KastKing Blackhawk II Telescopic Fishing Rods, Graphite Rod Blanks & Durable Solid Glass Tip, Floating Guides, 1pc Fishing Rod Performance, Comfortable EVA Handle, Newly Designed Travel Rod

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I am not one for writing product reviews, however I am making an exception with this product. I purchased this telescoping rod for a backcountry canoe trip this August due to it's packability. The specified line size is 8-15 lbs. and I put on 10 lb. line. The rod had a decent feel for a telescoping rod, but on the 2nd day I hooked a decent sized fish (around 5lb), the rod snapped in 2 sections. I was able to field repair the rod by tying the broken sections together and was able to fish for the rest of the trip I would not recommend that anyone buy this useless rod unless you are fishing for sunfish or rockbass.

Always keep a rod in my car, after my old one broken, I checked some reviews online, and bought this on, surprisingly sensitive for a tele rod. Hope the seller will put mh or heavy rod on canada Amazon, I will take another one for sure

The last 2.5 feet is very flexible especially with the glass tip section. With the the fast action the rod is still very sensitive so you should feel or see the tip flex for even a small trout on the line. Also, with the last 2-2.5 feet being so responsive even a 1/4 oz crank bait lure should remain very active while trolling. The eight guides versus 5-6 on most telescoping rods is a big plus and keeps the line tension well spaced when the rod is bent over fighting a larger fish. The guides are good quality stainless steel with nice finished bindings attaching them onto the rod. KastKing makes over a dozen other speed/power rated spinning rods but there are only limited choices currently available. KastKing is made in China but seems to be a very good low dollar option. I have/had two telescoping KastKing rods for several years but just recently broke one through carelessness, not from fishing. I just bought/received two of these and set them up. I use Shimano reels and they seat nicely/snugly on these rods. Only one negative, a telescoping rod should have a screw on butt cap that can be removed to drain water from inside the barrel if ever dropped into the water (my previous KastKing rods do). These do not, so draining would require collapsing the rod and holding the tip down, which is probably not a big issue. Also, I have not yet float tested this rod with a reel to see if they float or sink, but if like my other KastKing rods they will sink. I use a fishing rod float (like a very small pool noodle) attached to the first telescoping section. I've never dropped a rod and reel over the side but always better to be safe than sorry when out in a yak. Much better quality than any other telescoping rod I have bought, and because I prefer telescoping to single piece or multiple section rods I have bought many other brands. I just love the compactness for packing in to a remote lake or easy stowing in a kayak's confined space. Plus I can retract the rod and still leave line, swivel, lure in place for a fast setup later. I think these are worth every bit the $50 price tag and use them for fresh water lake kayak fishing where I fish for mostly trout but sometimes bass, perch or kokanee. I will also be looking to buy a telescoping Fast/M-L (medium-light) rod when they are available. Any day when you get to wet a hook is a good day!

Unfortunately, despite a lot of good reviews about this rod being one the best telescopic rods on the market, the tip was broken before I had the chance to try my first cast! The mechanism to lock each section of the rod in the extended position is finicky and the reel seat is garbage. I put my shimano spinner reel on the rod and tightened the collar all the way to the end and the reel was still too lose. it kept falling off the rod… Very disapointed, now I have to try and get my money back… I would not reccomend this product.