What is the collapsed size of the 10.8ft rod? I'm looking for a surf caster that's easy to travel with.
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About 15 inches. It also comes with a cloth drawstring bag and a guard to protect the rod.
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this is a great rod for lure fishing or light to medium fishing, 1-3 kilo or upto 7 pounds are normal. heavier fish may require an amount of skill with this rod. This rod will not cast over surf or from a beach. but for a little tackle rod thats very small approx 18inches or 46cm i would recommend it. This rod has caught some decent little fighters on the Mediterranean for me so i like it.
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Mine seems pretty light actually. I caught a 10lb redfish with a 3 oz pyramid on and it was about folded in half with little muscle put into pulling it in. I didn't want to put much more into it because it felt like the rod was going to snap.My Penn 8 footer which is med/heavy is much more rigid than this, which I like, because there's nothing worse than losing a fish in the surf because the poles not stiff enough to pull them in out of the backwash.
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The one I have breaks down into 4, 2ft sections. The total length of the handle is 6 inches, and the rod blank is 7ft,6 inches.
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I just measured my "Okuma's Nomad Inshore Saltwater Multi Action Travel Rods-NTi-S-703ML-M (Blue/Black, 7-Feet)" 3 of the sections are 29 1/2 inches and the base were the reel attaches is 30 inches...Hope that helps..Daryl
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I bought for my son and he uses for the same purpose. His kayak is an 8 foot, sit in version. You should have no problem with 10 ft. It collapses and he stores inside or lashed up top, so don't know how that would work for you.
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I have the spinning rod, use it with a 4000 sustain for light salt water. Great rod for the size.
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i believe its 8ft. (its set up in the attic for the winter lol) I use 15 lb braid on one of mine. It works well but make sure you spool your rod tight or it binds up like crazy
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Very small. It curls up to a circle that measures approximately 7 /8 inches across. It is quite small when retracted and I believe I have the 75 foot one. Hope this helps. I love it.
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Pole is 4 feet long when collapsed and can telescope to 8 feet. I didnt purchase mine for painting though. I screwed a wash brush on mine and carry it in the motorhome to use when washing windshield. It is as stated a light duty unit. If you need the full 8 foot and will be applying a great deal of pressure, get something longer or stronger.
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It is a fairly short and stiff rod. It will not cast a line much distance. If you basically drop lines straight down and just need the stiffness of the rod for bringing fish up, you should be okay with this rod.
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The rod is about 26 Inches when broken down. It does come with a. Travel case
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The longest section is approximately 30" and the rod case is approximately 4"W X 3"D X 32"L. The case is stiff sided and has internal straps that hold the rod down. It is also equipped with a shoulder. I've traveled with it as a carry-on both domestically and internationally without a problem (even with two additional carry-on pieces). I paired it with an Okuma Avenger 30 series reel. It fits inside the case that comes with the rod and allows for easier travel.
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I have not used this rod very much since I bought it - it's been winter down here in New Zealand. However, I use it in combination with an Abu Garcia Revo Toro NaCl overhead reel, with braid, and am casting lures like the Shimano Waxwing 7/8 oz good distances. I haven't tried anything much heavier at this point.
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I have a bait caster on this rod. I don't use it so much for casting but for slow drifting and trolling. I have not used it enough, but it seems to work ok.
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G'day Donald sorry about taking so long, I Have had this fly rod a couple years now it's 8ft nice and strong well made, it's a great colour not shiny or glary, the only thing I have done is went to a alloy reel which still keeps it balanced. It's a great starters package and a good price handles hard knocks and bumps I had a nice carbon fibre 1 and it snapped on casting I can say this will not. It is great value for the money on a starter package I do hope this helps.
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Roughly 16" long by 8" tall and 4" deep. On a side note, however, I would look at a different setup. I tried learning on this rod and it was incredibly difficult to cast. Go to Orvis and look at their Encounter setup. Only $150 and an exponentially better introductory setup.
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I would take off one of the casters and take it to a place that sells them. It should be a standard size.