Sougayilang Telescopic Fishing Rod - 24 Ton Carbon Fiber Ultralight Fishing Pole with CNC Reel Seat, Portable Retractable Handle, Stainless Steel Guides for Bass Salmon Trout Fishing

I have used an older version of this rod for a couple of years until the tip broke last week. It was my fault it broke. So I'm happy to replace it with the same product. Except it isn't exactly the same, it seems to be slightly beefed up. I'm reviewing the smallest one you can buy btw, 1.8m I believe. The old rod of the same length had 4 eyes, this one has 5, which is an upgrade for sure. The handle feels better in my hand, it's slightly larger. The rod extended is about 3 inches longer than the old one, not a big difference, but worth noting. It is slightly heavier, and as a person that uses this while hiking or backpacking, it is why I knocked this version down a star in the lightweight category. Overall, not a big deal though, I'll still happily use it while hiking. Which brings me to the main benefit of this rod; it's very easy to hike with. It collapses down quickly and easily. It's easy to either hold while hiking or keep it in my backpack while backpacking without it sticking out of the pack and catching itself on things. Really cool rod and I recommend it.

I've had a lot of fun with this rod. I pack it on my motorcycle and go fishing in the backcountry or keep it in my truck or take it in the kayak. It's compact, durable, and easy to use. My friend liked mine so much, he had to buy one too.

I really like these rods, I have purchased several in the past and am never disappointed. My only qualm with this new model is that there's a golden ring above the reel seat near the top of the handle that seems to be just for show. Anyway, it isn't fixed in position so it jingles around a bit and can be bothersome

Edit 16SEP19 Received a second pole after talking back and forth with the seller. Great communication and easy to work through my problem. Got the telescopic rod delivered yesterday and was received in great condition. The next day, I went to test it out in the water. I noticed the pole is very sturdy, while the telescoping held up fine and the action of the rod is very playful for jigging. However, after fishing a couple hours, I decided to call it a day and started to collapse the rod. The second to top guide ring came off! From the looks of it, they seem to be barely glued on. I will be in contact with the seller.

It looks nice, and the size was perfect for a little backpack ultralight rig. But it was too light, and broke the fist time I gave a yank to try and get a lure out of a tree. It was 4 lb test line, so I wasn't being that careful, figuring the lure would either pop out or the line would break, but instead the pole broke. One could argue that this was my fault, and I can't entirely disagree. I could have pulled the line by hand and not used the pole. Or one could argue that an ultralight rod should not break before 4 lb test fishing line breaks. This rod doesn't need to be this light, but it does need to be stronger, IMHO. But its cheap, so if you remember to treat it fairly carefully, and don't let anyone else use it, it will probably work OK for you for the price.

I've purchased about 3 of these rods in the last couple of years just cuz they can take a beating and perform like a pro....unbeatable price for the quality... last trip I caught 4 kudas over 15# each....

I went on a 2 month tour consisting of 12 major cities. I was able to fish everywhere with this travel rod. Its lightweight but feels very durable, it feels very well made. From pond fishing to coastal beach/pier fishing this thing works everywhere. I bout the 8'9" model, greatttttt casting distance with it. Its a medium to heavy rod, abit more on the heavy side, the 8'9" collapses down to inly 17" so it fit in all my luggage peices and even my backpack for fishing. I think i might buy the 5' aswell, better for small pond fishing. 9' may look abit silly for pond fishing, but good for zalt water fishing.

All in all an awesome product. Very impressed with it's strength vs it's weight. Very impressed with it's action and sensitivity. Especially for it's price. I am a big backpacker and backcountry hunter/angler and have always owned various break down or telescoping rods. This is definitely the highest quality rod I've owned. It makes me want to upgrade my cheapo real. I have the 2.1 meter rod and was worried about it getting small enough to to stuff into a pack, but it gets very small. Not only does the top collapse, but so does the handle. It is nice to be able to decide how long the handle is. It is also extremely light. comes in a nice storage bag and a cap to keep it collapsed and protect the top while stored. It is very easy to cast. I had to get new line because the first time I cast with it I hit the end of my line lol. The only reason it doesn't get the 5th star is that sometime in it's first two uses it lost it's little thread protector cap in the base of the handle. Now every time I change my setup or catch a fish and set it down it gets all sort of gunk in the handle and it grinds into the handle every time I open or collapse it.

Broken after few uses shore fishing

Great quality telescopic rod, good length and I was surprised how light it is. Easy to extend.

This is an amazing fishing rod! May they never stop manufacturing! Pulled in a large walley with no issues.

Easy to travel with but a complete wast of money. Landed 1 trout, maybe 3lbs and the rod broke to many pieces.

Can hold a decent weight like 3 big mackerels in 1 reel.