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Steveessie

Posted 8/1/2016 9:31 AM (#825603)
Subject: Telescopic Rods

Posts: 38

I am looking at getting a longer rod, but I have limited space. Wondering about the telescopic rods, if they are worth it and what their length is when broken down?

jaultman

Posted 8/1/2016 9:40 AM (#825607 - in reply to #825603)
Subject: Re: Telescopic Rods

Posts: 1828

I have a 9' TI telescopic rod. Believe it collapses down to 7'-6". Can easily fit it in any car I've owned.

As for performance it is great. Telescoping feature isn't a factor. Never comes loose or anything else that you might fear.

JakeStCroixSkis

Posted 8/1/2016 10:05 AM (#825610 - in reply to #825603)
Subject: Re: Telescopic Rods

Posts: 1425

Location: St. Lawrence River

I will echo 9' TI rods are nice. 7'6 when broke down I use mine over my Slingblade probably 70% of the time.. the long handle is awesome.

MuskyMATT7

Posted 8/1/2016 10:07 AM (#825611 - in reply to #825610)
Subject: Re: Telescopic Rods

Posts: 553

Location: 15 miles east of Lake Kinkaid

TI telescopic 9'.... Get 1, or 5!

musky513

Posted 8/1/2016 10:23 AM (#825614 - in reply to #825603)
Subject: Re: Telescopic Rods

Posts: 522

The TI 10'6" rods collapse down to 9' I believe.

muskie! nut

Posted 8/1/2016 12:40 PM (#825630 - in reply to #825603)
Subject: Re: Telescopic Rods

Posts: 2894

Location: Yahara River Chain

I use 4 Okumas rods and they all are telescoping. Three are 8'6" and the other is a 9'3" and they telescope down to 7'6". Been using them since 2008 and have no issues other than losing a ceramic insert which I deem happens to all rods especially over a long time of ownership and use.

Zib

Posted 8/1/2016 12:53 PM (#825633 - in reply to #825603)
Subject: RE: Telescopic Rods

Posts: 1405

Location: Detroit River

I have a 9' XH TI telescopic rod that is my main go to rod & no major issues with this being my 7th season using the rod. I've accidentally kicked it while it was on the floor of my boat & knocked 2 guides out but had those replaced. I have noticed this year that the fore grip is loose on the end.

I had an 8'6" Hvy Okuma telescopic that broke down to under 7'. The Okuma retracted easier than the TI.

bowhunter29

Posted 8/1/2016 2:32 PM (#825651 - in reply to #825603)
Subject: Re: Telescopic Rods

Posts: 908

Location: South-Central PA

If you want a longer rod but don't have the space for it, the TI 9'6" and 10' rods are hard to beat!

Jeremy

4amuskie

Posted 8/2/2016 7:31 AM (#825710 - in reply to #825603)
Subject: Re: Telescopic Rods

Telescoping rods are great. The only problem is when it is below freezing. They will freeze in position.

Steveessie

Posted 8/3/2016 9:15 AM (#825896 - in reply to #825603)
Subject: Re: Telescopic Rods

Posts: 38

Has anyone tried the Gander Mountain Angler Series Musky Rods(8' and 8'6")? If so, thoughts? Their price is $99 to $109.

North of 8

Posted 8/3/2016 3:54 PM (#825976 - in reply to #825603)
Subject: Re: Telescopic Rods

I have three Okuma 8'6" rods and a 9' TI, that are telescoping. Only issue I ever had was fishing in single digit temps one morning and when I went to leave, the rod would not move. I put it in the cabin to warm up and it worked fine after a little while. I assumed some water got between sections and froze.

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