Telescoping Trolling Rods

[BKfishing]

I really like the Daiwa RG trolling rods. Nice handle, plenty of power (I use them for river salmon), come in two lengths and cost around $50.

The Shimano Compre is another great rod too. Have only held them in my hand and not fished though.

[NailsWI]

Love my Okumas

[Doog]

Try filtering all rods on scheels site for “telescoping”. The telescoping selection is under the “rod pieces” filter. There are a couple of models available.

[Ozark Bob]

I guess I am goofy with my rods. I have a different rod for each presentation. Length and action. Some will double up, but most suit just one presentation. Cranks, Lead core, Dipsy and riggers. The only cork handles I have are for hand held presentations only. BB, casting and jigging. Bob

[KPKyllo]

Originally Posted by Doog

Try filtering all rods on scheels site for “telescoping”. The telescoping selection is under the “rod pieces” filter. There are a couple of models available.

Very few options though.

[Doog]

Originally Posted by KPKyllo

Very few options though.

What is your point? I know there is massive difference between a couple and a few.

I was just trying to point out filtering differently might help the OP out, maybe it will maybe it won’t.

Some posts truly amaze me.

[KenG]

I have over 9 of the Scheels blue 8'6 telescopic rods. Nice soft rod for crawler harnesses. Poor construction quality. I have had at least 4 rods with eyelet inserts popping out, and a similar amount of but caps falling off. I have glued the butt caps back on, When you loose a rod eye insert -that's it for that rod.
Scheels used to have a lifetime replacement, it is now three years?? with a receipt. NOT worth the grief.

I have moved over to the St Croix eyecon 8'6 rods - no issues. But much more expensive. You get what you pay for.
No more scheels rods
The compre rods are nice - but I am spoiled on the EVA handles and St Croix rods.

Whatever rods you buy - get extras for backups.

[Waxy]

Originally Posted by KenG

The compre rods are nice - but I am spoiled on the EVA handles and St Croix rods.

The Compre rods have EVA rear grips and full cork front grips.

Best of both worlds!

Waxy

[Gary Korsgaden]

This thread started with a angler looking for telescoping rods. "There aren't very many selections" since the Gary Roach sold out.

I like telescoping because they fit into a rod locker, otherwise see little need for it to telescope.

[Waxy]

Originally Posted by Gary Korsgaden

This thread started with a angler looking for telescoping rods. "There aren't very many selections" since the Gary Roach sold out.

I like telescoping because they fit into a rod locker, otherwise see little need for it to telescope.

It's SOOOO convenient though Gary lol, and longer rods are definitely nicer for trolling.

I can put 12' rods in my side rod shelves, but it's a pain at that length, and then if I'm not trolling, they're always taking up prime real estate because there's no where else to put them.

I tried some 2 piece rods, totally not worth the hassle in my opinion. If you have to assemble rods and break them down every time you want to troll a stretch, it's a major deterrent to using them. Not to mention the endless tangles and rigging problems. I got rid of them ASAP.

Having a really nice 8-9' rod that will easily and quickly go into the rod locker is pretty priceless to me.

Waxy