Best Telescopic Fishing Rods
Top 10 Buying Guide
Our Recommendations
In a hurry? Here are the best products at a glance.
In a hurry? Here are the best products at a glance.
One or two-piece fishing rods are awesome but they can be awkward to transport. If you don’t have enough room in your trunk or are looking from something that easily fits in your backpack, getting the best telescopic fishing rod is definitely the way to go. We researched the top-rated, best-selling options out there to put together this buying guide for you. Before we get started, let’s look at some of the main things to keep in mind.
Includes Reel: If you need both a rod and reel, you’re in luck. About half of the products we chose come with a reel. A few come with a lot of other accessories, too, including fishing line, hooks, and lures.
Material: These rods vary slightly from one product to another but most are made of either carbon and glass fiber or a combination of the two. These materials are strong and durable as well as being lightweight enough for easy transport.
Target Species: Most of these rods are rated for freshwater, saltwater, or both. They’re generally good for catching a wide range of fish depending on the length of the rod you choose, including bass, trout, and even salmon.
Size: While this is not always that case, a lot of these rods are available in a range of sizes. The smallest rod we found was actually made for kids and measures only 4’4” while the longest ones are more than 11’ long.
Guide Type: Guides are important for feeding the line from the spool to the end of the rod and help you cast further and reel your catch in more smoothly. These rods feature guides made of aluminum oxide, ceramic, and stainless steel, to name a few.
Warranty: Warranties vary from one product to another. Most of our picks are covered for one year though there are a few with a 30-day warranty or nothing at all. Make sure you read the warranty information carefully so you know what’s covered.
Now that you know a little more about these rods, let’s take a look at our top ten picks. If you’re in a hurry, start with our top and budget picks first. That’s the easiest way to get some idea of the range that’s out there and we made them easy to find, they’re right at the top of our list. Keep reading if you can, all of these products are pretty great. Alright, let’s get started.
Heather Patton
Expert Researcher and Writer
Heather Patton is a lead researcher and writer at GeekWrapped. She has been creating high-quality content for over a decade and covers home, lifestyle, beauty, fashion products and more.
Article last updated on:
September 29, 2019
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