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Fishing Rods & Reels

Discover our 32 product reviews, ratings and buying guides for Fishing Rods & Reels.

E Series - Camo Legend 2-Piece 7-Feet Casting Rod 24 Ton Carbon Fiber Baitcasting with 2 Tips - Medium and Medium Heavy Portable Bass Fishing Rod Baitcaster

ENTSPORT

E Series - Camo Legend 2-Piece 7-Feet Casting Rod 24 Ton Car...

A budget 2-in-1 bass rod that does the job

8.3/10 ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Value for money ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Design ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Comfort ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Materials ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
+ Two interchangeable tips (medium and medium heavy)...
- Finish and quality control are clearly budget (sli...
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Compass Telescopic Fishing Rods and Combo, Sensitive Graphite Composite Blank, Easy to Travel, Packs to Just 17" in Length, Stainless Guides and Ceramic Rings, Combos w/ 4+1BB Spinning Reel A: Rod: Spin - 6'0" - Medium

KastKing

Compass Telescopic Fishing Rods and Combo, Sensitive Graphit...

Compact travel stick that trades feel for convenience

8.1/10 ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Value for money ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Design ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Materials ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Durability ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
+ Packs down to about 17" so it fits easily in backp...
- Guides and tip section feel fragile and quality co...
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Fishing Rod and Reel Combos, Unique Design with X-Warping Painting, Carbon Fiber Telescopic Fishing Rod with Reel Combo Kit with Tackle Box, Best Gift for Fishing Beginner and Angler

QudraKast

Fishing Rod and Reel Combos, Unique Design with X-Warping Pa...

A handy travel rod that’s good enough for casual fishing

8.2/10 ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Value for money ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Design ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Comfort ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Materials ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
+ Compact telescopic design with carry bag, easy to...
- Telescopic build requires care and may not be idea...
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Fishing Rod and Reel Combos Carbon Fiber Telescopic Fishing Pole with Reel Combo Sea Saltwater Freshwater Kit Fishing Rod Kit Full Kit with Carrier Case 1.8M 5.91FT Ambidextrous

PLUSINNO

Fishing Rod and Reel Combos Carbon Fiber Telescopic Fishing...

A handy starter kit you can throw in the trunk

8.3/10 ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Value for money ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Design ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Materials ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Durability ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
+ Very compact telescopic rod with a carry case that...
- Included line and lures are basic; most people wil...
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Kids Fishing Pole with Spincast Reel Telescopic Fishing Rod Combo Full Kits for Boys, Girls, and Adults Blue 150cm 59.02"

PLUSINNO

Kids Fishing Pole with Spincast Reel Telescopic Fishing Rod...

A simple starter kit that actually catches fish

8.3/10 ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Value for money ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Design ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Materials ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Durability ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
+ Complete starter kit (rod, reel, line, tackle, bag...
- Limited instructions for total beginners on how to...
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Fishing Rod and Reel Combos Carbon Fiber Telescopic Fishing Pole with Reel Combo Sea Saltwater Freshwater Kit Fishing Rod Kit Fishing rod+reel(No Lures&Line) 1.8M 5.91FT Ambidextrous

PLUSINNO

Fishing Rod and Reel Combos Carbon Fiber Telescopic Fishing...

A compact starter rod that fits in a backpack

8.3/10 ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Value for money ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Design ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Comfort ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Materials ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
+ Very compact telescopic design that fits easily in...
- Performance and feel are clearly below standard 2‑...
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Fishing Rod and Reel Combos - Carbon Fiber Telescopic Fishing Pole - Spinning Reel 12 +1 Shielded Bearings Stainless Steel BB Full Kit with Carrier Case 1.8M 5.91FT

PLUSINNO

Fishing Rod and Reel Combos - Carbon Fiber Telescopic Fishin...

A grab-and-go fishing kit that actually holds up

8.3/10 ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Value for money ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Design ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Materials ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Packaging ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
+ Very portable telescopic design with a useful carr...
- Guides/eyelets feel a bit flimsy and need careful...
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Maxcatch 3-12wt Medium-Fast Action Premier Fly Fishing Rod-IM8 Carbon Blank for High Performance,with AA Cork Grip Hard Chromed Guides Premier Series 9' 5wt 4sec, M.Fast

M MAXIMUMCATCH

Maxcatch 3-12wt Medium-Fast Action Premier Fly Fishing Rod-I...

A budget fly rod that actually holds its own on the water

8.5/10 ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Value for money ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Design ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Comfort ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Materials ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
+ Very good casting performance for the price, espec...
- Reel seat feels cheap and rough, with basic hardwa...
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