XMHF Traveling Fishing Rod 6 Sections Telescopic Pole Retractable Angling Fishing Pole Rod 1.7M Length

This is a sub-$10 rod, so it’s not going to compare with a quality Tenkara rod from a major name brand manufacturer, but for the price, this really blew me away.Pros:-Really lightweight.-Really compact.-Very sensitive tip.-Can buy a dozen of these for less than the price of many popular rods-It catches fish just like my expensive rods.-I bought this for my daughter as an intro to fly fishing, and she loves it.Cons:-This is really lightweight because it’s made cheaply and with subpar materials. Since it does not come with a case or a rod tube, due to it’s cheap construction, I suspect it could be easily damaged if it got stepped on or if it got banged around by a child.-The rod cap is too loose on my rod, so if you aren’t careful, the cap can eventually pop off, causing the rod to improperly extend (which could easily jam or break it).Like other reviewers have said, this is as disposable a fishing rod as you can get for the price, so if you want a spare Tenkara rod to loan to a friend or don’t want your child potentially breaking your expensive rods, this is a perfect option. Additionally, if you’re a person who just wants to try out Tenkara fishing (which does not involve a reel) to see if it’s for you or are experienced and just want a backup rod for a trip, this is the way to go. I can cast this small rod well, and I think if you treat it with extra special care, it could catch fish for a long time.

It came damaged (see pictures) and without a cap. I knew it was going to be cheap based on the price, but it was way cheaper than I thought it could be. I don't know why I was expecting more. The packaging was a plastic bag, shipped in a bubble envelope. Good thing it was cheap.It does feel pretty soft, so it might work for catching small fish, which is what I got it for. I haven't had a chance to get it out yet, so we'll see how it goes.

The telescoping rod would open, but when trying to get it to close one of the rods stuck and would not compress back. And later the thinnest part of the rod snapped :(. Thank goodness for Amazon returns.

No directions cheaply put together fragile would not buy.

Works great