Sougayilang Telescopic Fishing Rod - 24 Ton Carbon Fiber,CNC Machined Reel Seat, Comfortable EVA Handle, Travel Fishing Rod for Bass Trout Fishing

I got this rod for a trip to the Florida key and it worked amazingly well. Light weight. Very sensitive was able to feel the bait move and small nibbles. The compact size fit well in my luggage. Held up to a 3’ black tip shark. Would definitely recommend. I paired with a penn wraith saltwater reel and 20lb braided line.

I caught this dandy 19.5" Rainbow casting a spinner while wading from shore in Alaska. I plan to use this backpacking. The 5.9' length seems to work ok with this size 500 reel with 6lb test Maxima mono. This fish fought well so I don't see any need for stronger line. No doubt the rod is fragile so care is needed in storing it in my pack but the plastic protector works well. The rod fit my reel just fine which was about the smallest I could find and seems to balance well with this model. The action is a bit stiff but casts ok. Even the PowerBait with egg sinker cast fine. For the price I'm very happy!

I got this pole specifically for a short trip to North Carolina. I wanted a setup that i could throw in my carry on bag. After reading probably way too many reviews, i settled on this one mainly for the price point. I figured this rod probably would not last too long, but could work for a fun 3day trip. Combined this rod with the smallest 20$ 1000 spinning reel i could find, some #10 braided line i had already lying around, and a SMALL box of tackle. I could literally fit it all in my jacket pockets.I got the shortest rod they offered, i think it was a 5 foot 9 inch, medium. The rod is light weight, but a bit heavier than my 7foot casting rod. The reel seat is actually rather strong feeling and looks cool (my favorite part of the whole thing). The rod held up pulling in small bass and sunfish, but i did not get anything over 2lb. Im not sure how well it will hold up to 5+lb. or a heavy fighting species. The telescopic functioned with out any issues, the sections stayed out while fighting the fish and casting, they retracted fairly easily when packing it up. The tip section is much more flexible than i would have liked from a medium weight rod, but it did help in feeling the dinks biting. I was having little issues throwing out 1/32 oz lures. Retrieval felt fine. The eyes are not that strong, and i could see them failing it hit on trees or the ground too often.Overall i would say im happy with this purchase, this is DEFINITELY not my go to rod, and will probably only really be used in situations where i have to run minimal. But for such a low price point, and so far the durability seems substantial enough, this was a great purchase. With all that said, i would probably never buy another one again, i would buy a much higher end one for more regular use. But if you are looking for a fishing rod you can shove in your backpack for a short trip, backpacking, camping, or if you are incredibly new at fishing and want something cheap to just play with, i would definitely suggest this rod. If you are like me and fish 3+ times a week, you probably want something a bit better. Also just in case you were thinking this, no this rod would not be good in salt water. Please dont buy this if you plan on surf or ocean fishing at all. I guarantee you will face several issues with oxidation or rust. This is great for small lakes and rivers, think smaller and you will not be disappointed. Good luck, and tight lines.

Wish it was a tad more sensitive but great for the price. Sections lock together well, casts decently. Fits in a small back pack which is a plus. Was able to pull in some salmon, large mouth but was still sensitive enough to go after smaller trout and panfish. Packs together easily.

I bought the 10 foot version of this for surf fishing next week in Cancun. Just a little goofing around in the morning before the wife wakes up.I wasn't expecting a lot for the price, but I had it out in a field today casting with a 1 oz. weight I was consistently getting 50 yards, occasionally 60. The reel was an inexpensive Shakespeare with 18# line. (I want to bring a rig that if I lose it, I don't care.)I also had no trouble mounting my reel. Others commented on the threading stripping. I didn't have that problem.I put a two ounce wight on and took it off pretty quick. I feel it would have snapped the tip eventually.If I catch anything I'll come back and post about it. Of course, if I get skunked, is it really the rod's fault?? Wish me luck.UPDATE: Well, I got skunked. :) But the problem wasn't this rod. If you've been to Cancun these past few years, the seawood is everywhere. The beaches are a mess and the water is thick with the seaweed, so the lures are fowled almost immediately. And it's not just the hooks that get covered with seaweed, the weight, the swivels, etc.Anyway, the rod is great for casting a one ounce weight plus a spoon or lure.

For its price point I imagine it would be made of higher quality materials. Purchased a better quality rod at Walmart for 9$.I had this rod for about a month and its not really what I expected. The rod itself feels solid but not durable if that makes sense. The part that is supposed to hold your reels is very loose and I almost dropped my caster. You can’t really tighten it on there because it’ll slip and jump the thread coming loose.If your looking for a telescoping rod made of better materials Check out the ones at the Bass-pro shop. They aren’t as expensive as you would imagine. They don’t even compare to these.

Got to have one for travel. I bring a few with me on trips just in case I run up on a random lake. Worth every cent.

Not great quality rod