Telescopic Fishing Rod

I own two of these Shakespeare Travel Mate rod and reel combos and I love them.  I have to have two as the wife and kids always want to have a fish when we’re on holiday.  They’re great little multi-purpose rods, ideally suited for trout fishing and other small to medium size fish.

Yes they’re relatively cheap and you can’t expect a high quality, high performance rod and reel for this price – but if you’re looking for a reasonably priced, compact setup this will do the trick nicely. The kits come with both a rod and reel and you can also get them with a plastic travel case for a little more money.

Perfect for backpacking, popping in your suitcase or under the seat in the car. I’ve used mine for kayak and canoe fishing. I also love sneaking around lake edges where I can collapse the rod down to scramble through undergrowth or along steep banks without getting tangled up or risking snapping the tip off – always a problem with a conventional rod.

For only $29.99 for both the rod and reel its a bargain really. You can buy them with confidence here at Amazon

Check out the Bass Pro Shops SALE – click on the advert just over there –>  to go straight to the rod and reel specials.