Carbon Fibre Rods vs Carbon Blanks

[chaujern]

hi

My shimano 12' telescopic rod is nearing its end of life after much abuse. Its made from some sort of metal plus a glass tip and has served well as rock fishing rod though with some limitations i.e. have to live with guides not quite lining up as a two piece would and doesn't cast bigger / heavier baits well.

There's a Pelagic telescopic rod that I'm considering. 8 - 12 kg line weight and recommended casting weight 80 - 120g.

Questions:

Carbon fibre rods - are they any good?

Any thoughts on whether a three piece fibreglass rod would be a better option?

I have a small car and that pretty much excludes one or two piece rod.

Thanks.

[kiara_poltegerist]

telescopic rods available locally dont really cut it IMHO. what car do you have that is soo small that you cant fit a 2 piece rod in it mate? better off getting a cheap 2 piece than a telescopic rod. the action of a 1 or 2 piece is soo much better, much less maintenance, and definitely easier to use.

[ellicat]

Not an answer to your question, but these might be of use -

/>http://www.haigh.com.au/index.php?option=showproduct&ParentID=591

They work. Have been using them for 10+ years without mishap.

[chaujern]

Well I only have a toyota corolla the old hatch version. Even with a three piece surf rod it juts out near the gear stick :dry: So that got flogged off in favour of the telescopic

Plus I'm a novice rock fisherman who has already managed to slip, scratch and luckily not break a fairly new flick stick off the rocks :blush:

Retract the rod and rock hopping I go, well more like small steps plus much butt dragging lol

See the point though, two piece would probably flex and cast lure / bait better.

Nice rod carriers on that site Ellicat, no need for roof racks. Opens up some options then :cheer: