EOW XPEDITE Portable Telescopic Fishing Rods, Spinning & Casting Poles

When ordering this rod I fully expected it to break in the first couple casts, but I was pleasantly surprised. I was able to fit it in a small tackle box and carry it through dense woods to the bank of a pond. After around 30 minutes of casting I caught what might be my PB on this rod. It was a good fight but the rod held out and I was able to get a largemouth bass onto the bank. I found it helpful to shorten the rod when casting around heavy coverage and then extend it after. It looks quite good for a rod this cheap and it is very portable with its small size. When you extend the rod to its full length it actually locks quite well. It also comes with a small carry bag if you are worried about scratching it or breaking off the eyelets. I would highly recommend this rod if you are looking to go into deep woods to fish a remote pond.

I love telescoping poles for their convenience traveling, hiking and getting in and out of weedy/bushy/confined areas. I’ve had a few - some were crap. This a decent fishing pole by any measure.

The quality of this rod is good for the price. I did have to do a small repair to the reel locking ring. it came unglued. I was going to pair this with an ultralight reel and use it for panfish but its too stiff to make that a fun combo. I ended up putting a bait caster on it and its fun but a little stiff on the action.

If you’re wondering like I was as to what are the differences between the standard and “Pro” version of the EOW Xpedite rods, I purchased both in 5’6” lengths because I wanted different colors. The only notable differences I could identify was that the handle of the Pro is about 1/2inch shorter. The materials look to be identical besides a couple subtle branding label differences. So what’s the differences between the pro and standard? 1. Color of the rod Pro= Blue, standard= Maroon. 2. Branding labels on the reel collar 3. Handle is 1/2 inch longer on the standard than the Pro. Overall, I really like these rods. They feel good quality and are nice and compact for me to leave in the back of my car and take up very little space. I mounted Zebco Omega Pro spincast reels on them and they hold the reels nice and snug.

I read nothing but good reviews about this pole I was excited to get it, but on my first cast, it broke snap right in half!

I would have given a 4 but the screw hold down for the reel fell apart the first time I put a reel on the pole. Just regleued it . The hole rod had sharp edges and needed to be sanded. Once I did a little work to it, its working well. As well the heel of the rod was placed wrong and had to be repaired as well.

Zero complaints here. I use this rod probably 3 times a week and have multiple fish caught on it. Nothing over 3lbs but some really good fights. Holds up great and can’t beat the price. Don’t skip on it.

I have two of these that I purchased at different times and both are holding up great. I put baitcaster reels on them and have had no issues after catching several bass with them. They are great to have when I want to take my motorcycle to the lake to fish. I would recommend them.

Have purchased 2, both have broke in circumstances not involving fish. It seems to bend well specifically in the direction where a fish would pull it from, but any pressure elsewhere will lead it to break easily.

Nice rod, seems to be really well built. A little on the stiffer side for flex but should give a strong cast.

Don’t waste your money, this rod when full extended is stiff!! No give! I can see why other reviews say it snapped first cast,

It’s not heavy and stable, it’s really lite good for small fishing but not big ones. If u r looking for 10lb or plus then this is not the one for sure. Its more for fun I guess