Goture Fishing rod, geocaching rod, telescopic rod, carp rod, trout rod, telescopic fishing rod, 3 m, 3.6 m, 4.5 m, 5.4 m, 6.3 m, 7.2 m | Reinforced ultralight blank resists cracking on hard runs; ideal all-round length for stream, pond & lake bank fishing

I was doubtful, thought I might snap and was only for catching small trout at around 8 inches. But I was able to catch a 14 inch rainbow trout with a dry fly in a small lake. I was worried about the very end tip - it seemed so thin and weak. I protect the tip by keeping it unretracted I'm the second to last tube. Watched some you time videos online to set it up. I used a 15 lbs flourocarbon line for my level line and 4 lb line for my tippet. Use the slip knot with a figure 8 stopper to connect to the rod. Then figure 8 stopper at the leader end. Use davy knot around the end of the level line, then use davy knot on the fly.

I have purchased a few of these telescopic rods and use them to catch mullet for bait. The spare tip segment is very useful, and for the two I have broken (just from rough use and general lack of care) I just pulled both apart and reconstructed to have one working rod. For day to day use I suggest making your own furled leader by twisting a doubled up length of braid using a drill until it furls and lays limp. Ive also had great success making a tenkara leader holder using an 8-10cm hole saw to drill a disk of rubber out of a thong. Then take a hack saw to create a channel around edge of the disc of rubber to lay the leader in. The leader holder is then is pushed over the collapsed rod through its middle hole and sits nicely above the handle.

Unfortunately, the seller has listed all these rods in the same single listing. So I purchased the 12' Red Fox model and found it to be excellent for the price and reviewed it as such below. Then I also purchased the 18' (yes, 18') Seeker model and found it to be really bad. Unfortunately, the reviews have to be combined into one and the rods can't be reviewed separately, so I'm going to have to go with the bad review in terms of star rating. Goture should really separate these models into different listings. Review of the 18' Seeker Rod: ------------------------------------- Nowhere near as nice as the Red Fox rod, even though it costs more and is supposedly the higher end model. The rod section materials seem inferior. When the rod is fully extended most of the weight/pressure seems to be on the 3rd section from the handle and by "on" I mean it bends at that point significantly even without any line or a fish on the pole. I highly suspect the first fish I catch on this pole is going to break that 3rd section. Also the fancy gold band on top the handle is poorly fitted and the sharp edge cuts into you hand/finger when moving your hand(s) up and down the handle just using the rod (see photo). I didn't even try to fish with it. It's so bad I just immediately put it back in its sleeve and back in the shipping box. Review of the 12' Red Fox Rod: -------------------------------------- I purchased the 12' Red Fox rod, and for $16 this is not only an incredible deal, but also a surprisingly good "Tenkara" style rod. I put that in quotes because it's not really a Tenkara rod, but it's still a really nice rod and actually a pleasure to use. Although the rod casts well, it is a little off-balance and "middle heavy" resulting in earlier fatigue that with a well balanced Tenkara rod. The grip is too small and not shaped well -- it's actually "in the way" when holding the rod Tenkara style, and it would probably be better if there was no grip (although that would likely make the rod even more middle/top heavy). While using this rod for ~20-30 mins my hand started going numb, so the grip design isn't the best. However, 20-30 mins of Tenkara fishing is actually a long time, and most times you'll switch locations after about 10 mins, so most people probably won't experience this. The rod isn't quite a 7:3, but it's also definitely not a 6:4. The flex when fighting a fish was actually very good and the hookset isn't too stiff or too soft. Another negative about this rod is the lillian doesn't spin, although I didn't really encounter many (if any) tangles or wrapping because of this. I realize this is an expensive rod, but this really didn't surprise me as I have now purchased quite a few inexpensive "Tenkara" rods and they all have had spinning lillians. Another negative is that it's rather large when collapsed down. From what I noticed, even the shorter models end up this same size when collapsed, so this is definitely not a very good portable/pack rod. This would be an excellent rod for a beginner to be introduced to Tenkara style fishing. It would also be an excellent "guest" rod, especially for children. I was very surprised by how lightweight it was, as most inexpensive Tenkara style rods are rather heavy (relatively speaking). I ended up returning it because I simply didn't need it in my rod collection and doubt that I would use it much, but it's a surprisingly good rod and Goture could easily get 2-3x the price they're currently asking.

I bought these rods to try out tenkara, and they are working so well, I do not feel a need to upgrade. If you are also looking to try tenkara, then pay attention to which of these models you order. I compared the weight and thicknesses listed in the description to the pricier tenkara rods that I was interest in, and chose the model closest to it. For me, it was the red fox models in 12 and 15 feet, though I also bought a 15' jinzhu model to try using for redfish while kayaking the flats in the near future. It is significantly heavier though, and not as effortless to cast as the red fox. I have been using level line (actually, just 10 and 12 lb mono so far, with 4 lb and 6 lb floro respectively for tippet, on the 12 and 15 foot red fox). I will upgrade to flouro for the main line, and may even break down and buy some high visibility actual tenkara level line at some point. So far, I have been able to see the clear mono pretty well though. I had an intermediate background in regular fly fishing, and was able to adjust to the tenkara cast, with the fly hitting the water before the line, pretty rapidly. If you are not familiar, the tenkara cast is done best if you can visualize flinging the paint off of a paintbrush at a 45 degree angle above and behind you, stopping your rod at about the 12 o'clock position, using more of your wrist than you would in normal fly casting. As the line loads the rod on the backcast, move it forward, and stop it at about 10 o'clock. As the fly is about to land, you can drop the tip a bit and follow through. A little experimenting, and you should get it. If not, turn your head and watch how the line performs and loads the rod. Some have said these rods look cheap, but I find them very attractive and well made, particularly the red fox. You just have to adjust to not having cork on the butt, but I like the look and feel of the woven material. There are cheaper brands of this type of rod on Amazon, but i believe they are all fiberglass rather than carbon fiber. I have a lot of rods and reels of all types, and I may fish with them again, probably will, but right now I am fascinated by the simplicity and performance of these rods, and have not used any of my others in the month and a half since trying these out. Highly recommended, and you don't have much to lose for the price.

Would not recommend