the quality of the rod really doesn't matter, as long as it casts well enough and doesn't break. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekD Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 Hi, Apart from the obvious (travelling) what are you looking for out of this rod? How compact does it need to be? What line rating are you thinking? What sort of fishing (bait/lure/both) do you have in mind? I've handled a few telescoping rods over the years but never been impressed enough to consider buying one. I find they often have less guides than I like (I look for 1 per foot of length plus 1 more. For example, 7 foot rod = 8 guides or more) which results in a poor bend in the rod when they load up and the guides have a tendency to get a little twisted if you don't lock the sections up properly. You can catch fish on them and they are compact but I didn't enjoy using them. Also found them to be a little heavier than my normal gear. I have a number of 2 piece rods which I keep in after market travel cases and which fit nicely in the boot of my car. I also own several traveller rods from the Shimano Raider series (1 Bream, 1 Snapper & 1 Barra) and a 4 piece 7 weight fly rod from Composite Developments which all came with a travel case and are all small enough to fit in a suitcase. As they are all graphite and well designed they are a pleasure to fish with. The Raider travellers have cost me between $120 and $140 depending on how nice the salesperson was on the day. Regards, Derek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishermanSteve Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 I moved away from telescopic rods a while ago. Shimano do some nice travel rods that are more than easy to get around with. The Shimano raider travel rods are the ones I use Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GioSparro Posted October 3, 2017 Author Share Posted October 3, 2017 3 hours ago, DerekD said: 3 hours ago, DerekD said: Hi, Apart from the obvious (travelling) what are you looking for out of this rod? How compact does it need to be? What line rating are you thinking? What sort of fishing (bait/lure/both) do you have in mind? I've handled a few telescoping rods over the years but never been impressed enough to consider buying one. I find they often have less guides than I like (I look for 1 per foot of length plus 1 more. For example, 7 foot rod = 8 guides or more) which results in a poor bend in the rod when they load up and the guides have a tendency to get a little twisted if you don't lock the sections up properly. You can catch fish on them and they are compact but I didn't enjoy using them. Also found them to be a little heavier than my normal gear. I have a number of 2 piece rods which I keep in after market travel cases and which fit nicely in the boot of my car. I also own several traveller rods from the Shimano Raider series (1 Bream, 1 Snapper & 1 Barra) and a 4 piece 7 weight fly rod from Composite Developments which all came with a travel case and are all small enough to fit in a suitcase. As they are all graphite and well designed they are a pleasure to fish with. The Raider travellers have cost me between $120 and $140 depending on how nice the salesperson was on the day. Regards, Derek It probably would have helped if i started with this, it will be for blackfish off the Rocks and wharf with 6lb line. Thats why i need a long rod thats easy to move around. That will be the main purpose with the odd bream or whiting fish so always bait, no lures or anything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickmarlin62 Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 a general length for on the rocks is usually 10ft or more..i wouldn't touch a telescopic that long..you may have to have something longer than your planning..rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GioSparro Posted October 3, 2017 Author Share Posted October 3, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, rickmarlin62 said: a general length for on the rocks is usually 10ft or more..i wouldn't touch a telescopic that long..you may have to have something longer than your planning..rick The place i go has a nice drop off so 8ft rod would be fine, the longer rod is just to wear the fish out Edited October 3, 2017 by GioSparro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trigunner54 Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 The only good telescopic rods i know of are the iso rods. But those are generally 500$+ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chokpa Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Yeah I've got the kastking blackhawk. It's good. There's a good review of it on YT. Ish with fish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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