Shimano STC Mini Tele Spinning, Mini Telescopic Travel Rods

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Don't let the small, compact size of this rod deceive you; when you need to cast out heavy baits or lures, the Shimano STC Mini Tele Spinning Rod has plenty of power that can be brought to bear to ensure you always go the distance, with on-point presentation whatever you're using to lure in those wily predators.

This rod is mid-priced and gives great value for money, with multiple Fuji guides and a classic cork handle. 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. 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.

The Okuma travel kit comes with a 6-foot 5 piece travel rod. Also included is a size 20 Voyager reel and custom travel case. The rod is light action and has a cork grips and durable ceramic eye inserts. The reel is made by Okuma, has a ball bearing drive system and a one-piece anodized aluminum spool. 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. Moderate to fast action: telescopic rods are not designed for larger, powerful fish. They’re designed for smaller predators and typically are best suited to fast action 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.

model is our most popular size, and you have the choice of purchasing a 7ft with either a 2500 (smaller size) reel or a 4000 (medium size reel) 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 fitted throughout with Shimano stainless steel hardlite guides and these combine a light yet robust anodised steel frame with an aluminium oxide liner. These guides offer the perfect balance of strength and performance. 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.

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 Fiblink offshore heavy trolling rod is 6 feet in length and breaks into two pieces. Heavy-duty roller guides are at each eye including the tip. 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. By using a separate handle design, the transport length of even the longest 270cm model is only 40cm. There are eight different rods available from 1.80m 3-14g up to 2.70m 10-30g, each one a miniature classic.

The Magreel Telescopic Rod is an innovative all-in-one setup that makes for the perfect option for beginners. Many people use the term “rod” and pole” interchangeably, and although in a normal conversation this may not matter too much when it comes to buying something to fish with, it matters a lot. This guide is focused on telescopic fishing rods, so I won’t talk about poles too much but I want to make sure you know the difference because if you shop around, you’ll likely see both and sometimes the marketing copy used for them is incorrect, leading you to buy the wrong one.

Aside from the rod material, you’ll also need to consider components. The rod guides or eyelets need to be up to the task at hand. Rod guides constructed of ceramic are usually the best as they are both lightweight, low-profile, and decently durable. The lighter your rod guides are, the better the sensitivity of the entire setup. 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. 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 Reel These rods can come with or without spinning reels. The telescopic rods without a reel is a really great value for a quality pole. The extra cost for the reel is because the reel is of better quality than most combo reels. Size of the reels range from ZM3000 -ZM-5000 which follows the normal thousand series size convention for spinning reels. Anglers generally use telescopic fishing poles for small freshwater fishing, however, if you buy one of decent quality, you could, in theory, use these for just about anything, even saltwater fishing! Just like normal fishing rods, there are several categories of telescoping fishing rods to choose from for different styles and types of fishing.