Retractable Fishing Pole

What’s a good retractable fishing pole?

My boyfriend’s birthday is coming up and he’s been interested in getting a “retractable” fishing pole. Something that can fit in his backpack and fish on the go. He’s really big into fishing, but I don’t know too much about it. I want to get him a good one but I’m not too sure what I’m looking for. Please send links (preferably something I can purchase at Bass Pro or Cabela’s). Thanks, fishermen/women!

I personally would stay away from retractables and instead go with a multi-piece rod that will fit into a backpack. The reason for this is that multi-section rods will generally give you higher performance and quality than a retractable will. I listed a range of choices below. Go ahead a pick a 6ft or 6′6” rod where you have choices. A reel that holds 6lb test will do the trick if you have to choose between multiple sizes.

Good:

http://www.amazon.com/Okuma-Voyager-Travel-Fishing-Kit/dp/B000MQTJW2

Better:

http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_10204877____SearchResults

http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_104138____SearchResults

Best (you really want to impress him!)

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/links/link.jsp;jsessionid=3YSWTU2WZ00L5LAQBBKSCOVMCAEFAIWE?id=0053457122473a&type=product&cmCat=SEARCH_all&returnPage=search-results1.jsp&Ntk=Products&QueryText=pack+rod&sort=all&N=0&Nty=1&hasJS=true&_dyncharset=ISO-8859-1&_DARGS=%2Fcabelas%2Fen%2Fcommon%2Fsearch%2Fsearch-box.jsp.form23

http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_97000____SearchResults

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Portable Retractable 4 Sections Fishing Rod Pole Holder $18.80

Travel Retractable Plastic 6 Sections Fishing Pole Rod $26.01

Retractable Fishing 8 Sections Travel Rod Pole 2.4M $7.69

2M 6 Sections Freshwater Retractable Fishing Rod Pole $14.85

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Textured Handle 3.4M 7 Sections Retractable Fish Pole $10.51

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Textured Handle 4.9M 10 Sections Retractable Fish Pole $18.21

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2M 6 Sections Freshwater Retractable Fishing Rod Pole $16.36

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Metal Line Guide 2.2M 6 Sections Retractable Fish Pole $10.21

Freshwater Retractable 7 Sections Fishing Pole 3.1m $8.81

Retractable Portable 5 Ring Guide Fishing Rod Pole 2.4m $14.53

Travel Retractable Plastic 6 Sections Fishing Pole Rod $23.21

Freshwater Retractable 7 Sections Fishing Pole 3.1m $7.64

Brown Yellow 9 Sections Retractable Fishing Rod Pole 1.8 Meter $12.18

Angling Retractable 7 Sections Fishing Pole Rod 3.3M $11.63

Angling Retractable 7 Sections Fishing Pole Rod 3.3M $11.66

Portable Retractable 2 Sections Fishing Rod Pole Holder $9.51

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Textured Handle 7 Sections Retractable Fish Pole 3.2M $11.27

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Travelling Retractable Fishing Rod Fish Pole 10 Section $19.72

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Textured Handle 3.4M 7 Sections Retractable Fish Pole $9.86

Textured Handle 12 Sections Retractable Fish Pole 4.4M $12.71

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Travelling Retractable Fishing Rod Fish Pole 10 Section $17.28

13 Sections Retractable Fish Fishing Travel Pole Rod $13.66

Freshwater 15 Sections 4M Retractable Fishing Pole Rod $14.20

Travel Plastic 12 Section Retractable Pole Fishing Rod $22.04

Retractable Plastic Black 6 Sections Fishing Pole Rod $9.48

Textured Handle 9 Sections 4M Retractable Fish Pole Rod $14.52

Travel Plastic 12 Section Retractable Pole Fishing Rod $22.01

Travelling Retractable Fishing Rod Fish Pole 10 Section $20.39

Textured Handle 7 Sections Retractable Fish Pole 3.2M $10.89

Textured Handle 7 Sections Retractable Fish Pole 3.45M $10.83

6 Section Retractable Fishing Plastic Fish Pole 245cm $16.40

3.6M 8 Sections Freshwater Retractable Fishing Rod Pole $24.11

4.55m 12 Sections 1″ Dia Grip Retractable Fishing Pole $18.57

Retractable Design 3.7m Nonslip Handle Fishing Pole $11.94

Brown Yellow 9 Sections Retractable Fishing Rod Pole 1.8 Meter $12.66

Print Retractable 10 Section 4.3m Fresh Water Fish Pole $12.42

Retractable Portable 5 Ring Guide Fishing Rod Pole 2.4m $12.80

2.4M 6 Sections Freshwater Retractable Fishing Rod Pole $15.98

Brown Yellow 9 Sections Retractable Fishing Rod Pole 1.8 Meter $12.64

71″ Slim Retractable River Fishing Rod Pole 4 Section $5.96

Angling Retractable 3.9M 14 Sections Fishing Pole Rod $14.92

Textured Handle 8 Sections Retractable Fish Pole 3.6M $12.21

Textured Handle 10 Sections Retractable Fish Pole 3.7M $12.44

Retractable 3.3M Telescopic 8 Sections Fishing Pole Rod $10.64

Metal Line Guide 2.2M 6 Sections Retractable Fish Pole $9.12

303cm Retractable Plastic 7 Sections Fishing Rod Pole $8.61

Angling Retractable 3.9M 14 Sections Fishing Pole Rod $15.38

Portable Fishing 13 Sections Retractable Pole Rod 3.86m $13.19

Retractable 3.3M Telescopic 8 Sections Fishing Pole Rod $12.53

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