Anyone have experience with telescopic casting rods?

[MassBass]

I am looking to enhance my urban mobility and I think having a telescopic outfit would be nice. Right now I am looking at bps, because I have a chunk of change in a card for them- the Bass Pro Shops Aventur1 Telescopic Casting Travel Rod. Of course I do not want to invest in a telescopic if it is a hassle, so I will gladly take recommendations for higher end brands, if you have had a positive experience with such brands. 

[DaubsNU1]

I have a 1990's vintage Cabela's C44x casting rod that has one telescoping section...I think it takes the 7 foot rod down under 6 foot. Love the rod. 

 

That's as close as I can get to a true telescoping fishing rod. 

 

If you like the feel, and the price is right...I say go for it. 

[GTN-NY]

I have a 7’ All Star MH jigging rod that compacts down to 5’. It’s a great rod and easy to carry in the car. Also had a couple flipping sticks that telescoped that were good also. I wish more companies would make them again. Now I have a 8’ flipping stick that’s a pain in the A to transport  

[NYWayfarer]

I have the Bass Pro Aventur1 Spinning rod. It’s decent for the price. The free floating guides take some getting used to. I am constantly checking them to see if they shift while casting.
 

 I was thinking of getting the casting version. I will probably spend $20 more than the cost of the Aventur1 and get a 4 piece Shimano Convergence D travel rod instead.

[QED]

Daiwa makes a telescoping casting rod as well as 3-section travel rods that come with a semi-hard case.  https://daiwa.us/collections/travel-rods  I have used their UL 4-section spinning rod and it works quite well.

[bulldog1935]

Absolutely agree with @QED on Daiwa as a recommended choice. 

The Japanese are big on multipiece and telescoping rods, because they travel everywhere by train, and want to save face in tight spaces. 

 

My only experience is a high-grade Smith stream rod (my buddy Lou has a Daiwa BBB ML spinner), and the Smith is one of the best rods I've ever cast in any configuration.

 

mine is for bike-fishing hill country county road crossings where you're not allowed to park a car

[QED]

19 hours ago, bulldog1935 said:

[Stuff deleted] (mine is for bike-fishing hill country county road crossings where you're not allowed to park a car)

Bike fishing?  Never even thought about that!  Thanks, that's my new goal this season. But road bikes don't usually do well off road so I'll have to do some research to find suitable venues.

[ike8120]

I have the Kastking Compass.

[bulldog1935]

@QED here's my Cross frame, built upright, big 35-mm gravel tires  Paul canti brakes, geared 2x9 with a granny ring and custom cassette - functions more like two 1x9, road and off-road - the big ring gives narrow road gears - granny ring gives single-track control and climbs trees - still fast for pavement distance. 

Half-frame bag with multipiece fly rod tube in the rod travel spot.  I add rando bag on front rack to carry fishing bag and wading shoes. Ostrich bags - JDM at Alex's Cycle. 

The collapsed casting rod is an inch shorter than the fly rod tube - easy fit in the half frame bag. 

Plus you can carry it lined, which makes it easier to set up moving from crossing to crossing.  First JDM rod I've ever seen with a hook keeper. 

[freelancer27]

I have two versions of the Daiwa B.B.B. They are fantastic. Very well made, light and very sensitive for what they are.

Prices fluctuate quite a bit here on these. But they are worth it.

[MassBass]

What vendor do you use for the daiwa rods?

[freelancer27]

On 4/16/2022 at 3:32 PM, MassBass said:

What vendor do you use for the daiwa rods?

The B.B.B. rods are only sold on JDM websites to my knowledge. 

[ATA]

when it comes to telescopic and 3 or 4 pcs rods, Your best option is JDM.

I have only one telescopic rod for BFS that made by Abu Garcia.

If you looking for quality, I strongly recommend you to look for a 4 pcs rod rather than telescopic rods.

[bulldog1935]

FishingShop.Kiwi has Daiwa BBB casting in stock, 3 lengths, 6'1" MF and longer ML and M.   $40 to ship. 

 

[Cory20]

I have a Dobyns Legend Tournament 7'6 collapsible flipping rod. Goes from 7'6" down to 5'6"? I like it.

[fishwizzard]

I have a Daiwa BBB 666TMLRB and really like it but for one glaring flaw:  It doesn't have alignment marks on the sections.  It's an insane oversight and every non-paint/sealer thing I have tried to use has come off the blank in a few uses.  

 

But otherwise it's a great rod and I am on the cusp of buying a dedicated reel for it and switching to using it for more of my "Hiking but some fishing" trips.  I am very much over either having to alter my path due to having a 6' fragile stick in my hand or missing out on fishing due to not bringing a rod along.  

[MassBass]

Hey guys thanks for the comments. I bought the BPS rod I mentioned in the op. I have used it thrice, and finally broke it in properly yesterday with 4 good bass smashin a topwater. I thought it seemed like a quality rod when i received it some months back. Take your time setting it up and retracting it, a broken tip is an accident waiting to happen. May require some adjustment while fishing, but so do two pieces. I should get a better reel for it now.