Best Telescopic Fishing Rods: A Total Fishing Tackle Review

1. Nash Scope - Available in full shrink, abbreviated, or full cork handles. Recognising the trend for heavier leads, the demands of PVA tactics, extensive use of Scopes for placing baits from boats, and for our Continental friends tackling extreme natural venues, the Scope range is available in 9ft and 10ft, in a wide array of test curves right up to a 3.5lb S (Stepped Up Special). From rods perfect for stalking hit-and-hold tactics, to getting on the floaters, right up to offering the higher test curves with an increased backbone for greater control with monster carp in fast-flowing rivers or snaggy and weedy environments and handling leads up to 6oz, the Scope range brings versatility and performance, perfectly balanced with a short pack down size to all.

2. Nash Dwarf - Starting at just £49.99, the Dwarf range from Nash packs all the design features of the revolutionary Scope range into a more cost-effective option. Some of the features of the Dwarf range include ultra-low profile Japanese shrink grips on the slim, high-performance Dwarf blanks with 1K finish for understated style. The Dwarf Shrink range includes 6ft 2lb and 3lb models for the tightest situations, with 3.25lb and 3.5lb blanks for mainstream big fish applications capable of dealing with the biggest carp and heaviest leads, exclusive Nash reel seat with slimline EVA or Cork trim, reverse mounted Minima ringing with anti frap tip guides, matte black tapered butt cap and black whippings and tip and butt section alignment markers. The Dwarf range has seen a huge overhaul this year, and they are a much better rod for it. In terms of features, performance, and value for money, they cannot be beaten, and due to the variation in lengths and test curves available, they also make great rods for younger anglers who will undoubtedly struggle with a 12ft version. This is a superb addition to our list of the best telescopic fishing rods! 

Sonik Extractor - With the increase in popularity of short, retractable butt carp rods, the new XTRACTOR carp rods fill a real gap in the market for affordable top-quality rods that are easy to transport due to their short pack-down lengths. Two 9’ models and two 10’ models with test curves ranging from 2.75lb to 3.5lb make up the range, with pack-down lengths of 44” and 50”. The super-slim matt black, part-telescopic carbon fibre blanks have plenty of reserve power in the butt section and a fast tip recovery to give surprising performance whether casting or playing large fish close in or at range. Lightweight black M-Series DL guides with anti-frap tip, 17mm DPS reel seat, full retro slim-cork handle, custom line clip and a black anodised butt cap, laser etched with an ‘S’ logo completes a top-quality specification.

As we mentioned earlier, we have picked our winner, and we have gone with the OG of the short/telescopic rods, the Nash Scope!