Just had one of these turn up
http://www.dragoncarpdirect.com/products/Matt-Hayes-Limited-Edition-8ft-Compact-Tele-Rod.html
I've had a couple telescopic rods before including a Shakespeare and the ever popular Shimano Exage (I broke this one), however straight away this little rod feels much better, a through and through action without any of the 'jointy' action you'd expect from a tele.
Matt Hayes doesn't lend his name to poor products and the build quality of the rod is very high, all the eyes are spot on, the ferrules sit in place very nicely and the reel seat and retaining rings are machined to perfection.
It also has a lovely balanced feel to it when paired with a smallish reel. Ok so there's no cork or neoprene on the handle but to be honest it really doesn't matter, cork or neoprene have never helped catch fish !! It doesn't say on the page but this folds down to 42.5cm, ideal for all rucksacks, it arrived in a cloth bag and inside a cut down rod tube.
It's limited edition and at £30 I can't see them hanging about for long. I'm not connected to this company but have used them several times and have been pretty happy with them (don't buy the bulk groundbait buckets, it's useless).
Hoping to get out this weekend, work dependent, to my local spot that has a good head of fish of all different species and therefore weights. I'll let you know how it gets on.
All the best - Dan.
http://www.dragoncarpdirect.com/products/Matt-Hayes-Limited-Edition-8ft-Compact-Tele-Rod.html
I've had a couple telescopic rods before including a Shakespeare and the ever popular Shimano Exage (I broke this one), however straight away this little rod feels much better, a through and through action without any of the 'jointy' action you'd expect from a tele.
Matt Hayes doesn't lend his name to poor products and the build quality of the rod is very high, all the eyes are spot on, the ferrules sit in place very nicely and the reel seat and retaining rings are machined to perfection.
It also has a lovely balanced feel to it when paired with a smallish reel. Ok so there's no cork or neoprene on the handle but to be honest it really doesn't matter, cork or neoprene have never helped catch fish !! It doesn't say on the page but this folds down to 42.5cm, ideal for all rucksacks, it arrived in a cloth bag and inside a cut down rod tube.
It's limited edition and at £30 I can't see them hanging about for long. I'm not connected to this company but have used them several times and have been pretty happy with them (don't buy the bulk groundbait buckets, it's useless).
Hoping to get out this weekend, work dependent, to my local spot that has a good head of fish of all different species and therefore weights. I'll let you know how it gets on.
All the best - Dan.
