PLUSINNO Fishing Rod and Reel Combo,Fishing Pole,Telescopic Fishing Rod Kit with Spinning Reel, Telescopic Fishing Pole with Carrier Bag for Freshwater Saltwater for Men Women

Really a great value. I bought this telescoping rod and paired it with a BE3000 Plusino spinning reel. I was actually amazed by the feel and sensitivity as well as the backbone strength of the rod to set a hook. Any skepticism I had was gone after the 2nd cast when I landed a small large mouth. My 12yr old landed a 3lb+ one with ease just a few minutes later. I was impressed with how solid and smooth it felt, much closer to my 1-piece rods than I expected. The portability is awesome! Throw it under the seat in my pickup, on my bike, or sneak a few in the car during our next family road trip for when a "right time and place" magically pops up. Great product.

Looking for a travel rod to keep in a backpack in your truck or car? This is it. This collapsible travel rod is convenient and well made. From it's premium eyelets to it's light weight and easy to setup functionality, it can't be beat. This rod is great to break out when you're out and about and see a lake, pond or river that's looking to be fished. The rod quality is excellent and is very east to set up and break down. The color scheme is more than desirable with gold accents up and down the rod. The carbon fiber look as well added a nice touch to the overall rod. I ended up pairing the rod with a smaller 2500 size reel just for even more portability. If you're looking for a travel rod to keep in your car or something quick and easy to deploy on your kayak or small boat this is a premium option, great price too!

The information in the Amazon listing is not very complete. There is a typo in the information chart that’s in the pictures: It shows “Line Wt.” twice. The second listing is actually “lure weight”, not line weight. The listed weight of the rod in the chart is accurate within ¼ of an ounce – mine weighed a bit more. No information is given about the reel.Mine came with a Plusinno 3000 series reel. It weighs about 9.5 oz. and has a 5.2:1 ratio. It’s very smooth in operation, with a crisp bail action, quiet operation, and a reversible handle. There’s a button on the handle that flips the handle flat when pressed to make a more compact travel package.Assuming the reel is worth perhaps half of the $45 total package cost, the reel seems like a bargain. I don’t own any high end reels, but this is as good, or better, than my other 4 freshwater budget spinning reels. The title of the product listing suggests it could be used in saltwater, but doesn’t say it’s actually made for salt water. Freshwater reels usually can’t be adequately rinsed to prevent rust and corrosion when used in saltwater. I wouldn’t try it.Construction of the rod appears very good. When fully collapsed, it’s only 17” long. The rod’s top and butt diameters shown in the chart are correct. The largest section of the rod is more than ½” in diameter, and apparently has to be that large for all sections to telescope together. The sections do telescope smoothly, and connect firmly together. The gold colored “crown” on the rod, above the reel seat, is a hook keeper of unusual design.A plastic cover is included to protect the rod tip when it’s collapsed. A basic rod bag is also included, but it only fits if the bottom section is extended for a total length of 27”. These would be useful if the combo is kept in a car trunk, or behind a truck seat. There is nothing included to keep dirt or other debris away from the reel while travelling, however.Compared to other 6-1/2’ rods that I own, the butt section of the Plusinno is about 3” shorter, which makes a more compact package. The guide diameters are reasonable for a spinning rod, and lined with ceramic. The inner diameter of the tip guide is somewhat bigger than I expected. A tiny #0 ball bearing swivel can slide through it, so that’s watch for that if you use such light gear.No power, or action, is specified for the rod, but I guess you’d call it heavy action, with a medium tip. With the rod level, and a 10 oz. weight tied to the line, there is a modest, continual, bend followed by a pronounced bend for the last 18” or so at the tip.The rod (and product chart) specify a lure weight of ¼ to ½ ounce, and that’s what I tested it with. I spooled the reel with mono backing, 10lb braid, and a 5’-6’ leader of 6lb fluorocarbon. It’s winter here in the Northeast, so I threw ¼ to ½ ounce spoons and spinners for stocked trout in a nearby pond.On the first cast I was surprised when I went to grab the butt end of the rod with my off-hand. I’m so used to a conventional butt length that I instinctively went to grip it where the “missing” 3 inches would be! After a few casts I got used to the shorter butt length, but it does feel a bit odd.With a ¼ oz. Kastmaster I had casts that were a good distance, but several yards shorter than they would be with a rod with more flex. The ¼ oz. weight doesn’t load the rod much. A ½ oz. spoon loaded the rod better and had longer casts. I wouldn’t go with lighter lures, and I didn’t try anything heavier, but I think it would probably handle 1 oz. lures fine. Bobber fishing with live bait would be a good match, too.The tip doesn’t convey a lot of information about what’s going on at the lure end of things. The seven sections must absorb some sensation. I had just one hit from fish today and it was subtle. I didn’t really feel the trout bite; it just got heavy. I could just barely feel the Kastmaster wobble on retrieve. The wobble was not visible in the tip section.The extended sections all stayed in place, and did not rotate or collapse in use. The reel seat screw loosened a bit in use, but that may be from my hand rubbing across it during casts. The screw is at the butt end of the reel seat (under the heel of my hand), not the tip end.I didn’t get to test the drag with a fish, but it appears smooth and highly adjustable.Conclusions: This is a combo designed for greatest portability, and should be reviewed in that light. As such, it seems like good value for money. One can’t expect the ergonomics and sensitivity one would get with a conventional one, or two piece, rod. This is an inherent tradeoff with a 7-section telescoping rod that measures just 17” collapsed.I really like the reel, and wouldn’t hesitate to use it on any of my freshwater spinning rods. The 3000 size spool makes for longer casts than the 2000 size I usually use.Fitness for purpose: I think this is a successful implementation of a very compact travel rod combo. The design is clever and build quality seems excellent. The size and functionality are a good match for backpacking , camping, emergency, or travel.It’s probably best suited for fish like largemouth bass, pickerel, white perch, etc.. It’s not a rod that I’d take with me in the kayak, or along the shore, in warmer weather. I’d bring conventional one, or two piece, rods instead.I do plan to keep it behind the seat in my pickup, along with a small box of soft baits and lures. If I happen to see a pond that looks interesting while driving around, I’ll can just stop and check it out. It should be perfect for that.Final rating: 4 Stars. I deduct one star from a 5 star rating for the heavy action of the rod.

LikeRod: super easy to transport, sturdy carbon fiber construction, guides well secured, good accuracy when casting, and solid materialReel: decent reel, 8+1 ball bearing, needs a heavier line than 8lb, smooth cast and retrievalDislikes:Rod: guides are a little difficult to line up, the top section collapses if not set up correctlyReel: not the best but not the worst, a few little upgrades would make this a really great setupOverall I like the rig, works great with a heavier lure - 3/8 -1oz on 10-12lb test. Solid construction on the rod, especially considering it's telescoping. The customer service is great.

When I received the product in the mail, I was surprised at how small it was. The rod itself is only about 1 foot, much smaller than my telescopic KastKing Blackhawk. The reel was extremely light as well, which was nice. When you extended the rod, one of the nice things is that each piece of the rod holds in place, which was one of my worries because I feared that the pieces would just fall back. I plan on using this in my next fishing trip and am super excited because it feels like a quality product!

The product is inexpensive but a decent value. I recomend ordering better fishing line. I coild break it in my hands very easily.

Ever since I got back into fishing about 5 years ago, I’ve been using Plusinno rods and reels (Bought close to 10). The first few were combos, and worked great, but the reels (3000) are just too big. So I decided to look for a separate rod and reel. Fortunately, Plusinno’s telescopic rods are very affordable and the customer service is great. I have bought several, and even though a couple have broken, customer service has quickly issued replacements.The quality is excellent, and they are so portable. I plan to buy many more rods in the future, and they have a lifetime customer in me. If they had a 2500 size reel associated with their rods, I would definitely plan to buy the combos again. Tight lines!