Thread: JDM rods relating to Panfish

Originally Posted by FishSolidATL

I agree. Obviously I didn’t get the chance to try the rod on the water and cannot comment on its action but I was immediately not a big fan of the sliding guides. I really wanted to enjoy a backpacking rod that I can take anywhere or leave in the car. I have contacted Digitaka for support since the rod tip broke almost immediately when handling the rod during unboxing. Again, I’m insisting on the fact that I was very careful so it’s possible that I did receive a lemon. I really liked the idea of the portability of a telescopic rod but like you I will most likely invest in another quality JDM rod rather than going with the telescopic route ...


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Have you considered the Major Craft Finetail Trekking Travel rod? I know it's alot more than what you paid for but I think a quality 4 piece pack rod will outperform most of the telescopic rods out there:



At 6:35 the reviewer gives a good review on the Finetail travel rod:

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There are travel rods offered in the MC Troutino series as well. I might just buy one, lols!

These 4 piece rods take a little longer to set up than a telescopic rod but not that much longer. I think for an ultralight they give up little in performance. I have a lightweight 43" poly tube I pack my 2 pc ultralight 6.5 ft rods when I pack in but give up little in performance. Eventually I will buy a Major Craft Trekking Travel rod that will really pack well.


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