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5/8/2008 1:52:13 AM EDT
Does anyone have any that they suggest for good value and durability???

I'm just looking for one that will be compact and easy to carry for my camping trips
5/9/2008 4:09:40 PM EDT
[#1]
Don't know what you want to fish for or how fancy you want to get but they used to sell these telescopic crappie rods that are about 3 ft. long collapsed and 9 or 10 ft. long extended.  No rod and reel, kind of work like the old cane poles.
5/9/2008 4:56:18 PM EDT
[#2]
I'm no fisherman, but I know better than to ever recommend, or suggest a telescoping rod.
I do recall that a Field and Stream editor made an excellent suggestion when asked to suggest a telescoping rod, he informed the person that asked the question that they'd be happy to refund the cost of his subscription.

A lightweight two piece rod fits about anywhere, and it's far superior.
To that end, I picked up an Ugly Stik spinning combo at Bass Pro, it was less than 30bux. It's plenty good enough for pan fish, and small mouth bass.
5/13/2008 2:17:56 AM EDT
[#3]
Yeah Thanks.

I know telescopic is normally not the way to go....but I'm REALLY trying to pack something super compact.

and Panfish is all I need, I'm not looking for anything seriously super.
5/13/2008 4:34:55 PM EDT
[#4]
i have recently bought Cabela's Fish Eagle II Spinning Pack Rod 6'6" medium and i cannot complain for a medium priced rod it is very nice...that rod with a shimano sahara that i picked up from dicks for a 1/3 off being last years model has brought me some nice smallies and eyes from the kankakee river...i leave this in my car with a small plano box with a couple of my favorite cranks, few spinners, some jigs and misc and i can hit any river and most small lakes around and come out with fish...
5/13/2008 5:21:23 PM EDT
[#5]
I would also recommend a four piece pack or travel rod. Cabelas sells them, as does Bass Pro Shops. A six foot rod should break down to 18 inch pieces, which is about the size of a telescoping rod.
5/14/2008 4:50:21 PM EDT
[#6]
Just get a 2-piece 5'6" Ultralight if you're looking or a panfish rod, breaks down to around 2'8" and is crazy light
5/17/2008 7:00:30 PM EDT
[#7]
I'd almost just pack a reel some tip ties and some eyes and try to scrounge up a decent branch out in the field then use a telescoping.
5/18/2008 6:58:58 PM EDT
[#8]

Quoted:
Yeah Thanks.

I know telescopic is normally not the way to go....but I'm REALLY trying to pack something super compact.

and Panfish is all I need, I'm not looking for anything seriously super.

Make a cane pole.
Take fishing line, hooks, sinkers, bobbers.
Then cut a branch when you want to fish.
It'll all fit into a small plastic box, and you won't even know it's there.
6/14/2008 11:15:32 PM EDT
[#9]
Look around, or maybe make your own. Some of the ones I've seen, look like they could possibly make good walking sticks while still being a functional pole. I was thinking about buying one, they can be fairly useful in the right situations. I saw one that was a Cabela's brand, and looked decent enough.