Collapsible Fishing Rod

When does a fishing rod get written up in the Washington Post? When it sets a world record, like the GoFastandLight Ultralight Collapsible Fishing Pen Rod and Spinning reel. This collapsible fishing rod, as the Post reported, has the distinction of being the “world’s smallest fishing pole.” It weighs in at just 55 grams and measures 36 inches when at full length. But snap it apart into its composite segments and it will fit right into your pocket.

A fishing rod that’s this compact is a worthy asset to a hiking expedition, when light weight and minimum bulk are key. Needless to say, you won’t find many rods that are anywhere near this small. But you won’t have to, as long as you’re looking for a collapsible fishing rod. This includes any fishing rod that is not one solitary pole, but several segments that fit atop each other. They snap together when you are ready to fish and snap apart when you are done.

The Daiwa Mini Spin Travel Pack is one very popular brand of collapsible fishing rod. It’s available in two packaged deals: an ultralight spinning rod and reel combo, or an ultra-light spin cast. Both give you a four-feet-six-inches ultra-light fishing rod (made of four segments) and a complementary carry container with compartments for gear and tackle. The reel has a twist buster that reduces line twist, a ball bearing, a fold-down handle, and a left-and-right retrieve.

A few fishing rods come close to the GoFastandLight’s tiny size. One, the TeleBrands Fish Pen, measures 8 inches long when folded up into its carry case and 37 inches when fully assembled. A closed-face reel and tiny hooks and bobbers are included. Don’t plan on catching any really big fish with this, but it holds up well if you’re out for smaller game.

The Emmrod Packer fishing pole is a slightly heavier rod, though small, too: 14 inches when folded up and 22 inches when put together. The rod itself is just 14 inches, if you’re not counting the handle and the Shakespeare reel. For such a tiny rod, it gets high praise from reviewers for being a rod that casts very well.

Another compact fishing rod-plus-reel, the Mitchell Traveller’s Full-Size Fishing Set, combines a five-segment graphite fishing rod with an open-faced aluminium reel that has four guides. Make sure the guides line up and you’ll be very pleased with its performance.

Posted September 19th, 2010 in Fishing Rods, Shopping.

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Collapsible Fishing Rod

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