Telescopic Handle Rods

[Sonik]

So, I think this coming year I'm going to try to get more specific with my longer rods. I have a 7'3" H/F *** Black that I use as an all around flip/pitch/punch/frog type rod. It barely fits diagonally in my boat's rod locker.

I have been searching for rods with telescopic butt sections where the blank recedes into the handle. I understand that there may be durability, weight, and sensitivity concerns for some folks. Others will say to but the standard 1-piece and keep it on deck. But that's not the route I want to go. I was looking for some ideas on rods.

I have found the Kistler Magnesium which is a bit out of my price range. I think Johnny Morris' store's best rods are the Extreme and the newer Crankin Stick have telescopic models under $100. But, I try not to so business with them for personal/political reasons (BoA) but I worry that's going to be the best option.

Are there any more that anyone can think of? Definitely need a flippin stick but would like to add something with a little more moderate action for deep diving cranks so I can fish Kentucky Lake ledges this summer with something other than a Carolina rigs, jigs, and dropshots.

[John G]

I have always wanted a Loomis FSR904X. It is a 7'6" Flippin Stick w/a telescopic handle and a Moderate Fast Action. They are not made anymore but they are always on eBay.

[Fishes in trees]

I have the blue Kistler ( I think it is the Argon series), IDK,  the 7'5" pitching stick which telescopes.   It is a good rod and I use it for my primary bubba drop shot rod.  Back in the day, All Star made a 6'10" Super Jig MH telescoping rod.  I have that rod and for the most part, it is on the bench, but when I fish as a co-angler, for space saving reasons, I bring that rod as my primary jig rod.   I used to have a 7 1/2' Team Diawa pitching/flipping rod, but a buddy borrowed it and hasn't returned it yet.   That was a few years ago.  Keep looking, there are lots of telescopic rods out there, in all kinds of different actions, you'll eventually find one that you like.

 

Back in the day, I was in a fishing tackle store, with not enough money and I came across a Team Diawa Guido Hibdon 6'4" finesse rod, that telescoped down to  5 1/2' or so.   I couldn't buy it that day and when I went back a few days later it was gone.   I've looked for a similar rod ever since then and never came across one.

[F14A-B]

Used a avid 7'10" telescopic with sic guides for years.. Great rod, convenient and never a problem..I believe they still offer this rod with Alconites but it will be over your budget. Nonetheless, I don't see telescopic as a handicap at all.

[Blues19]

Daiwa has their Light and Tough series of rods that are pretty dang nice and fit what you may want.  I have the 7' Crankin rod that i LOVE and use on the Ledges at Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley.  As for their Flipping stick, they have one that is 7'6" and Teliscopic.  They also have a 5 year warrenty, which should put away your durability concerns.  I want sure if they still made them, but they are available through Dawia.  I would really suggest them.

[adam32]

I have an old g-loomis gl3 6'8" MH rod that has a telescopic butt section. I've never really understood the purpose of it. Don't know why loomis would offer a telescopic rod that's only 6'8".

[F14A-B]

I have an old g-loomis gl3 6'8" MH rod that has a telescopic butt section. I've never really understood the purpose of it. Don't know why loomis would offer a telescopic rod that's only 6'8".

I had this rod, as I recall from the loomis web site it was coined a quick into action pitching rod or something to that effect.. I actually used it for tube work ( Trigged) as well as bigger jerk baits..I know it sure was handy, as it stowed away nicely.

[Sonik]

I've been doing some searching and it looks like Cabela's has their Fish Eagle 50 in a 7'6" telescoping handle model. That may be what I go with. It's not on their website but it's in the catalog I just received. I believe the Fish Eagle rods go on sale periodically for $50 (from $90) and are highly regarded in the price range.

I am in love with their ZX rods at their $70 sale price. I wish I knew about those before I bought 4 *** Black rods.

I really just like and feel good about Cabela's fishing products. I love their Pork Chop and Grave Digger cranks. I've looked at trying out their plastics over my usual Zooms. I think I'll try the Fish Eagle broom stick.

[Jeff H]

Those new Fish Eagle 50 rods are really decent sticks!  

[Sonik]

I hear that but we'll see. I may make a trip up to Louisville soon and I'll swing in the Cabela's near there to check them out. If they go on sale before then, I'll order it and return if necessary.

Now to get a reel for it. Lew's Tournament or Pro probably. If I can get it combo'd with a Cabela's reel, I may try one. Both made by Daiwa, the Prodigy looks ok and they have a new 12 bearing "Arachnid" model.

[Senko lover]

Have you seen that fishing fails video where the guys pulls out his telescopic rod, bends it to put the hook on, and breaks it? It's so funny.

[Sonik]

Have you seen that fishing fails video where the guys pulls out his telescopic rod, bends it to put the hook on, and breaks it? It's so funny.

Nope but you hear about high end rods snapping on casts all the time. Typically, it happens after the rod has been stepped on or cracked and then it takes the slightest bend or flex and it goes.

I won't say a telescopic handle is lighter or more durable than a 1-piece. I'm saying that's what I have to go with if I want a flippin stick to fit in my rod locker.

Still would like to find one with a more moderate action for heavier/deeper cranks. That will be trickier.

[honestangler]

On 1/13/2015 at 7:24 PM, ataris41 said:

Daiwa has their Light and Tough series of rods that are pretty dang nice and fit what you may want.  I have the 7' Crankin rod that i LOVE and use on the Ledges at Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley.  As for their Flipping stick, they have one that is 7'6" and Teliscopic.  They also have a 5 year warrenty, which should put away your durability concerns.  I want sure if they still made them, but they are available through Dawia.  I would really suggest them.

Do you know more about that Daiwa?? I just got one from a friend. It's 7' 6" and has a collapsible handle, but I can't find reviews on it even after googling the code on the handle. It might be mis-marked...not sure.

[Wbeadlescomb]

The solution here is to buy a new boat with a bigger rod locker lol

[Delaware Valley Tackle]

There are no sensitivity or durability issues with a QUALITY multi piece or telescopic Rod blank. 

[webertime]

On the more inexpensive side the Daiwa Procyon, Aird and Jupiter (Walmart version of the Aird) all have 7'6" H telescopic model.  I've got the Jupiter as a frog rod and I like it.  I could see it working for deep cranks a flipping in a pinch.  I've got much higher end Heavy rods and I am not saying that they are comparable, however the dollar:function ratio is off the charts with the Jupiter.  Look around your Walmarts, they are often on clearance, I got mine for $19.

 

[blckshirt98]

Phenix makes their Elixir Trout rods in 3 telescopic models ("Elixir Flipping") - I use the FX802-1X as a dedicated drop-shot rod, and it's a TON of fun to fish with that.  The vendor rep said he has a few people in SoCal that uses it to fish in the surf as well.  They have a sturdier FX803-1X that's rated for 1/8-3/4oz lures, but I've never held it in hand to see how it would hold up to what you want to use a telescopic rod for.

[ChrisD46]

BPS makes a 7'6" telescopic baitcast rod which I use for flipping and C-Rig ... It's a IM-6 rod which does the job .