Telescoping Fishing Pole Vs. Classic Fishing Rod | Versus Series Ep. #5

Telescoping fishing rods have drastically improved over the years so much that i wonder if the classic fishing pole will some day go extinct. This High Altitude Brands Lightweight Portable Telescopic Fishing Pole can lift 10 lbs and drag my 140 lb friend on a bike so theoretically you could land a 140 Lb fish on this Telescoping fishing pole Verse the classic fishing pole that ways two to 3 times as much.
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[@Edgunsuk]

technically your just overcoming the inertia and friction to pull chris not pulling 140 lb im guessing it takes less than 8 lb to move him on that bike , but ive always loved telescoping rods , im currently a fisheries bailiff on the best salmon river in Wales :-)

[@FowlersMakeryandMischief]

Ya that sounds about right it felt easyer to pull chris then lift that 10 lbs so technically if a 140 lb fish were nutrily boint and didnt fight I could real it in ?

[@Edgunsuk]

@@FowlersMakeryandMischief yes sir.

[@shimasfaris2917]

I live in Wales to

[@ericwhite3526]

@Eric Ferguson perhaps with a saltwater trolling reel some 8 pound test and alot of luck and teamwork and well a stronger leader that gives more wiggle room in that last bit or as they typically come they are great for lakes and ponds pulling up sunfish and catfish just don't like the idea of catching a carp on one as they might burn out the tiny reel. yes that is probably the tuffest telescopic rod I've seen also on the last bit i tend to colapse the pole and manually handle the line to take the pole totaly out of that part of the equation a good stick or gloves is recommended. That one probably an over built 8 pound rod meant to work all day long on 8 pound test verry good for white bass and blue gills

[@eriche8870]

Hey man what specific model of Penn reel that fits that same telescopic fishing rod?let me know thanks

[@bmike3000]

if these are the kinds of issues you run into with a traditional rod, the problem isnt the rod, its the fisherman

[@joshualawry971]

I will say telescoping fishing poles do have there place and I think they are awesome when fishing is the second thought but in my opinion for serious fishing I myself would use a regular rod but I love your videos 👊🏻

[@FowlersMakeryandMischief]

ya for sure thanks for watching

[@josiahgolding1854]

Agreed as a fisher man myself a rod that’s more sturdy (normal rod) is better but for convenience a telescopic rod is the way to go

[@goldsmithfishingadventures8537]

The struggle is real my friend. Especially when taking your kids fishing. Love your videos.

[@dezanfahreza149]

I really need this video, thank you

[@rergang3]

All I could think about was watching those commercials that have people really struggling with the easiest thing like using a q-tip or winding up a hose

[@FowlersMakeryandMischief]

LoL ya like do you have a hard Time reaching things from the uper selves in you cabinet when you dont stand on your tippy toes. :)

[@rergang3]

@@FowlersMakeryandMischief or my personal favorite where the grandpa throws the bowl of snacks out the window cuz the recliner chair was just too strong

[@travissmith5336]

Just like hammock vs tent you have proved the telescoping poles are wher its at. I bought my first a few months ago

[@ghostsamuria614]

I've got several telescopic poles, even have a 13ft collapsible i use as a light trek pole

[@FowlersMakeryandMischief]

​Hi everyone ill be back 10 min before it starts to Live Chat and watch it with you

[@nitroJ302]

Good job brother! Keep on putting out these videos they're very entertaining for a city boy like myself. Side note ... I subscribed to you one day that you we're doing the 30-day challenge and you said Grace before eating your meal. Mad respect from me! God Bless !

[@RedBareN]

Opening sequence plays: Me: well there's clearly no bias here😆🤘

[@lookoutpath6520]

Cool! Thanks for all your great videos mate. I admire your energy! Looking forward to the Canadian Survival Challenge with Gregg!

[@ohfr4ckme205]

Reminder set!👍

[@KevinsAdventures]

Awesome video Zach, had me rofl. ...can't wait for the challenge!!!!

[@nicholaszimmerman922]

Just wanted to ask what telescopic pole you think is the best? I really want to get one but there are so many good and bad reviews. I just wonder what your thoughts were since you use them all the time. Thanks and God bless

[@mackie_p]

LOVE the old white subi, same as mine 🤙🏻 so awesome to see in your video 😍

[@TheSanctuary18]

I’ve been considering the telescoping the last few months. One minute into the video I’m convinced! Telescoping the way to go!

[@survivedsavedjohn1468]

I've never had a telescoping rod but I might give one a whirl. Here for all of the Colorado vids . Thanks Zach...

[@weslee414]

I laughed so hard because we've all been there. Cant wait to see which telescopic pole is the best so I can buy one off your site.

[@pacificbushcraftandfirecra6358]

Each has it's merits... Cheers Fowler!

[@FowlersMakeryandMischief]

ya for sure I'm not throwing out my ugly stick ;)

[@kdvakil5986]

Love your telescoping rod .you are a awesome person

[@PenntuckytheCrag]

👍🏻Great video I was just up around Jackman fishing for 10 days. Beautiful

[@kylessurvivalandbushcraft3769]

Great vidio i enjoyed it

[@adg1017]

This was hilarious. Reminded me of all the the infomercials I saw as a kid. Love it. Haha.

[@BH-rx3ue]

they do look handy for a little bit of river fishing fi you are out and about camping but it'll be hard to use one of these to replace my 16ft beach poles!

[@Trystiansky]

Zach, I've had many telescoping poles. I love them for compact fishing/hiking in hard to reach places. I've given every single one of them to my ex'es and their kids teaching them how to fish. I know that sounds bad, but they were great learners...the kids, sadly, not the moms. I hope I made a difference. Always have a collapsible rod with you. It takes little space, but can be an amazing tool when needed. PS Zach, I love your comedic approach to teaching. Keep it up.

[@jacksonshaw5235]

all right you've got me convinced! im gonna get the same pole you use!

[@kevingamez220]

Personally I've used the classic polls all my life once you know what your poll can do than it's just as easy and God Bless

[@monkeytreey]

I have used my penfishingrod for years and love it. Telescoping rods are some of my favorite.

[@jonathanoehlert5672]

I'm definitely thinking about fishin rods right now. This is fishin season in the Pacific Northwest! I've been catching coho this week. That rod would be perfect. September into early November is salmon time.

[@fairwind8222]

Did you ever do a update on that rod? Or try any new ones

[@lonewolf31337]

Great video. Telescopic is ok when kayaking or backpacking hunting trips etc. but for me nothing’s better than a good ol break down rod with my old Garcia and Mitchell reals. Way before the company split into two companies they made the best and simple open face reels money could buy

[@willfowler1027]

No way! I was just randomly recommended to your channel, haven’t fished since I was a kid but you better believe I’m subscribing to my brethren.

[@luksobieski4422]

Hi. I love your sense of humour. 😂

[@FowlersMakeryandMischief]

thanks

[@Marco2710x]

😂😂😂 that was really funny. Useful consumer Information 😄😄😄

[@Shartlet3958]

Hey Zachary! I just wanted to say that you truly are a very skilled fisherman and you inspire me so much to make KZbin videos similar to yours! I just started my channel and I hope to maybe someday have one like yours! keep up the amazing work like always, You’re a funny guy 😂🤘

[@FowlersMakeryandMischief]

thanks man

[@ethanpawson2587]

😂its soo true. Great video

[@Familyman0838]

The guy with the regular pole pmsl love it big thumbs up from the UK 🇬🇧

[@therrienvictor8474]

What are the best telescopic fishing poles

[@ashtonvalley7345]

Could you go complete gear video

[@rchapoteau]

Looks like it’s no longer available. Need to update the link.

[@Narx9]

I was comping this to the emmrod packrod... WHICH IS BEST FOR SURVIVAL!!?

[@silvahomesolutions8559]

What Rod were you using?

[@kennywilliams613]

I've been looking to purchase a telescopic rod & reel and I have looked at many different ones I had one a long time ago and loved it I just hope I can find one that I like (what would you recommend I'm 59 and disabled but I can get around fairly well and love love love fishing) thanks for sharing this video 👍

[@middknightdream1577]

Try a Shakespeare telescopic rod, it can handle a 10lbs thrashing bass no problem.

[@thebeardedbeekeeper]

I used a very similar telescoping pole this summer in the sierra mountains, will be interested in your take on it.

[@FowlersMakeryandMischief]

What brand did u get and Sierra mountain sounds cool

[@thebeardedbeekeeper]

@@FowlersMakeryandMischief I used the Trout Boy rod.

[@hemansr3893]

Zack, how about a hammock vs telescoping rod video? That would be AWESOME!!! :>)>

[@cheesy9067]

Do they ever collapse in

[@robertguthrie1894]

I have one with a Mitchell reel from the 40s and it's still going strong using it in fresh and salt water

[@heathschwab]

Awesome video I love mine got the same one the rod and bag and I had my own reel. I've used these for years also got many some good some was bad but this one here I love it. Deff the best I've ever owned and had many in deff sizes also. But now days they make them alot better I no I'll be useing this for while. But o love the way you did the vidoe had me laughing cause I've done everything you've done 1 time or 6 each lol. But still get one rod and tackle and go fishing. Still haven't been ae to figure that out yet. My rides full of gear. Lol. But great job and the man behind the rods great guy also. Have a good week and god bless

[@DNAS23]

Nice video bro keep the good work with yo own Stile

[@MrDuds101]

What’s the carry case you use for the telescopic one

[@FowlersMakeryandMischief]

it comes with it from high altitude

[@ericwhite3526]

Nice one zach spot on with the cheap reels that come in the combos definitely worth upgrading on the typical 20 or 30 $ combos . honestly its about technique when it comes to telescopic. Its not an ugly stick I got a feeling you can just about do as much with the small rig as with a full solid rig. granted the way you will do it will likely be different depending on what ya got to work with

[@FowlersMakeryandMischief]

ya definitely

[@TheGoatMumbler]

I know the rod is not available right now but do you remember how much it costs?

[@lillisprung4992]

Hey, what is the casting weight of this rod? Can't find anything in the discription.

[@middknightdream1577]

Try not to exceed 1oz of weight, mine has handled a 10lbs bass, but it was bent nearly in half, plus side this rod is very flexible.

[@Natural-Causes]

So I’m looking for recommendations for telescoping rods for my girls 6 and 8? We ATV out trails where we would like to fish so need the telescoping rods for ATV, I like the open cast but there difficult for my girls, can you recommend a quality closed cast reels for the telescoping rods? Thank for help enjoyed your video

[@middknightdream1577]

Buy a Zebco 404 ($10) or Zebco 33 ($20), both are solid choices, and both are available at Walmart.

[@thomasflores7817]

I’m just trying to find that little bag for the telescoping pole

[@AJXR6T]

You're losing me with these vids when the 30 day challenge could be rolling

[@FowlersMakeryandMischief]

I make videos about what i enjoy doing if you don't enjoy them fell no obligation to watch 30 day survival challenge starts airing next week

[@bahhab9361]

@@FowlersMakeryandMischief LOVE THESE VIDS!!!! Really enjoy your "off the wall videos" my fav was prob you and chris testing slingshots together!

[@astrazenica7783]

Lol, brilliant. I picked up a $30 one from Diathalon in France, its sweet but reel is crap as Fowler says. Gonna swap it out with high value Japanese reel off Amazon then it'll be spot on

[@izzy123412457]

You make a good actor to be on an infomercial .

[@aperson3168]

I like the intro

[@vaughn6122]

nice video

[@MountDrewticus]

I wish they had the high altitude back in stock!

[@Retro_lindsay]

Thank you I love telescopic rod tooooooo

[@benraiter136]

ok I love this channel but telescopic can never be as good as non telescopic.

[@FowlersMakeryandMischief]

not true completely as a blanket statement they can and are as good a class rod more often then they the small ways the may in some instances fall short

[@HighAltitudeBrands]

Hey Ben everyone has their own preference. Personally I designed this rod and case to make fishing easier. I love having everything in one small package ready to go, pull up to or hike to the fishing spot and start fishing.

[@yeoldtench7389]

If you have alot of broken rods ? then sit down strip of the lineguides and use the tips/top parts to build icefishing rods with handles and everything its fun and easy everyone can build their own icerods . just a tip thanks for some good ideas!

[@joejones2582]

You exaggerated just a little bit on the classic fishing rod🤣😏

[@heathwilson6366]

Wow I hope I don't have that bad of luck with my pole lol

Yes

[@chrishenry571]

Lol, where'd the soda go?

[@HighAltitudeBrands]

Glad you like the rod Zachary! If anyone has any question about our rod I would be happy to answer them.

[@kriselliott5866]

What kind of rod is it ?

[@AFatherToTheFatherless]

@@kriselliott5866 guess you proved he's a liar

[@subliminalvibes]

10Lbs OUT OF THE WATER!! 👍👍👍

[@danielserrano8719]

Hola yo también voy a pescar y siempre me las llevo desarmadas pero las dos cañas sirven

[@214dranksippa]

Comparing my 7'6 St.Croix rods and Penn rods, they can handle any fish you throw at them, but can the telescopic rods handle them as well? Let's say a 25-40 inch striper? Or a 20 pound cat? I dont know, I just imagine telescopic rods being really fragile.

[@undeadaeon9992]

Yes they can handle it as long as you tire the fish out with the drag on your reel.

[@hashmatpanda007]

love

[@OfficialRyanoff123]

Got ya I'll be asleep by the time u get back or the premiere starts 😭

[@FowlersMakeryandMischief]

sorry my friend watch it 3 time tomarow to make up for it if u wish ;)

[@OfficialRyanoff123]

@@FowlersMakeryandMischief Thanks just did, Nice job editing and other stuff. Keep The work up we enjoy it

[@zombie9516]

Lol fishing and subaru qualities change with the experience

[@amonGustavo07]

Im looking to get one for my motorcycle:)

[@ernestwalden3894]

I have a telescope rood n reel with a little tacklebox. I love mine. I put on dashboard of my company work truck. Im working close to kentucky lake most of the time. But dont tell anyone they might fire me if the boss finds out 😂

[@brodydowdell8265]

Definitely one sided

[@rodrussell8941]

Looked like Duffus and Beaver?

[@FowlersMakeryandMischief]

Duffers and beaver what's that ?

[@rodrussell8941]

@@FowlersMakeryandMischief LOL, Watching your parody on the telescoping fishing rods I was wanting to make a comment about some childhood characters but couldn't remember the names, I got close but got them wrong and thought post it anyway no one reads my comments anyway, but then you read it. Damn! I researched it some and found who I was thinking about, Its Goofus and Galant. Thats who you reminded me of but it was late and I was too tired to look it up last night. "Look Goofus runs with scissors pointing up, Galant walks with scissors pointing down. Thats what I wanted to relate to you. Thanks for busting me! Meant no disrespect, love the channel.

[@stevespizspizewski251]

Definitely one of your funnier ones I love my full size when I need it but on my motercycle size meters. Great for hiking as well. Looking forward to your new 30 day trip😛😛😛

Yes yes

[@whitalon]

bruh, just found your channel!

[@Edgunsuk]

Cant wait for the survival challenge you need to do a winter and summer one each year !!! got a base you can use in wales and friends in Sweden i could persuade to help if your ever interested :-0

[@FowlersMakeryandMischief]

Sweden that be neet

[@robert-andrenerbvik6222]

Norway aint to shabby neither

[@robert-andrenerbvik6222]

If you get there in march/april you can compete in "WM i skrei fiske"

[@talpalatnyizold]

musics somebody?

[@cjvilleneuve1566]

like my telescopic pole, but from my experience i dont have as much trouble handling my 2 piece rod around, so its not as elaborate for me to use it, i think both rod have theire places, but if i would have to chose 1 rod, i will choose the telescopic one for many logical reason.

[@FowlersMakeryandMischief]

ya most of that can just as easily happen to the telescoping one and straight wish it could never out preform an ugly stick but man can that thing travel well !!

[@cjvilleneuve1566]

@@FowlersMakeryandMischief keep abusing that rod, if it last you long enought im buying one from youre, store, i had a shimano expensive telescopic carbon rod, and it snapped so easily that im scared to pay good money now for a telescopic rod. let us updated bud .

[@firstname4337]

cane pole for the win !

[@robertmartinez2790]

It’s funny because it almost looks like you’re overreacting for dramatic affect but that’s really the reality of owning a two piece fishing pole😂

[@crowtein6104]

Just like most things there are pros and cons with both. Full stopped it duder.

[@FowlersMakeryandMischief]

ya definitely still love my ugly stick and you can never have to may fishing poles :)

[@crowtein6104]

Fowler's Makery and Mischief Of course! Who doesn’t love their ugly stick? If you ever want to film in California or northern Washington state let me know. You’re welcome to do your thing on my property. Plenty of fishing, hunting, hiking, camping etc etc.

[@copcuffs9973]

@@FowlersMakeryandMischief LOL, I thought it was funny that an add popped up n the middle of your commercial for telescoping 🔭 fishing poles 🎣 J.K. keep up the good work ❗ I went ice fishing with a ugly stick.

[@therrienvictor8474]

So the high altitude rod is good

[@andilimer1314]

telescopic fishing rod...folding shovel...what next goretex canoe !!!

[@FowlersMakeryandMischief]

wait are you spying on me howd you know

[@carlosGCT1981]

In my country, people are extremely prejudiced towards things that are out of the ordinary for them in their daily lives and seeing a person carrying a fishing rod in their hands generates looks of astonishment or comments that it is a program for people of low social status. They don't understand that fishing is a sport and that it can be practiced by everyone, even those who don't depend on fish to survive. Therefore, buying a telescopic rod of the best model available, for example. The DAIWA BBB and being able to hide it inside a backpack, avoids this entire unpleasant situation, in addition to being very practical and reliable. I love putting all my fishing gear in my backpack, taking the subway and going fishing without big bags in my hands.

[@milestesti4454]

I feel sorry for the classic

[@worldhook6335]

Sir plz give me a used reel

[@dwaynehixenbaugh8663]

Never have a problem with my one piece rods

[@johnnyharperscoutstable5386]

I like my take down big water ugly stick zach just a preference

[@rudysroots2789]

Are you done with Gerber? Haven’t seen the clothes or knives.

[@FowlersMakeryandMischief]

no just not waiting anytime on them they set me up and then nothing haven't even awenserd my last few emails

[@copcuffs9973]

@@FowlersMakeryandMischief Telescoping fishing poles are much easier to move with motorcycles. You should have a few videos of you on motorcycle (instead of just in the teaser.)

[@mystymain2050]

I literally just bought a telescoping rod. 🤣

[@shadowthorn9569]

Making it so much harder than it has to be, points for over dramatization, but I'll stick to my classic

[@FowlersMakeryandMischief]

Nothing like the action on a good rod so I will to except when I'm traveling or hiking wich is like half the time

[@shadowthorn9569]

I've just had too many bad experiences with telescoping rods, like theu break too easy, i trust my $3 2pcs rod more that the $80 telescoping rod i bought as a backpacking rod, which broke the first time i used it. I'd appreciate any advice you can give to prevent this from happening in the future, love your videos, you inspire me to get out more. Keep up the great work.

[@realfortin]

There are plenty of fish in the sea, throw your friend back in the water.

[@hamslicemcdooogle8080]

You could pull Chris because the wheels help you and make the weight you need to move him less. That’s why it would be easier to pull Chris on a bike than it would be to lift him. But you’re right that a 10lb fish that you’re reeling in won’t feel like 10lbs. Because of the “weightlessness” the water gives things. Technically you would be able to move a whale with that rod if it wasn’t fighting you, it would just move SUUUUUUPER slow because you wouldn’t be able to pull very hard

[@FowlersMakeryandMischief]

check out the coment I pinned what do you think the guy said it might only be 8 lbs when pulling chris

[@ace1666]

To avoid your rods getting all tangled up like that use rod socks