Telescoping fishing rod

• Jun 5, 2015

• #1

rrrrrrkevin

Its comin right for me!

Jul 18, 2008

2,603

North Beach

Thoughts on this? Anybody know where these can be bought locally? or maybe a version thats made in the U.S.? I.P. would be preferable.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GM2GA4U/ref=gno_cart_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3ONCWVZZ6I10

I was just browsing and it looked kinda neat. Found a video review on youtube too. I understand they are Chinese and kinda cheap, but I really would like to keep one of these with a spinner in the handle in my jeep somewhere just for fun.

 

• Jun 5, 2015

• #2

jimbobborg

Oddball caliber fan

Aug 2, 2010

17,119

Northern Virginia

Shakespeare makes one, not sure if it's made in the USA, though. Just and FYI, don't leave a reel with monofilament line in your vehicle for days and weeks, it weakens the line. Learned that one the hard way.

 

• Jun 5, 2015

• #3

shaddydan

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Oct 22, 2010

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Hydes

Have you checked out Tenkara USA?

 

• Jun 5, 2015

• #4

damifinowfish

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Dec 14, 2009

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Remulak

I had one years ago. I found it to be more of a novelty and a very weak fishing rod. Changed to a multi piece rod.

Don't leave a nice one piece graphite rod in your back seat on a hot day. It will not be straight the next time you try to cast with it.

 

• Jun 5, 2015

• #5

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Derwood

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Jun 2, 2011

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DC area

I've had two Shakespeare telescoping rods and caught a lot of fish with them. They're great for backpacking.

 

• Jun 5, 2015

• #6

Boom Boom

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Jul 16, 2010

16,834

Carroll

If you're an avid fisherman, cheap telescoping rods leave a lot to be desired. Their portability doesn't make up for deficiencies (and likelihood of quick failure) during use. A quality multi-piece rod is much better. If compact portability is critical, a Ronco pocket fisherman might serve you better for the same price, especially in tight spots.

 

• Jun 9, 2015

• #7

rrrrrrkevin

Its comin right for me!

Jul 18, 2008

2,603

North Beach

Thank you all for the advice. Especially about the line and leaving rods in the car. Someone else mentioned that to me about the line today. Ive been leaving everything in my Jeep for days at a time to make it more convenient to go find a spot when I get time off. I will be more careful of leaving any of my rods/reels in the heat.

 

• Jun 9, 2015

• #8

outrider58

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Never buy a fishing rod on line unless you've held it in your hand and checked its action, preferably with a reel on it.

 

• Jun 13, 2015

• #9

wilcam47

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Apr 4, 2008

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Boom Boom said:

If you're an avid fisherman, cheap telescoping rods leave a lot to be desired. Their portability doesn't make up for deficiencies (and likelihood of quick failure) during use. A quality multi-piece rod is much better. If compact portability is critical, a Ronco pocket fisherman might serve you better for the same price, especially in tight spots.

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I'll take an ugly stick before I ever take another Shakespeare rod. Ive had a couple ugly sticks for 5+years and they are still holding up.

 

• Jun 13, 2015

• #10

outrider58

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wilcam47 said:

I'll take an ugly stick before I ever take another Shakespeare rod. Ive had a couple ugly sticks for 5+years and they are still holding up.

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Shakespeares to tend to explode when overloaded. I, as a rule, generally don't buy them but, every oncest in a while I'll grab one to try again. Yup, they still explode.

 

• Jun 14, 2015

• #11

wilcam47

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Apr 4, 2008

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Changed zip code

outrider58 said:

Shakespeares to tend to explode when overloaded. I, as a rule, generally don't buy them but, every oncest in a while I'll grab one to try again. Yup, they still explode.

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I had one that the first cast it broke after that I quit buying them

 

• Jun 19, 2015

• #12

Squirrel Hunter

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Feb 17, 2009

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I picked up a 6.5' Ugly Stik pack rod from bass pro for backpacking, love it so far
http://m.basspro.com/Ugly-Stik-GX2-Spinning-Pack-Rod/product/1304260626444/.

 

• Jun 19, 2015

• #13

campns

Ultimate Member

Mar 6, 2013

1,191

Germantown, MD

Squirrel Hunter said:

I picked up a 6.5' Ugly Stik pack rod from bass pro for backpacking, love it so far
http://m.basspro.com/Ugly-Stik-GX2-Spinning-Pack-Rod/product/1304260626444/.

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That is a fine piece of equipment I may have to add that to my travel bag

 

• Jun 19, 2015

• #14

Armadillofz1

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No mention of Ron Popeal?

 

• Jun 19, 2015

• #15

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SWO Daddy

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Jun 18, 2011

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Armadillofz1 said:

No mention of Ron Popeal?

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Wife has one...works really well.

 

• Jun 19, 2015

• #16

SRD

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Mar 5, 2011

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Armadillofz1 said:

No mention of Ron Popeal?

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or Arnold.

I have a couple 2 pc. ultra lights that I use as "truck rods",1 is a 5'6'' that hardly takes up any room.

 

• Jun 19, 2015

• #17

marko12

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Sep 28, 2009

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Maryland, on the Chesapeake Bay

Armadillofz1 said:

No mention of Ron Popeal?

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Mind reading again ?

I have an original one of these:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/141690739558?lpid=82&chn=ps

Didn't realize they were worth that much.

 

• Jun 19, 2015

• #18

dontpanic

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Jul 7, 2013

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marko12 said:

Mind reading again ?

I have an original one of these:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/141690739558?lpid=82&chn=ps

Didn't realize they were worth that much.

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That price is nuts. The ones that sell go for $30-40. I got one NIB for $25 about 2 yrs ago.

 

• Jun 19, 2015

• #19

Armadillofz1

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marko12 said:

Mind reading again ?

I have an original one of these:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/141690739558?lpid=82&chn=ps

Didn't realize they were worth that much.

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ahh yes, i see Boom covered it already. guess i missed it.

 

• Jun 20, 2015

• #20

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rico903

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May 2, 2011

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This thread has me realizing in case I get to go fishing this year I need to get my reels re spooled with new line since they've been in my storage room off my balcony which gets a lot of afternoon sun. Anyone know if Dicks does this? The only place I've had it done is Tochtermans when I lived downtown.