Telescopic Rod question

dizzy_ghs · 09-13-11, 10:03 AM

I'm considering getting a new flippin' stick. I want to get a 7'6" telescopic model. My concern is it won't fit in my rod box. It will fit rods about 7'2". How much do they generally collapse?

bassboogieman · 09-13-11, 10:39 AM

I have a Kistler LTA 7'6" telescopic flipping stick and it collapses 18", down to 6' even. I would guess all telescopic rods will be similiar if not exact, allowing them to fit in the shortest of rod lockers.

dizzy_ghs · 09-13-11, 11:13 AM

I appreciate it! My problem is I live in the middle of the boondocks. I have to base most of my information off the internet and catalogs. This site is a godsend for someone like me who lives two hours from the nearest sporting goods store.

MississippiBoy · 09-13-11, 11:22 AM

I have a 7'6" telescoping rod also. I haven't measured it against my other rods for sure, but I know it's shorter than the 6'6" rods that make up most of my gear.

nobass · 09-13-11, 12:09 PM

mind is 7' 6" open to 6.' 3 ' when closed. its a bps pro series. about 10 years old and still working great

Bender · 09-14-11, 10:40 PM

What kind of a boat is it? I know on my boat the specs say 7 footers will fit. I put my 7'11" deep cranking rod in there with no problem. I'd measure first. I've never used a telescoping rod, but I know that I prefer 1 piece ones.

islandbass · 09-15-11, 01:54 AM

Nothing wrong in being cautious. After you decide on the rod you want, I'd call the company and ask them how much the rod will telescope down. Better to get it from the horse's mouth than here say.

carolina-rig-01 · 09-17-11, 05:24 PM

I have a 7'6" Falcon flipping stick that telescopes. I don't know what the length is when it's collapsed but it's way shorter than 7'.

BigBassin144 · 09-17-11, 08:23 PM

I'd be surprised if any 7'6" flipping stick wasn't less than 7' collapsed. My old one was right around 6' I believe.

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lilmule · 09-18-11, 07:01 AM

They will fit in a rod locker of most 15 ft boats,if they have one.
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09-13-11, 10:03 AM	#1
dizzy_ghs BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Southern, WV Posts: 38	Telescopic Rod question I'm considering getting a new flippin' stick. I want to get a 7'6" telescopic model. My concern is it won't fit in my rod box. It will fit rods about 7'2". How much do they generally collapse?

09-13-11, 11:22 AM	#4
MississippiBoy BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: May 2007 Location: Ridgeland MS Posts: 3,923	I have a 7'6" telescoping rod also. I haven't measured it against my other rods for sure, but I know it's shorter than the 6'6" rods that make up most of my gear. __________________ I smell smoke, and I hear sirens. Do you think that's a problem?

09-13-11, 12:09 PM	#5
nobass BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: clarksville, tn, Posts: 1,690	mind is 7' 6" open to 6.' 3 ' when closed. its a bps pro series. about 10 years old and still working great __________________ the only easy day was yesterday

09-15-11, 01:54 AM	#7
islandbass BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: WA State Posts: 1,783	Nothing wrong in being cautious. After you decide on the rod you want, I'd call the company and ask them how much the rod will telescope down. Better to get it from the horse's mouth than here say. __________________ ARX "If people concentrated on the really important things in life, there'd be a shortage of fishing poles." Doug Larson (Shimano 2005 Reel Catalog)

09-17-11, 08:23 PM	#9
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	I'd be surprised if any 7'6" flipping stick wasn't less than 7' collapsed. My old one was right around 6' I believe. BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

09-13-11, 10:39 AM	#2
bassboogieman BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Parkesburg, Pa. Posts: 3,762	I have a Kistler LTA 7'6" telescopic flipping stick and it collapses 18", down to 6' even. I would guess all telescopic rods will be similiar if not exact, allowing them to fit in the shortest of rod lockers.

09-13-11, 11:13 AM	#3
dizzy_ghs BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Southern, WV Posts: 38	I appreciate it! My problem is I live in the middle of the boondocks. I have to base most of my information off the internet and catalogs. This site is a godsend for someone like me who lives two hours from the nearest sporting goods store.

09-14-11, 10:40 PM	#6
Bender BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Brighton, MI Posts: 2,414	What kind of a boat is it? I know on my boat the specs say 7 footers will fit. I put my 7'11" deep cranking rod in there with no problem. I'd measure first. I've never used a telescoping rod, but I know that I prefer 1 piece ones.

09-17-11, 05:24 PM	#8
carolina-rig-01 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Webb City, MO Posts: 6,387	I have a 7'6" Falcon flipping stick that telescopes. I don't know what the length is when it's collapsed but it's way shorter than 7'.

09-18-11, 07:01 AM	#10
lilmule BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Buchanan,Tn Posts: 2,685	They will fit in a rod locker of most 15 ft boats,if they have one. Black mtn near seneca rocks is boonies ,along with dolly sods,besides its almost heaven.

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