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Daiwa · Telescoping & Travel Rods
Daiwa Megaforce Tele Rod, 11 ft, 1.41-3.17 oz Casting Weight
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Quick take
A six-piece telescoping rod that collapses to under four feet, suited for compact travel and light spinning lures up to 3.17 oz.
The Daiwa Megaforce Tele is an 11-foot telescopic all-round rod with a fast action and a medium-heavy power. It collapses to roughly 3 feet 5 inches in six sections, so it fits a pack or a car trunk easily. A carbon blank and split cork handle suit anglers who want one rod for casting lures of about 1.4 to 3.2 ounces on trips where space is tight.
Best for
- Hiking and camping trips where space is limited
- Light spinning with small lures for trout and panfish
- Traveling anglers who want a portable backup rod
Skip if
- You prefer one-piece rods for maximum sensitivity
- You fish heavy lures or large species
Strengths
- Six-piece design packs down to 3 ft 4.9 in for easy transport
- Fast-action blank detects light bites
- Full-size length of 11 ft without bulky sections
Trade-offs
- Multiple connections create slight flex and power loss
- Not ideal for heavy cover or large fish
- Casting distance is reduced versus solid-blank rods
Fishing fit
- Species
- Trout
- Panfish
- Bass
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | telescoping rod |
|---|---|
| Length | 11 ft |
| Transport length | 3 ft 4.9 in |
| Casting weight | 1.41-3.17 oz |
| Rod weight | 9.70 oz |
| Pieces | 6 |
| Guides | 6 |
| Material | Carbon fiber |
How it compares
| Product |
|---|
| Daiwa Megaforce Tele Rod, 11 ft, 1.41-3.17 oz Casting Weight |
| KastKing Compass Telescopic Fishing Rod, 7 ft, GraphitePick it if you want one 7-foot medium-heavy graphite spinning rod that folds to 17 inches for bass, trout or walleye on trips. |
| Sougayilang Telescopic Fishing Rod, 5.9 ft, 24-Ton Carbon Fiber, BluePick it if you want the shorter 5.9 foot travel rod for trout and bass, with lures from 7 to 9 grams on 5 to 10 pound line. |
| KastKing Compass Telescopic Spinning Rod, 5.6 ft to 7.0 ftPick it if you want a 5'6" light spinning rod that packs to 17 inches for trout and panfish trips. |
| Sougayilang Telescopic Spinning Rod, 6.9 ft, Carbon Fiber, UltralightPick it if you want a 6.9 foot spinning rod that folds to about 16.5 inches for bank trips and travel. |
| EOW XPEDITE Telescopic Spinning Rod, 6 ft, 24T Carbon, Fast ActionPick it if you want a 6-foot medium fast spinning rod that folds under 17 inches for bass, trout or light saltwater trips. |
How to choose a color and size
Size
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 6ft 11in | A mid length that suits most casting from the bank or a boat. |
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| 7ft 10in, 8ft 10in, 9ft 10in, 10ft 10in, 11ft 10in, 12ft 10in, 13ft 9inThis one | A long rod for long casts, surf and big water. |
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