Best telescoping rod? (Not multipiece)

[Baz.]

I'm currently on the hunt for a good telescoping rod that I can bring on hikes. Most responses from people I see say go the multi sectional route but I'm specifically looking for telescoping because of the quick set up. This will be used for when we stop for 20-30 minutes along streams. The current one I seem to see that people like is the Daiwa BBB. JDM though so the price is steep. Anyone have any other rod suggestions I should check out?

 

Thanks in advance

[govallis]

I've tried many and have been using the Quantum as my only rod for more than 6 months now. It is graphite (IM6), medium action, 6.6', very light (3.85 oz), normal handle length. The only down side is the crappy guides, but I replaced the tip guide (very easy for $2.5) to make this rod perfect. And it is widely available in many stores such as Cabela's and Sportsmanswarehouse, for only $20.

 

Both spinning and baitcast are available. I only wish the collapsed length is 3" shorter. 19.5" is difficult to put in a bag and 16.5" will be much easier.

 

There are many on ebay and amazon. But most of them are too stiff (very fast action), will loose fish for treble hooks. Most of them have a stupidly LONG handle. Most of them are still too long when collapsed, defeating all the purpose of a collapsible.

 

This video has great info on the details about weight and length, although action info is missing and I don't agree with him on the long handle:

 

 

[kenmitch]

A shorter regular rod could come in handy on hikes to fend off critters....Just say'n 

 

[KP Duty]

Probably the glx flippin rod available from around '95-2002.  Hard to find...

[fishwizzard]

I try to couple inexpensive ones off of Amazon and they were all kind of terrible. I ended up picking up a Daiwa BBB and it's well worth the money.  Once it's fully set up it feels rock solid.  It does have an extremely short handle and the action is on the Mod side of ModFast.  

[Baz.]

On 7/28/2018 at 10:11 PM, fishwizzard said:

I try to couple inexpensive ones off of Amazon and they were all kind of terrible. I ended up picking up a Daiwa BBB and it's well worth the money.  Once it's fully set up it feels rock solid.  It does have an extremely short handle and the action is on the Mod side of ModFast.  

Awesome. Sold me enough. Now just to find one with reasonable shipping.