Travel spinning rod advice

[slowworm]

I'm after a travel spinning rod so I can easily cycle to my local beaches for some general fishing. I could struggle with my current rods but at a packed length of 5' they are a bit cumbersome.

I would be fishing over mixed ground on gently sloping beaches so feel a longer spinning rod would be best, something around 10'. This would also enable me to do some light ledger fishing as well as feathers, spinning etc. I would be after anything from mackerel, gars to a good sized bass.

As I don't wish to spend a fortune I'm looking at a 4-piece 10' spinning rod that packs down into just over a 3' case like this Rovex Lure Pro Travel Rod from my local tackle shop. (No affiliation, etc, etc)

I can't find any online reviews and I plan to have a good chat with the shop before I buy one but does anyone have any comments on it? I've noticed similar questions being asked before and would appreciate and tips and advice from anyone who has a similar rod.

 

[Filterhoose]

I use a Shimano Exage. 4 piece, choice of two handles. Nice carry case. Been on canoe trips and down to the 'moot as well as just dangling off a boat for mackerel. Great wee rod.

Windy

 

[Dartmoor navigator]

I had a Shimano telescopic and it fell to bits. The rods are great but the technology on telescopic stuff leaves a lot to be desired. Like Windy, I would plump for a multi section.

 

[slowworm]

Yes, I've got a very cheap telescopic rod and that hasn't fared too well. The one I'm looking at is a 4-piece multi section.

 

[Surv:vor]

I'd go with a multi section, I've used Fox (http://www.foxint.com/index.php) in the past which have been great, or you might think about using a sling for your current setup. I've used a minimalist home made sling, cycling and angling along the grand union for years.

 

[redsalmon]

peices are better than telescopes; shimano make great rods but if you're short on cash you might want to consider investing more on a decent reel.