I used to have a ultra-light telescoping spinning rod/reel combo, it was
great for small fish, perch, bream, ect, it would extend to maybe 4'6 or so,
4 pound test, max on the reel was 8 I belive, but could make for a fun
fishing time, even caught some small largemouths with -it, due to the size
and test of the line, once hooked up, you had to finess them back to you,
but it was a great little rod, came from Wal-Mart
"Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers.com" wrote in message
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"mike" wrote in message
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I am in the need for a new rod and reel and was considering going with
a telescope rod. I am only considering the telescope rod because I
can back it in my pack when I go mountain biking, kayaking, hiking,
etc with out having to worry about space.

I am specifically considering this type of rod because of the remote,
untouched lakes I will be in and around this summer. How well do these
rods compare to a normal 6' two piece rod?
Will I be disapointed trying to case from shore with one of these
rods?

You probably will be disappointed in a telescopic rod. I've yet to see
one that was decent. You'd be best served with a good pack rod. American
Rodsmiths makes two very nice ones.
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