Telescopic Fishing Rod

February 24th, 2010 | in Fishing Leave a comment

A telescopic fishing rod is a fishing rod that has the ability to either collapse itself to a shorter distance or lengthen itself to a further distance. Telescopic fishing rods can come in all shapes and sizes, from short rods like the pen fishing rod all the way to rods that are 20 to 30 feet long. This makes these fishing rods very convenient to bring when traveling on buses, small cars, and trains.

Most telescopic rods use the same material that normal rods are made out of. Most normal rods however can only be split into one or two pieces, but a telescopic rod is one full piece that is easily collapsible. Fiberglass and graphite make excellent materials for these rods because it makes them easy to slip into each other when they close and out of each other when they open. Composites of these materials can be used as well.

Some telescopic fishing rods have been specially designed to add strength to each section of the rod so when at full length it is still just as strong as a conventional fishing rod. Just like there are many types and grades of normal fishing rods, there are also many types of telescopic rods.

A telescopic fishing rod is designed for reel fishing and should be cared and maintained similarly to normal fishing rods, although there are a few differences. When a telescopic rod is opened be sure that it isn’t whipped out like a conventional fishing rod, whipping the fishing rod out may cause the hinges to tweak making it difficult to close. When closing the rod you should twist each section slightly while collapsing it, many collapsible rods come with covers to protect tips of each section. If your rod does not have any of these tips, you may want to purchase some.

Telescopic fishing rods are very popularly used among surf fishermen and they are also popular for casual fishermen as well. Taking a 10 foot or 14 foot rod can be very cumbersome, so a fishing rod that can close is much more convenient. The more sections the rod has the more it is able to curve. Additional sections also allow the weight of the rod to be distributed better and less stress is placed upon it. The stronger fishing rod you have the farther you will be able to cast it. You will also be able to catch stronger fish and the rod is less vulnerable to breaking. If you are a little strapped for cash, you can find used telescopic fishing rods wherever used fishing tackle is sold.