Thread: How reliable are collapsible fishing rods?

Recently I saw Runcl telescopic fishing rod, it looks good. But I have never used a collapsible rod before. How was that?

I'm not sure about the ones that are 4-6 different pieces but I've been using old bass flipping sticks for many years without any problems. Caught Kings Spanish Redfish and Jacks also reeled any number of sharks. These are 7 1/2 ft. rods that collapsible to around 5 1/2 ft.

Originally Posted by ifishon

Recently I saw Runcl telescopic fishing rod, it looks good. But I have never used a collapsible rod before. How was that?

I've used cabelas bigvwater telescopic rods for several years now fishing mostly for stripers. I used them last summer in GS. Pulled in a pretty big cow nosed ray with no problems. They're durable and reliable. Just make sure you wash all the sand off of them. Dicks sporting goods sells a 7 or 8' hurricane mako telescopic rod. Pretty cheaply made but it will sling your lure or bait a long way. I bought a few when they were on sale. I've caught a few hundred hybrids(striped bass) in the last few weeks and the tip came loose on one. No big deal- fixed with a Fuji top and better than new. The paint/finish on the mako rods is thin and scratches easily. Those are small complaints for a 15$ rod that will do what I've mentioned.

Where are you picking up the hybrids? Our usual spots below Neely Henry Dam are way off this year. Water still a little too warm I suppose. They are usually reliable on small spoons, sassy shads and popping corks right now. Hoping for cooler water!

I'm in Oklahoma. Most of the hybrids have been on the small side. I've only had half a dozen that were 18-24". Top water lures (1/2-3/4 oz in silver or white) and chrome, white, chartreuse spoons.

Additionally, does anyone know of a higher quality telescopic rod (rated for at least a 2 oz lure) that is in the 8-10' range? I like the cabelas rods but guide placement and size is not what I would have hoped for. They also get heavy if you try to use them for a plugging rod.