How strong is telescope rod? Have anyone brought Kmart telescope rod?

[Jasonfish1234]

Yea I had the same problem with the rings coming off easily. Better off paying a bit more and getting something half decent that will last in my opinion.

thank mate

[Jasonfish1234]

Issues with telescopic rod (especially the cheapo),
Hollow inside (not strong),
The ring guide is often only glued with cheap stuff, sliding it in and out and the rings often fall off.
I've seen a good one at Armadale Angling ages ago around $100 by Daiwa, doesn't exist anymore.

3-4 piece travel rod is much better, much more popular.

thank mate

[Jasonfish1234]

Hi, guy I just wonder how strong is kmarttelescope rod can it handle big snapper or carp.

How often are you going to be using this rod mate?
I’d also probably get a 3-5 piece rod myself

From everyone said about the tele rod. Is not great and broke easy, I decide that I'll using what I have for now. I don't mind using handline to catch snapper or carp at the moment. I'll buying those rod when I think is time to buy it.

[Lightningx]

Hi, guy I just wonder how strong is kmarttelescope rod can it handle big snapper or carp.

How often are you going to be using this rod mate?
I’d also probably get a 3-5 piece rod myself

From everyone said about the tele rod. Is not great and broke easy, I decide that I'll using what I have for now. I don't mind using handline to catch snapper or carp at the moment. I'll buying those rod when I think is time to buy it.

Have you caught big snappers with a handline before mate?

[Jasonfish1234]

Hi, guy I just wonder how strong is kmarttelescope rod can it handle big snapper or carp.

How often are you going to be using this rod mate?
I’d also probably get a 3-5 piece rod myself

From everyone said about the tele rod. Is not great and broke easy, I decide that I'll using what I have for now. I don't mind using handline to catch snapper or carp at the moment. I'll buying those rod when I think is time to buy it.

Have you caught big snappers with a handline before mate?

I caught big carp with handline. I'll be using gloves

[Sebb]

A telescopic rod usually about 40-50cm long. A decent one can cost $80 - $130
You can get a decent travel rod $100-$150 and down to 60cm or so.
A 6ft or 7ft travel rod at around $100-$150 lasts a lot longer, more durable.

[Fishbref]

I have a Shimano-something 12' surf telescope rod that I marry with a Daiwa GS-9 for surf bashing on family holidays when the car is too full to take me two-piece 15 footers, and it handles better than I expected. Salmon/tailor are a breeze, and the heaviest fish I have pulled out with it was a green sawfish of approx 20kg at Eden surf. It bends like a mofo, but no snappy snappy so far. It would handle snapper and carp no problem.

From memory, I got it from Compleat Angler for less than $50.

Edit, this the rod: https://www.fishingtackleshop.com.au/pr ... gJE3PD_BwE

[happyfriggincamper]

As everyone said, its better to get a more expensive but cheap multi piece. You'd risk breaking it on bigger carp then its $30 wasted. Put $5-10 aside when you can save it, when youve got enough wait for a sale and pull the trigger on buying one

[Jasonfish1234]

As everyone said, its better to get a more expensive but cheap multi piece. You'd risk breaking it on bigger carp then its $30 wasted. Put $5-10 aside when you can save it, when youve got enough wait for a sale and pull the trigger on buying one

thank

[smile0784]

I d9nt think you caught a big fish yet so you don't have to worry just stick to your hand line