The Best Telescopic Fishing Rod 2020 – My Top 10

Are you looking for the best telescopic fishing rod?

Over the past few years, telescopic fishing rods have become very popular amongst anglers.

This is mainly because of two reasons: they are affordable and their collapsible design makes them extremely portable.

In fact, because they are so portable many fishermen keep one in their cars at all times should they ever drive past a lake or pond they’d like to fish.

Once again as with many fishing gear, there are so many on the market to choose from how can you know which one is the best collapsible fishing rod?

Let’s discuss a few fishing rods on the market and why we think they are the best.

The Best Telescopic Fishing Rod 2020 – My Top 10 Picks

Here is a quick preview of my tops picks. For more information on each one, please keep reading below.

• Plusinno
• Sougayilang
• Eagle Claw
• Whistytwig
• FishyOak
• Lixada Pen Fishing Rod
• KastKing BlackHawk II
• High Altitude Telescopic Rod
• Goture Sword
• Bassdash Alien Travel Rod

Plusinno’s telescopic fishing rod

Features:

• Freshwater & Saltwater Fishing
• Carbon Fiber and Fiberglass
• Available in 5 different sizes ranging from 5.91 feet to 9.84 feet (collapsible sizes 17 inches to 21 inches)
• Includes a 3000 spinning reel, gear ratio: 5.2:1

The first to make our list is Plusinno’s telescopic fishing rod.

This rod is definitely one of the best telescopic rods you’re likely to find on the market.

Excelling at all the things that a telescopic rod needs to, this rod is incredibly portable and very easily collapsed.

Even while possessing the bonuses of a portable rod this rod from Plusinno manages to maintain many of the strengths that come with traditional rods such as strength and flexibility.

Let’s face it.

Collapsible fishing rods that travel with us, aren’t always treated the best as they should. In fact, you probably treat your favorite technique fishing rod much better.

However, they do serve a purpose. They are portable and they allow us to go fishing at that unforeseen moment.

Because they tend to take a beating you need something that is going to last.

For that reason, it is important to have a pole that can handle such stress. The Plusinno’s telescopic fishing rod can do just that.

It is manufactured from high-quality stainless steel and carbon fiber.

Thanks to the quality design of this rod the telescopic sections lock firmly into place when extending the rod and are not likely to retract until you need to put it away.

Overall this is probably THE best telescopic fishing rod out there and is certainly worth checking out.

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Sougayilang

Features:

• Freshwater & Saltwater Fishing
• Carbon Fiber & E-Glass Composite
• Available in 6 different sizes ranging from 5.91 feet to 11.81 feet (Collapsible sizes from 18.5 inches to 27.6 inches)

Another thing to consider when looking for a collapsible fishing rod is the strength.

Something that is going to handle a big fish. After all, we never know the exact moment that a big bass may strike.

One such pole that can handle big fish is the Sougayilang Telescopic Fishing Rod.

This is an exquisitely designed rod.

It is made from carbon fiber and glass. This unique combination gives you a fishing rod that is extremely powerful and yet sensitive at the same time.

Just how powerful is this little rod?

The website claims that you can deadlift up to 10 pounds.

There is no question about it the body is both lightweight and built to withstand a seriously big fish on the other side of the line.

It’s really quite astounding the amount of rod that Sougayilang was able to fit into such a light and small package with the smallest model of this range weighing just over 5 ounces and being less than 19 inches long when closed.

The biggest model can extend to 11 feet and collapse down to just under 30 inches.

Another great feature is that this pole is equipped with stainless steel guides with Ceramic inserts which means it is saltwater approved!

Finally, a collapsible fishing rod you can use on the sea.

Due to the lightweight yet sturdy nature of the rod I’d highly recommend the Sougayilang for hiking or camping trips, a perfect addition to a backpack to easily allow for fishing on such trips.

One of the most impressive features of the Sougayilang is the way in which the rod slides in to contract and then how well it locks back into place when you’re ready to fish.

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Eagle Claw Collapsible Rod

Features:

• Freshwater fishing
• Fiberglass construction
• 5 feet 6 inches long
• Spinning reel included
• 13.5 inches when collapsed

Sometimes when fishing on the run you just want something that is simple. 

The next fishing pole to make our list of the best collapsible fishing rod is just that.

I am proud to introduce you to the Eagle Claw Collapsible Rod. This is a very simple fiberglass retractable spinning fishing rod. It is available in a good all-around fishing length of 5 feet 6 inches.

Best of all it comes with a spinning reel.

I must warn you that the reel isn’t a reel to write home about, but the cool thing is it is simple.

Makes a great pole for kids just starting to get into the sport.

Whistytwig Collapsible Fishing Rod

Features:

• Freshwater & Saltwater Fishing
• IM6 Carbon Fiber
• 7 feet 2.5 inches long
• Line Weight: 8 – 15 pounds
• Lure Weight: .17 to 1.4 ounces
• 19.5 inches collapsed

The next collapsible fishing rod on our list is the Whistytwig Telescopic.

The Whistywig is made with an ultra-light IM6 carbon fiber material that really sets it apart from the competition.

Couple that with a durable graphite reel seat and you have yourself a durable fishing rod that you can bring just about anywhere.

While other options on this list have a variety of different sizes available. The Whistytwig is only available one size option.

It measures 86.5 inches or about 7 feet 2.5 inches long.

I have found this size to be a good all-around fishing rod that you can use for just about anything.

When collapsed it measures just 19.5 inches.

If you are looking for a good role at an affordable price. the Whistytwig might be the best option for you.

FishOaky

Features:

• Freshwater & Saltwater Fishing
• Carbon Fiber and Fiberglass blank
• 2 sizes available 5.90 feet and 6.89 feet
• Option to include a spinning reel
• Power Rating: Medium

Next up, let’s take a look at what the FishyOak Collapsible has to offer.

This rod is a carbon fiber and fiberglass blank, making it both sensitive and durable. It is available in two good all-around sizes being 5.90 feet and 6.89 feet long.

You do have the option to buy the combo which includes a spinning reel with a 5.2:1 gear ratio.

Approved for both freshwater and saltwater fishing.

Lixada Pen Fishing Rod

Features:

• Aluminum Alloy & Glass steel fiber rod
• 2 size options, 1 meter, 1.4 meters.
• Collapsible length 8 inches
• Includes a small spinning reel
• Gear ratio: 4.3:1
• Available in a number of different colors

Wouldn’t it be great if we could carry around a fishing rod in our pocket?

Finally, this is made possible with the Lixada Pen fishing rod.

And as you can see from the picture above it is called a pen fishing rod for a reason. When retracted it is as small as a pen that you can put in your front shirt pocket.

In fact, the 1-meter model collapses down to just 8 inches.

Imagine that, owning a fishing rod that is only 8 inches long. I know some friends that have a small phone bigger than this rod.

If you are looking for a super portable fishing rod, the Lixada Pen Fishing Rod might just be your answer.

KastKing BlackHawk II

Features:

• Freshwater & Saltwater Fishing
• Carbon Fiber blank with a glass tip
• Available in 14 different sizes and actions
• Ranging from 6 feet 6 inches to 8 feet
• Collapsed sizes ranging from 21.7 inches to 26 inches

The KastKing BlackHawk II is another incredibly portable telescopic fishing rod that makes it all too easy to go fishing wherever you like.

Just like others on this list, the Blackhawk is an incredibly light and durable rod, this time thanks to the fact that the rod is fashioned out of high-density 24-ton carbon matrix blank and a glass tip.

The combination of these two materials is what allows for an insane amount of sensitivity in such an incredibly lightweight rod.

Along with the quality materials used for the main body of the rod the real seat and guides are made of approved corrosion-resistant materials to ensure that the rod doesn’t damage even when used in saltwater.

One of the best things to be said for the Blackhawk is that it doesn’t really feel like a telescopic rod.

The Blackhawk feels just like a traditional rod is meant to and it would be hard to tell that it’s telescopic until it gets packed up.

Lastly, it is available in 14 different sizes and actions meaning that you can easily find the perfect rod for your fishing needs.

This is really a telescopic rod that stands out even amongst the best.

High Altitude Telescopic Rod

Features:

• 24-ton carbon fiber & M6 graphite material
• Available in 3 different sizes, 5.5 feet, 6 feet, and 6.5 feet.
• Collapsed size: 16 inches
• Rod Weight: 6 ounces
• Abu Garcia Pro Max Reel
• 1000 size spinning reel
• Case included

The highly portable High Altitude Telescopic is a rod that is made from carbon fiber mixed with M6 graphite to create a strong, lightweight and sensitive rod.

The high altitude telescopic is available in 3 different sizes ranging from 5.5 feet to 6.5 feet. When collapsed it measures 16 inches and only weighs 6 ounces.

The best part about this combo is the fishing reel.

Many telescopic combos will offer a very inexpensive and cheaply made reel. This makes sense because oftentimes we just want something simple.

However, with High Altitude Combo, it comes with the Abu Garcia Pro Max spinning reel size 1000. Which is really a decent reel for just about any type of fishing.

Lastly, it includes an 18-inch case that will protect your investment wherever you may go.

Goture Sword

Features:

• Freshwater and Saltwater fishing
• 24-ton carbon fiber & E-glass composite
• Available in 5 different sizes
• Ranging from 6.8 feet to 11.8 feet
• Collapsed sizes: 1.59 feet to 2.24 feet

No doubt when shopping for the best telescopic fishing rod you are looking for a rod that is lightweight, durable, and extremely portable.

It is for those reasons we selected the next rod.

Along with the usual lightweight and portability of a telescopic fishing rod, the Goture Sword Telescopic also boasts an EVA anti-slip handle, because who doesn’t like the little luxuries when fishing?

This telescopic fishing rod is manufactured with a high-quality mixture of carbon fiber and fiberglass, an incredible innovation that has allowed rods like the Goture to remain durable and lightweight whilst maintaining that all too necessary sensitivity.

The Goture Sword is available in a number of different sizes ranging from 6.8 feet to over 11 feet.

The smallest one (6.8 feet) measures 1.59 feet long when retracted and weighs in at 6.1 ounces. As you can see this option is an easy size to stow away wherever needed.

Yet again the combination of design elements proves that telescopic fishing rods are truly something special.

Bassdash Alien Travel Rod

Features:

• Multi-layer 30-ton carbon fiber blank
• Available in 5 different sizes
• Ranging from 6 feet to 12 feet long
• Collapsed lengths ranging from 15.4 inches to 21.8 inches
• Rod weight ranging from 3.9 ounces to 12.6 ounces

Few things are more frustrating than breaking a fishing pole when fishing. This is especially true when you have a big fish on the other end.

You will not have that experience with quite possibly the best telescopic fishing rod the Bassdash Alien Travel Rod.

This is a beautifully built pole made from a multi-layer 30-ton premium carbon fiber.

Being made with carbon fiber, this rod is an exquisite piece of workmanship that has the sensitivity required to feel even the smallest of bites while on the water.

Another rod that is perfectly suited for traveling with you, the Bassdash telescopic fishing pole is available in a number of different sizes and actions ranging from 6 feet to 12 feet long.

The smallest model (6 feet) is just 15.4 inches long when collapsed and weighs just 3.9 ounces.

Overall this is an incredibly versatile rod that is great to take with you just about anywhere.

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Final Thoughts

So which rod do you like best?

In this post, we took a look at 10 quality fishing poles, all of which have different characteristics.

Now the choice is up to you. Look for the one that will best fit your fishing needs.

What do you think is the best collapsible fishing rod? Share with us your thoughts in the comments section below.