Are Telescopic 🔭Fishing Rods Okay to Use?

[@thedeegeesaga]

This was so well explained I didn't even notice it was 9mins long!

[@fishingtalesandotherlies]

Thank you 😊

[@azlyanwar]

It's been 2 yrs since you made this video.. And it's still awesome advice.. Thank you..

[@fishingtalesandotherlies]

Glad it was helpful!

[@IGrocker]

I keep one in my vehicle, and usually have a kayak on the roof of my Jeep or bed of my truck. It works great with the kayak! I have a 5.5’ length rod, and I find the short length works well in my local lake and makes it more manageable when I hook one on the kayak.

[@MultidimensionalBeing124]

Brilliant and exactly answers my silent questions on its ability thanks. For my survival pack or maybe a new hobby :)

[@krispbacon3203]

I've just bought two online. I've never been in my life so they will be my starter rods. Thanks for the upload, very helpful.

[@harrypotty5643]

yes this helped me heaps too

[@fishingtalesandotherlies]

Glad I could help 😃

[@raymondthompson2908]

A great, in-depth, and thorough discussion on Tele rods (which I'm a big fan of). Thank you sir. Ray

[@fishingtalesandotherlies]

You're welcome.

[@eddiel1538]

"Thank you sir" ?? 😄

[@KelseyDrummer]

I inherited one from my grandfather, and I intend on getting one for when I'm flying for work.

[@sme70]

You can buy telescopic rods with floating line guides. Have a look at the Kastking blackhawk 2.

[@fishingtalesandotherlies]

Yes, I actually have one. The line guides on the tip are floating.

[@piclife1178]

Here in the UK there is a bit of stigma attached to using telescopic rods as you are not seen as a serious angler. However, I have pretty much exclusively used medium price telescopic rods of 10ft and 12ft for freshwater sinker and float fishing. The reasons I use them is the ease of transportation both on and off the bank and the fact that if you pre-rig them you are able to setup to fish in seconds. I would strongly recommend telescopic rods if one avoids the really cheap ones the rod action is plenty good enough. I have caught many carp to 20lbs using mine.

[@fishingtalesandotherlies]

They are very convenient. I have no problem with them. Thanks for dropping by.

[@The_Wandering_Woodster]

Came late to this video...very good summary. There are a lot of compromises in life and fishing

[@fishingtalesandotherlies]

Well, at least you got here. Thanks for dropping by 🙂

[@JacobParkYusuk]

Thanks. Some of the newer telescopic rods have smaller spacing between the guides (shorter sections) near the tip of the rod. I guess they took your advice :)

[@fishingtalesandotherlies]

That would be a first. 😉

[@theoutdooramateur247]

I do a lot of back country camping, both hiking and canoeing.. I like my telescopic rod..these are perfect to strap to the side of my backpack.. as you said. I wouldn't normally use it if I know I'm going out in the boat tho.. but great vid.. don't recall anyone else doing a vid on these rods.. keep 'em coming!

[@garethh6962]

Semi telescopic are getting big in UK at the moment as adventure fishing go anywhere stuff is getting popular. And these are high quality stuff..

[@Humanist1971]

Madam, your videos are very informative. Hats off to you

[@fishingtalesandotherlies]

Thank you 😊

[@davidwilliams5749]

I went for telescopic as I intend to travel quite a bit. I can always get another standard rod. Good video!

[@fishingtalesandotherlies]

I'm not saying don't use them. Some are of good quality. The concern is at the tip were there are usually extra line guidelines. You just need to be a little extra careful with a telescopic. Thanks for dropping by ☺️

[@eddiel1538]

Very well explained, I like it how you focus on important things, I was gonna get one but not sure if it's right rod for me. Thank you. 🇦🇺

[@fishingtalesandotherlies]

Glad it was helpful!

[@torious6949]

What would you use for a kayaking fishing trip. The dog is always with me to.

[@fishingtalesandotherlies]

I'm not an experienced kayaker. But I always thought to use my telescopic rods if I did go kayak fishing. It's just easier to handle and store.

[@dannyb3177]

I use telescopic rods all time. These rods fall into the u get what you pay for! I use diawas triple b rods. They work just like a one piece rod, they feel great and light. That being said there’s a price tag for these rods. They have Fuji guides and great blank technology. No issues what so ever. Bass pro also makes the adventuri 1 series of telescopic rods which are a lot cheaper and seem to work good but not made like the tripleb rods.

[@fishingtalesandotherlies]

I have two Shakespeare telescopic rods. No complaints.

[@hawk362]

Thank you very much.

[@fishingtalesandotherlies]

You are welcome!

[@luviemik]

Learned a lot with this video, I'm new at fishing I own a cheap telescopic fishing rod.. now I know what was the cons of it.. thanks..

[@CAPS_AMERICA]

Thanks for this insight, planning to buy my very first telescopic rod this weekend...

[@fishingtalesandotherlies]

Glad I could help 😊

[@CAPS_AMERICA]

@@fishingtalesandotherlies Not only the review on telescopic rod informed me, but also when you mentioned to use or rely on the "DRAG" of the reel, so after watching your video, I searched for that and I actually learned another thing about my reel! I been wanting to search what that knob is for, I thought it's for securing the bearings, LOL.

[@jasonlopez4855]

I got 5 my self telescope fishing rods is good for all me trout fishing to bass fishing 🎣 or a two piece. I like how people call the rod sensitivity is difference from each person Is all over the place with their answers 🤔 me- I like the 5 guides on my telescope rods is perfect for my fishing and cheeper one are good also my favorite telescope Caleman rod or R2 Eclipse South Bend 🤫 price $15 or less. Fish don't Kerr about how much your rod or reel cost. Telescope fishing rods you can take everywhere 💬

[@christopherdavidlunn8738]

I have 2 telerods. 1 shimano, 1 Jarvis Walker. The JW has a broken end tip/shaft. Any "tips" to repair it? I live near The Entrance Central Coast NSW Australia, I can fish all year round. Being in a wheelchair the telerods are very compact to get around with. Thanks for a great easy to follow video!

[@scottdilks5918]

g'day Chris, have a look on ebay for Silstar telerods. Or visit your local bcf and see if they still sell the Abu Garcia telerods. Cheers

[@Brararaf101]

how about for salt water of the pier or shore catch striped bass blue fish is it strong enough??

[@fishingtalesandotherlies]

I'm going to say no. But I'm not a saltwater angler.

[@logansportpilotrp8174]

Just an idea here.....why not have a guide or eyelet you could clamp to the blank{between the first and second one} after the rod has been extended,then before collapsing unclamp that extra eyelet ,i think that would solve the dilemma ...no?

[@fishingtalesandotherlies]

You can get telescopic rods that have floating line guidelines at the tip. It wouldn't be too difficult to fashion one. Great idea 🙂

[@logansportpilotrp8174]

@@fishingtalesandotherlies Yeah i may have to give a go.

[@camputocamputo3522]

H

[@scott-o3345]

What would the shelf life be for monofilament line that hasn't been used?

[@fishingtalesandotherlies]

Depends on the manufacturer around 2 to 3 years. Keep it in the refrigerator it will last longer.

[@kf-dk5pb]

Hi I’m new to fishing and currently researching the subject, can I ask is it possible to use a telescopic rod for float fishing, also can you keep the rod set up when not using. Thank you

[@fishingtalesandotherlies]

Yes, to both questions. 👏

[@thedeegeesaga]

I have no idea on how to fish, so I am watching a lot of videos to get myself informed, which is why I liked your video so much! I have seen a few videos on people using the "pen rod", usually from China, (the better one seems to be with the spinning reel) and the fly one has a longer rod, with more sections, could you give it a thought of maybe a review in the future? I am believing that if you use the longer rod with the spinning reel (they are pen rods so iirc they are all attached the same way like a normal spin reel) it could be a decent combination! But I actually have a question that since I don't know much, might sound absurd. You mentioned that the distance between the guides, being longer since it's telescopic and needs to retract is longer, meaning there is more stress to the line. What if, only for usage during fishing, you could find a way to firmly attach more guides near the end of the rod, and after fishing, remove them so you can slide it back? Thank you!!

[@fishingtalesandotherlies]

Thanks for watching. There are telescopic rod that have just as you said a sliding guide for the line. I actually have one and they work great.

[@thedeegeesaga]

@@fishingtalesandotherlies Nice to know, thank you for the answers and the attention! Have a great day!!

[@fishingtalesandotherlies]

You too.

[@thedeegeesaga]

@@fishingtalesandotherlies Sorry, I just remembered another doubt! I have seen some kits in my country (Brazil) being sold with a line that is usually stronger than the reel's drag. So I am wondering how should one use it in order to not damage the gear. I think it's like what you said related to the telescopic rod? You don't use max drag all the time, I think, but is it normal to change drag during a fish fight? Is it really normal to use lines stronger? I know that lighter reels can eventually catch bigger fish, but I'm not sure how that should be paired with rod and line, a stronger rod and line, but not use max drag to not damage reel? Sorry for another question, it's that I have really little to no knowledge in this, but I've developed this interest and my wife and her parents actually like to fish a lot at ponds. Thanks!

[@fishingtalesandotherlies]

The reel should have info on it about the min and max line weight. Use those as your guide lines. Larger reels are for heavier lines. Heavier lines are thicker in diameter. Line strength is measured by test weight. I have several videos on the subject.

[@dsartain3404]

Very useful- thanks.

[@fishingtalesandotherlies]

Glad to hear that!

[@jimbob6270]

I'm planning on getting one of these, do you have any recommendations? I'd prefer a quality telescopic rod, my local fishing store has one in stock, a Quantum, and it's $40, and that price has me sort of skeptical in regards to what I'm actually buying. I want to get what I pay for, and for that I'm willing to pay. I don't want to waste $40 to be utterly disappointed, if you know what I mean..

[@fishingtalesandotherlies]

Quantum is a good product. I have several Quantum rods.

[@Jambivids]

Thanks for the video, I've always wondered how people liked them. I've never used one my self but I'm very curious

[@fishingtalesandotherlies]

Thanks for watching!

[@zlatkoperic714]

What do you think about mitchell telescopic rod pole 300?

[@fishingtalesandotherlies]

Never used one so I can not give an option, sorry.

[@bigrabbitteethmuzzy1876]

VERY GOOD VIEDO, THANKS

[@fishingtalesandotherlies]

You're welcome 😁

[@Hairygranny]

i was going to buy the new SHIMANO MAIKURO II Telescopic, bugger that ill stick with 1 peice ugly sticks and Penn rods

[@fishingtalesandotherlies]

If it has floating line guidelines you should be okay.

[@blairlutz4454]

I use a telescopic spinning rod when im out on my motorbike. Small plano of lures and a 2000 series reel. I see a river? Stop and pop!