Are telescopic rods any good?
searching for 7ft spinning and 9ft fly rods a lot I've encountered are telescopic would I be right to be wary of these.
It isn't about the rod in your hand, it's what you do with it that counts. I've never once caught a fish that has come out of the water and said "Nice rod!"
I have two telescopic rods, one is a 11" carp rod, the other is a 9" spinning/light pier rod. I have enjoyed great success using both and they are so useful in the fact that they fit inside a suitcase or can be left in the boot of your car for an impromptu/opportunistic fish.
Obviously, you get what you pay for, but I can't see what's wrong with them.
I would recommend getting a travel fly rod made up from 5 or 6 sections that will collapse to the size of a telescopic - there are some nice ones on the market.
Have a look here for the fly rod http://www.bosfish.co.uk/PRODUCTS/outfits/be095travelfly.htm
Not the most expensive but good enough.
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