telescoping rod
Irish02bk
Posted 6/24/2014 10:20 AM (#717505)
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Are there any rods that will collapse down to 7 feet or eve 6'6?

if possible i'd want it so I could store it in my rod locker and that's the longest on the 1725 pro guide.
dcorfman
Posted 6/24/2014 10:52 AM (#717512 - in reply to #717505)
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Location: Madison, WI		Tackle Industries has 2 piece rods that will collapse to ~4'6".
St Croix has 2 piece Premiers that will collapse to sub 7' I believe.
Okuma has 8'6" telescopic rods that collapse to 7'
Zib
Posted 6/24/2014 11:50 AM (#717517 - in reply to #717505)
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Location: Detroit River		My Okuma 8'6" collapses down to just under 6'11".
Irish02bk
Posted 6/24/2014 12:08 PM (#717520 - in reply to #717505)
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Thanks, I'll check out okuma
Ray Fuller
Posted 6/24/2014 2:16 PM (#717543 - in reply to #717505)
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Location: Lake County Illinois		My Okuma telescopics are going on 3- 4 seasons now and I really like them alot.
dirtybird
Posted 6/25/2014 7:44 AM (#717701 - in reply to #717505)
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Location: Wisconsin		I have two of the Okuma's as well. Both are 8'6" and I love them. For the price you cant beat them. There are a couple of new ones for sale on here that are dirt cheap right now. Their customer service is good too. Best part is I can throw my nice setups in the front seat and not have to worry about them. Try one out you will like them.
Masqui-ninja
Posted 6/25/2014 4:10 PM (#717826 - in reply to #717701)
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Location: Walker, MN		I have several of the Okumas as well and like them. Consider going a little heavier than you normally would as they are a little tip-soft.
Brady080
Posted 7/1/2014 6:00 PM (#718733 - in reply to #717505)
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tackle industries telescoping 9' rod. not sure of exact size it shrinks to but it fits in rod locker. very nice rod
Tackle Industries
Posted 7/2/2014 8:12 AM (#718803 - in reply to #718733)
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Location: Land of the Musky
Brady080 - 7/1/2014 6:00 PM

tackle industries telescoping 9' rod. not sure of exact size it shrinks to but it fits in rod locker. very nice rod



The 9' TI telescopic rods collapse to 7'6" so just a little over what he needs. The 2pc 9' breaks down to 2x 4'6" pcs though.

James
cmhjohn
Posted 7/2/2014 10:55 AM (#718828 - in reply to #718803)
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I have a telescoping to 7" St Croix premier that I like a lot. No problems.
jarndt
Posted 7/2/2014 12:37 PM (#718847 - in reply to #718828)
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Location: Northern Indiana		If you choose to go with an Okuma, I suggest you stay away from the 8'6" XXH. My father and I have broken two of them in past (good warranty and customer service from Okuma though). The 8'6" XH, however, is a great rod and we have not had any issues with the several we use. As others have said, it will breakdown to fit in a 7ft rod locker.
dirtybird
Posted 7/2/2014 1:12 PM (#718863 - in reply to #718847)
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Location: Wisconsin		I have both the XH and XXH. No problems with either. As previously stated the XH is a really nice rod and reminds me of the LT Long ranger for 1/3rd the price.
yoopertrout
Posted 7/2/2014 6:28 PM (#718914 - in reply to #717505)
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Another vote for Okuma. I have two of the 8'6" that telescope down to under 7 feet and fit diagonally in the six foot bed of my truck. I believe they are the ones that cast 20z. -8 0z. lures. You could cast lighter lures if necessary. They probably wouldn't' be very good for pounders (which I don't fish.) I love them.
gordonmann69
Posted 7/6/2014 12:01 PM (#719382 - in reply to #717505)
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The Tackle Industries 9 tele is a great rod. Goes to 76 when down. Fits in most rod lockers in my boat and friends boats. I also have one of the 2pc rods and that is great for travel. 9' 2pc goes to 4.5' for storage.