TROUTBOY Fishing Rod and Reel Combos Carbon Fiber Telescopic Fishing Pole with Reel Combo Kit for Outdoor Travel Saltwater Freshwater Fishing

I originally ordered this rod for high lake trout just to have something light and compacting to strap to my back pack. Well the seasons changed and my friends started taking me salmon fishing and this was still the only rod I had so I figured what the heck! I landed many coho, pinks, and even some chum with the 6’10” rod, and Just ordered the 8’10” rod to have with me as steelhead start coming in. All my friends use $100-$200 lamiglass rods which must be great, but I’ve seen 2 poles snap this fall from fish that I pulled in at ease. I’m NOT a very experienced fisherman. This rod definitely is a more medium sensitive rod, not great for squid or small pond perch or really even high lake trout, but it’s still a great rod. Easy to feel bottom, easy to tell the difference between weeds and tiny bites, overall I love this thing. If you pair it with a cheap inflatable tube you have the ultimate lake trout destroyer for warmer months.

I had a Plusino version of this telescoping rod for a while, but it snapped at the tip, and I gave up on it. Along the way to replacing it I tried another model of telescoping rod that was way too stiff (even though it was advertised as having good flex).This Troutboy model seems like the Goldilocks sweet spot so far. I've used it for many trips, and it has replaced my smaller non-telescoping trout rod as my go-to. It is long enough and stiff enough for some long casting, but it is fast enough and light enough to feel smaller fish bites and my lures spinning in low streams. When folded, it fits in my daypack for hiking trips to fishing holes. I've put it through some abuse and lots of opening and closing, and it has held up great so far. And this is a small point, but I also like that I can use the open holes in the metal ring that secures the reel to snag my hook and keep it out of the way when I'm moving around or throwing it in my backpack.If and when this one breaks or I throw it overboard I'll get another one instead of searching around for something that probably won't work quite as well for my needs. Highly recommend.

I was decided to see what a $20 travel rod could be used for. Well it turns out it is a decent fishin pole. I have a few now, the 12 footer, 8 and 7 foot as well. The craziest part is I can cast the 12 foot WAY further than I can cast a $250 Okuma 4 piece travel rod. I doubt the TroutBoy would wold up to a 20 lb jack in the surf, like the okuma does. But it'll send a 4 oz lure 150 yrds. And it fits in the Okuma Travel tube, so I can bring both when I go to Mexico.

i always carry a small collapsible rod and basic tackle in our vehicles so if the chance arises i am always prepared. i ordered this as the tip broke off my old one and the cost to repair it was only a few bucks short of what this brand new one costs. that's why i went ahead and purchased it and am very happy with it. the rod is nice and compact, very well made. the materials used are better than i expected especially for what i paid. nice bonus it looks good too.i wouldn't hesitate to recommend this fishing rod to friends or family.

For $20 it’s a good buy. I keep it in my trunk and use it for creek fishing all I need is a pocket full of tackle a bucket and this rod too get bait. Wish the tip was a bit more sensitive but no complaints it’s not bad at all. Very handy beats a pocket fisherman lol not too bash on then I’ve used one forever 😁🤘

The rod itself is fairly durable although the leading rod section is very fragile. The reel itself is junk. I just returned home from a fishing trip and wanted to return the reel but missed the return window by a week. The spinning parts of the reel became very loose after just a few casts. I took it apart to tighten things but found no way to do that.

This is an awesome fishing rod. I take it on almost all my trips and have pulled in quite a number of fish on it. Great amount of flex in the rod, not too much or too little. Great for use with spinners or with other baits. The telescopic rod is super convenient, yet strong, and can be packed almost anywhere. Highly recommended!

Don't buy this product fishing pole is kind of clumsy when pulled to its length! Very lightweight weird though you can't feel your lure in the water! Use it twice just sit in the garage now! Not a good buy

I bought this fishing rod and I'm so happy with it went fishing holds pretty good .and its nice and comfortable for storing cuz its small when it's in .and the reel I was very surprised it is very soft and nice to use. if I were to get another one of those I would get the exact same one for that price its awesome .....😊