Shimano STC Mini Tele Spinning, Mini Telescopic Travel Rods

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As a general rule of thumb, but not always, fiberglass takes the cake when it comes to durability and heavier species. Don’t get me wrong, there are some pretty tough carbon fiber rods on the market that can handle some good fights, but the general consensus is that fiberglass is stronger and better suited for larger fish such as walleye or pike. The Wild Rater is a 5/6 weight rod that is 9 feet in length and breaks down into 4 sections that are each 28 inches. The total rod weight is old 4.4 ounces. The rod case is 32 inches in length and has a pouch for the reel. If you’re an angler who likes to travel to your fishing spots, do a lot of angling abroad, or you like to have a rod on you and ready to go at all times, the Shimano Exage BX STC Telescopic Spinning Rod is the tool for you. Available in both a standard six section length and a mini 11 section length, this rod is perfect for all spinning applications. Shimano recommends combining these rods with any 500 or 1000 sized Shimano reel for the perfectly balanced outfit that can be used in a number of circumstances. All the rods in this range feature hardwearing and high quality XT60 carbon blanks, which is a lovely performance across the range of uses, and are fitted with easy access hook keepers and Shimano Hardlite Aero Guides. The number of guides on the rod depends on whether the rod is a standard six section rod or an 11 section mini. The six section rods are fitted with six guides, whereas the 11 section rods are fitted with eight guides. The rod includes a high quality and durable full cork handle for comfort and a secure grip. It also features a quality Shimano DPS reel seat. The Shimano Eclipse 6ft, 6ft 6 inch or 7-foot Shimano Telescopic Rod Reel Combo models are our best selling sizes for anglers fishing estuaries, rivers, lakes, harbours, creeks and freshwater dams.

Most of these rods are designed with travel in mind, which means their often lightweight. As such, they’re ideal for trips but aren’t great for competitions and catching heavier fish.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 6-foot rod collapses to a length of 20 inches for travel. While the ultralight 5-foot rod it collapses to a length of 19-inches. This rod and reel combo is intended for freshwater use. The rod itself will work well in saltwater due to the EVA handle and grips. It would be a good idea to get a different ultralight reel that is saltwater rated when fishing in the ocean. Many people straight up ask me whether or not they should buy a telescopic fishing rod and to be frank, I don’t have a “one size fits all” type of answer. There are many factors and attributes you would need to consider and I think whether or not a specific style of fishing rod fits you is really up to you and your personal preference.

Lightweight, and finely balanced, the action realy caught our eye as it performs equally as a two or three piece rod.

Shimano Telescopic Fishing Rod - Spectrum

The model is towards the higher end of the mid-price range, but it’s still an affordable option for those who want a quality telescopic rod to take anywhere. The Shimano STC Mini Tele Spin is supplied in a zipped rod tube that has space for a reel to be fitted onto the rod and carried while in transport. You can select your model from our drop down menu. This is one of the best big game reels on the market even when not traveling. I always like having a least one 50 class reel on the boat spooled up to catch whatever big fish might be found. A 30 class reel is suitable to catch almost any fish except large sharks, large tuna, wahoo, marlin, or swordfish. The 10ft or 12ft models will be ideal for catching anything from whiting, bream and flathead through to Australian salmon, tailor and other light-medium class fish. While the Shakespeare Firebird Telescopic Rod & Reel Combo is a great budget rod, there are downsides. These include:

The Penn Squall Lever drag two-speed reel comes in sizes of 16vs, 30vsw, and 50vsw. The drags are 26 pounds, 32 pounds, and 40 pounds respectfully. This reel is made of graphite which makes it lightweight and corrosion-resistant. You’ll want a rod that is lightweight. It is no use ensuring portability if you arm is ready to drop off from using it. This includes being light enough to transport when you are on the go too. There rod’s actions are rated based on the casting weight of the lures. Casting weight options include .28-.88 ounce, .70-2.10 ounce, 1.41-3.17 ounce, and 3.52-10.58 ounce. I would look at these as the suggested max lure weights. Obviously, a very stiff rod can cast a 1/16 ounce jig but the flexibility and sensitivity of the rods are just not ideal for this light of a lure. The Catana FX telescopic lure rods combine exceptional value with convenient short transport lengths Available in a wide range of versatile options, with latest actions and modern looks, Catana will elevate your performance to a new level. 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.There is a wide variety of models available from light up to medium casting power. The shorter series are great for fishing in small streams for species like trout and chub. Whilst the longer series are also perfect for fishing in a bit larger waters with a float and some bait or just casting medium to small lures. These rods come in various models and sizes, so there’s one to suit every angler, no matter what you’re fishing for and where you’re doing it. An affordable option to take on your next vacation, or sneak into your luggage on a business trip for a bit of R and R.

Like most things in life, convenience comes at a price. Telescopic rods have several joints where they could incur breakages and failures whereas a full-size rod may not have as many and are typically much stronger. This also means that a telescopic rod doesn’t allow for as much flex and bending as a traditional rod.

The Catana Telescopic lure rods combine exceptional value with convenient short transport lengths. Available in a wide range of versatile options, with latest actions and modern looks, Catana will elevate your performance to a new level.