EOWXPEDITE Portable Telescopic Fishing Rods, Spinning & Casting, 24T Carbon Blanks & Solid Carbon Tip, Cork Handle, Travel Rod, Short Collapsible Rods

I haven't used this rod yet, but it seems to be a decent enough rod for the small amount of $$$. I'm sure it would be fine for stocker trout, small basss, panfish, etc. But my intent is to put it up against pink salmon this summer, and if it survives that, silver salmon the following month. I'm always up for trying new things.The rod extends as it should, with all sections snugging up nicely. The quality seems okay, but with all low end rods, the eyes are suspect with me until they've proven themselves. Often times low end materials are used in low end eyes on low end rods, leading to premature breakage or grooves cut into the top eyelet. I'm also concerned about the tip section, which is very thin compared to other rods I own. But that's understandable considering the rod's telescoping nature. A plastic eye cover is included for protection, along with a sleeve.Because of these concerns I plan on using 8-strand 20 lb braid, which is softer and less abrasive than 4-strand braid. I also plan to initially use a lighter drag setting on the reel, which will place less stress on the rod. Once and if I gain confidence in this rod, I'll adjust the drag accordingly.As for portability, these are second to none. I also own 2 other EOW telescoping rods (blue blanks, 1 spinning, 1 casting), and store/transport them with reels attached in a 20" plastic Plano tool box, along with a couple small boxes of spinners and other terminal gear. I can toss this in a pickup, car, or RV underneath storage and have available anywhere.I'm absolutely convinced that if I do everything right, these rods are capable of handling pink and coho salmon. I've already landed fast, strong, drag-squealing silver salmon up to 12 lbs with ultralight setups with 4 lb. mono, so these should be up to the task, right? I get to test that theory in a few months, and will update with both good/bad as necessary.

Bought the 6’ spinning rod for a “portable” pond bluegill/bass rig. The rod has a nice quality handle/grip. While I don’t like “stubby” grips on my spinning rods, this one is almost too long. The manufacturer could easily lopp off 2-3”, and it would still be a good length, while shortening the collapsed rod down to a 14-15” total (rather than the near 17” I measured).The rod is stiffer than other telescoping rods I’ve had. Certainly stiffer than the Eagle Claw. Plenty of flexibility in the most distal couple of sections, though. Light enough for bluegill, but stiff enough for the average black or sand bass. The orange color of the tip section is a nice touch, for visibility. I DO wish the makers of telescoping rods would imprint “index” marks on the back of each rod section, so you didn’t always have to futz around trying to line up all the guides, every time you use these poles. Just a thought…The guides are as good, or better, and just as durable, as you’d find on any solid spinning rod, not fragile.I put a Plueger President underspin reel on it. Nice combo. In order to allow the included rod bag to fit on the combo (it won’t fit if you keep a reel attached to the rod), I cut a slit up the side of the nylon bag, then “surged” the cut with a lighter (to prevent fraying). I added a neoprene reel cover to complete the package (and there’s enough room in there to stuff a few Roadrunners or Beetle spins, if you don’t want to drag along a tackle box). Makes a nice/compact 17” long package, that will easily fit under many truck seats or out of the way.

I'm a serious bass fisherman who bought this for bikebacking around the numerous lakes, rivers, and ponds we have here.I'm used to one-piece rods and Swiss reels.This rod seems like it's decent quality. I still have to fish it, but it definitely feels better than the Quantum Telecast I bought some years back. (That thing will barely work with baitcasters.)My one issue is that this isn't real cork, but rather foam dressed up to look like cork.The rod really reminds me overall of a Berkeley Cherrywood HD, albeit collapsible and maybe a little lighter. I'll evaluate its abilities and speed when I get a chance to go out.