PLUSINNO Fishing Rod, Telescopic Fishing Rod and Reel Combo, Collapsible Travel Fishing Pole Rod Starter Kit, Carbon Fiber Fishing Rods and 12 +1 Bearings Stainless Steel, Fishing Gifts for Men Adults

If you are looking for a 8ft+ rod, that can fit into a 16.5" space, then this kit is well worth looking at.ROD:There does not seem to be a listed rating, but I'd put this rod at a medium power, fast action - the tip seems sensitive and at over 8ft long, I'm glad it collapses down to a very portable 16.5 inches. Unlike some other rods I've used, the Plusinno rod feels solid and well made - there doesn't seem to be any trade-offs in feel or any "glitches" from being made from 8 independent sliders, as opposed to a more typical (but less portable) two-piece. The sliders have a solid stop and firmly engage (friction) and I found no issues with the rod maintaining its extended form. The handle feels good in the hand with a black rubberized / foam grip - the typical alternative to cork, and the only issue I might have with the handle is that, for me anyway, the black foam / rubber could have extended further up the rod - say a total of 5 inches, rather than 3.25", but that was a minor gripe. One of the really nice features is that the reel collar, adjusting threads and rings / lock ring are all metal - see third picture. I recently bought a St Croix Legend Glass Spinning Rod ($260 just for the rod) and one of my gripes there is that the reel collars, threads and adjusting ring are plastic, and sort of cheap-feeling for a $260 rod, frankly the Plusinno reel hardware looks and feels much better. So...issues? A few - 1) Weight - this is not what I'd call a lightweight rod, but its not overly heavy and besides, you're going to get more weight with any telescoping rod. This rod (without reel) weighs in at 225 grams, as compared to my St Croix Legend Glass at 152 grams, and its noticeable. Granted the St Croix is a one-piece rod designed to be light-weight and costs $260....so, not exactly apples to apples, but if you are fishing all day, weight is something to pay attention to. 2- Balance - the balance point of the Plusinno is further forward than ideal, making it seem heavier in the hand, probably minor for an adult, but it could get taxing for a younger person, or if you're fishing all day. Overall though, it seems like a great rod, at a great price with some really nice features. In testing, I was able to cast 125 - 150ft using a .6oz lure (40 - 50 yards) which is pretty decent, especially since I'm not the best caster ever, and have been working from a boat more recently than the shore, but if you are a bank angler, 150ft is well within possibility.REEL:The reel is a 3000 size, 12+1 ball-bearing spinning reel with, surprisingly, all-metal construction (except drag adjuster). The reel is very smooth, and honestly very much better than I expected. In frame design it is similar to the current Shimano line and performed well in testing. One of the things I really appreciated was the folding crank arm (see 2nd picture) for a portable system this is a must, but honestly every reel should have this - I get so tired of having to remove the crank arms from reels when I want to store them in a box, or try fit multiple reels together -its a minor inconvenience granted, but Plusinno solves it with a very solid folding arm. Another feature I liked, and this is more common, is a switch that allows the reel to turn freely in either direction...sometimes its a nice option to have. Only quirk is that it seemed to take more effort than usual to get the bail to flip over, not a big deal, but something I noticed. Overall, excellent reel and far better than expected.LURES, ETCThe kit comes with a small selection of lures - lip-less rattling crankbait, some hooks, weights, swivels and a handful of orange plastics. Everything looks reasonable starter quality, and the crankbaits look pretty good. There are a few hooks that look good for perhaps a drop-shot and some ned-rigs as well. The only issue here is the 3lb test line you get......personally, I wouldn't throw any of the lures provided on 3lb test, if for no other reason than they are designed to catch fish that would test...pun intended....3lb test line. Really, the lures etc provided are more aligned to 6 - 8lb test (and the fish to match) than they are 3lb. Now I know plenty of anglers that like to use a really light leader, but 3lb for a lure designed for crappie and or bass, just seems too light for me - so I would upgrade the line to 6 - 8lb test. I actually loaded the reel with 10lb braid.Overall: I think this is a really great kit where you really are getting better quality, and more than you pay for. I would up-size the line and add a few lures and weights that are a better match, but otherwise its good as-is, and aside from perhaps being a tad heavy (though remember it is over 8ft and telescopic) this is a no-brainer purchase if you are looking for a portable rod and reel.

Opened it up in my house and the curling fan was on. Forgot that and accidentally broke the tip off. Pretty good though.

Wanted to have a pole in my car at all time but had limited space. Bought this and a Kastking to test them out. Had 30lb braided on the Plussino. Though for sure the pole was gonna break with the sturgeon, but to my surprise, it held. Definitely can't muscle in a big fish, but with finesse and patients, its doable. Took me like 20 min with the sturgeon. If it was in more open waters then the fish would've definitely spooled me out. So I kind of got lucky with that one. Its not as strong as a one or two piece rod, but it can get the job done. Using lighter drag than usual. My only complaint is that the case is meant to be carried without the reel on the rod. So its kind of an inconvenience. Tip is also not as flimsy and didn't break off like the Kastking.

I have a small 2006 corolla with subwoofers in the back so fitting a rod in my car was just not an option so I started searching for telescoping rods. I am relatively new to fishing so I mainly looked for a rod with a good reputation and decent warranty. These had solid reviews so I decided to try them and I love these rods! When collapsed and stored in the bag they are only around two feet which lets me easily toss them in the back seat. They are super easy to setup and add the reel which is smooth to me although I have little experience to compare it to anything else. The poles extend and lock easy for me and collapsing them goes just as well. I would be careful to not yank and pull them out too far because I can see someone getting into issues trying to collapse them again after that. Me and my girlfriend have been using them jsut about every weekend to practice and I was able to finally catch 3 small bluegill with it! The rod seems pretty strong and was able to withhold me yanking and pulling my hook out of a tree. If I have a bad experience I will update this review but so far I love it! Wouldn't hesitate to purchase another!

Easy to set up and look awesome! Reels seem to be well built with no issues and very smooth operation. Carbon fiber rods work and look great. Definitely looks like a higher end set-up than $40. Highly recommend these!

Fits in carry on bag for air flights. Works flawlessly.

Firstly, I've been fishing for 40 years... At first the whole package reveals great detail, in fact the first use I came back a renewed man on quality and cliches etc. but the second use I was C U R S I N Gand THAT was out of the 30 days. I did the "troubleshooting" on the Jamming Reel, to no avail.The rod is nice, the reel looks amazing but I'm not exactly putting it up on the wall.Weight 👍🏼Functionality 👎🏼Durability 💩Value for money (rather spend it on nail boards in the grass)

This rod is a nice toy for someone who has patience to handle things carefully. Only then this rod may last for more than one or two uses. The first tip ring broke off after the first couple of times and subsequently the top section of the rod fell into the empty chamber below. We continued to use it like that but it feels like you are now using a broken rod. We had no choice since we were already at the lake and seven hours from the nearest town. I had allowed my son to reel the nylon line into the spinner thing (since the line comes in a separate plastic reel as the picture shows) and he is not very patient with things that require attention to detail, as a result of his impatience, it was a messy set up from the get go with the line and a couple of loose ends and overlapping line here and there. Its a nice toy to use in a lake with small fish and by a person who knows how to take care of fragile things.

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Light weight and very good quality

I purchased this for backcountry trips not very sure if it can perform, so far and after few trips I actually like it more than my other rod, when assembled it feels very stable, operation is quite smooth and everything fits in the case which makes it ideal for backcountry.

Needed a compact travel rod so bought this on the strength of purchasers reviews and so glad I did. Great bait caster very lightweight and well made item. Brilliant value. Caught some good fish on this and it's now my go to bass rod.

Good quality light and strong telescopic rod. Comes in a compact case ideal for travelling. The line is a little light weight for my choice so will purchase a heavier weight line suitable for sea fishing before taking it on holiday.