I am going to Sanibel Island Flordia in April and am going to go snook and redfish fishing. Last year I bought a nice used combo at one of the local tackle shops but it would have cost too much to ship back. One piece rod. My question is does anyone know if a good telescopic rod that would work for this application? I just have no  experience with these rods. Any info. Is appreciated. 

Somewhere along the line I ended up with a Mitchell telescopic rod and it has been sitting on a shelf for years because I don't feel it would handle anything over 5-6 lbs. But I have never used it...it just feels flimsy.

Id look into getting a 2 or 3 piece travel rod personally. Then if you had too ship it, it would be ALOT less, plus youll get a better rod

2 hours ago, KDW96 said:

Id look into getting a 2 or 3 piece travel rod personally. Then if you had too ship it, it would be ALOT less, plus youll get a better rod

I agree with you that he should get a multi-piece rod instead of a telescopic rod as a travel rod. A 2-3 piece rod that has at least medium action should be good for light inshore fishing. 

Yeah, go 3-piece travel rods.  If you are looking for a casting travel rod, I have one I could be convinced to sell.  PM if interested.

On 2/18/2016 at 10:22 AM, Bassguytom said:

I am going to Sanibel Island Flordia in April and am going to go snook and redfish fishing. Last year I bought a nice used combo at one of the local tackle shops but it would have cost too much to ship back. One piece rod. My question is does anyone know if a good telescopic rod that would work for this application? I just have no  experience with these rods. Any info. Is appreciated. 

If you really want a telescopic rod, you can look at these:

http://www.allfishingbuy.com/Spinning-Rods-3.6-4.5.htm

They're not things of beauty, and they're rather long, but
pack down to like 2.7 feet.

I've bought from these folks before. It's the place to go for
hard-to-find-in-the-US gear that's commonly used in the
Orient. I bought some pencil-style floats and a 12' long pole
that's been a blast for super simple fishing (like a canepole).

I am in the same situation. Im going to flo in april and didnt want to travel with a full rod. Went With the okuma citrix 4 piece travel rod for 100 bucks.  Looks like a good rod but havent used it yet. But the best part is it comes with a nice travel case already no need to buy seperatly.

i went with the 7'11" heavy and will have it as a pier/inlet fishing rod.  

Please note, this is a casting rod, dont know if okuma makes a spinning version, never looked.