Compact Fishing Rod or Pole - Best Travel Companion

Compact Fishing Rod or Pole - Best Travel Companion

A compact fishing rod makes it easy to enjoy your hobby wherever you travel. Most of the smaller fishing rods either telescope or are easily disassembled and assembled in seconds. They go from being small enough to fit in a briefcase to a full six to eight foot pole in no time.

Traditional fishing poles take up space. They rarely fit in the trunk of your car, so you have to place them so that they extend through an open window. Not only is this a safety hazard on a narrow road, but it also forces you to keep windows open in inclement or cold weather. Having a compact pole that fits in your tackle bag makes it easy to fit a rod and reel in the trunk of your car or on the seat next to you. Some compact fishing rods are even small enough to store in your glove compartment.

Types of Compact Fishing Rods

There are different compact fishing pole formats.

1. Ready to Assemble
2. Spring Rod
3. telescopic

One is the telescopic fishing rod. The sections of the rod store inside the previous section and then lock into place when expanded. Ogeechee Outdoors sells telescopic compact fishing rods.

Some compact fishing poles contain a solid handle that twists 90-degrees allowing you to disassemble the rod from the comfortable handle. The rod attaches to the handle via a spring that when inserted into the handle locks into position. Emmrod of Texas is one company that manufactures the spring-based rod models.

Pflueger's PFLEX spinning fishing rod comes in a handy 22 x 9-inch carrying case and receives high praise from anglers. The four sections of compact fishing rod snap together. You must apply the reel to the handle and then string the fishing line through the guides. The medium action fishing rod and reel combo features a cork handle, graphite pole and stainless steel fishing line guides.

Ultimately, the choice of compact fishing rods is up to you. Many find the separated kits that require assembly to be the best for durability, but you must have the patience to string the line and attach the reel. telescopic fishing pole models are easy to set up, but often give up some pole strength in return.

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