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Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: canuckjgc on November 03, 2009, 09:08:30 AM

Title: Suggestions for a high quality collapsible spinning rod?
Post by: canuckjgc on November 03, 2009, 09:08:30 AM

I'm looking for a high quality collapsible spinning rod that fits in a small case for max 6 pound line.  The telescopic rods all seem like they are very cheaply made.

Any suggestions?

Title: Re: Suggestions for a high quality collapsible spinning rod?
Post by: redtide on November 03, 2009, 09:27:22 AM

check out armynavy in langley. they have some in stock. theres no real demand for these things so selection is limited.

Title: Re: Suggestions for a high quality collapsible spinning rod?
Post by: yamadirt 426 on November 03, 2009, 10:31:17 AM

I use a shimano telescopic. Its 2 piece, the butt section and the telescopic piece. Its a 5'5 rated up to 6lbs. comes in a nice fabric case. its about a $100 i think. Caught some nice bulls and bows on it. I broke my first one reefing on a snag but was replaced no ? asked. Got my at steveston hardware but A/N has them too.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v634/tyrante/DSC_2368.jpg)

Title: Re: Suggestions for a high quality collapsible spinning rod?
Post by: canuckjgc on November 03, 2009, 10:38:12 AM

Looks good, do you consider it a high quality rod?  Should be for that price, exactly what I'm looking for.

Title: Re: Suggestions for a high quality collapsible spinning rod?
Post by: Terry D on November 03, 2009, 01:23:08 PM

I have 3 Shimano Exage STC (Travel Concept) rods. Check out the whole range on their website, although I did buy mine in the UK. They pack down quite small for easy portability.

Title: Re: Suggestions for a high quality collapsible spinning rod?
Post by: Rodney on November 03, 2009, 01:37:23 PM

I used to be a big fan of telescopic rods and have many long ones in the 9' to 24' range from Asia. I have not found telescopic rods in the 6' range that I would consider high end so have always used conventional 2/3 piece rods.

If quality is a priority, an alternative is to have one custom made from a 4 piece flyfishing rod blank. This way you get to choose what guides, colours, cork quality you wish to use on the rod. I have one made from a 4 piece 9' 4wt Rainshadow blank and I use 4 to 6lb test line on it, so far I have been very satisfied while targeting trout, char and other species in the same weight class by other float or lure fishing.

http://www.fishingwithrod.com/blog/?p=51

Title: Re: Suggestions for a high quality collapsible spinning rod?
Post by: troutbum on November 03, 2009, 07:41:24 PM

seen a couple shimano 6'6" telescopic spinning rods at hubs, they sold for aprox. $90 and came with a rod case.

Title: Re: Suggestions for a high quality collapsible spinning rod?
Post by: scouterjames on November 08, 2009, 01:35:09 PM

Here's another (I'd guess lower quality based on the price) rod, reel and case on sale - no idea of the quality, but it's sure cheap enough!  Has a ton of very good reviews from customers...

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/product/standard-item.jsp?id=0052265122648a&navCount=4&podId=0052265&parentId=cat604642&masterpathid=&navAction=jump&cmCat=cshop09-door&catalogCode=9IS&rid=&parentType=index&indexId=cat604642