Travel & Telescopic Rods

Portable rods that pack down small without sacrificing performance. Telescopic designs collapse for easy transport, multi-piece rods break down for travel. Fish anywhere, anytime — from road trips to backpacking to flights. Compact storage, full-size performance.

Why Travel Rods Work

Full-size rods don't fit in luggage or backpacks. Travel rods pack down small enough to take anywhere while still fishing like full-size rods. Telescopic rods collapse into themselves. Multi-piece rods break down into sections. Both pack small, fish big.

Types of Travel Rods

Telescopic Rods: Collapse into themselves like a telescope. Compact storage in a small package. Quick setup — extend and fish. Great for keeping in the car or backpack.

Multi-Piece Rods: Break down into 4-7 pieces that fit in a travel case. More traditional rod feel and performance. Pack in luggage for flights and road trips.

When to Use Travel Rods

Road trips and vacations where you want to fish. Backpacking to remote spots. Flights where full-size rods won't fit. Keeping a rod in the car for spontaneous fishing. Anytime you need a rod that packs small but fishes well.

Performance vs. Portability

Travel rods sacrifice some performance for portability. They won't feel exactly like full-size rods, but modern travel rods fish surprisingly well. The trade-off is worth it when the alternative is not fishing at all. Pack a travel rod and fish wherever you go.

Best For

• Road trips, vacations, and travel fishing
• Telescopic and multi-piece designs
• Compact storage without sacrificing too much performance
• Backpacking and remote fishing spots
• Keeping a rod ready for spontaneous trips

The D&F Way

We keep things simple, honest, and respectful of the water. If it's in our store, it's something we'd fish ourselves.

Nothing extra, nothing wasted. Just solid gear for good days on the lake.