I'm looking for a big rod for swimbaits, jigs, etc... Something in the 7' range with lure weights up to 1.5 to 2 oz. I've been looking around a lot and I've been having trouble finding a two piece rod with those specs. I want a two piece because it's hard to fit a rod that size into my small car.

Am I gonna have to get a one piece with that kind of rod or are there any two pieces out there?

Short of an Ugly Stick, I'd say you're SOL.  Two-piece rods are few and far between, especially one that could handle 2 oz. and be suitable for throwing swimbaits.

If you aren't dead set on a 7' rod, look at the 7'6 collapsible rods.

thanks burley, I figured I might be screwed. Any recommendations for 7'6" collapsible rods that won't break the bank?

I'm ok with getting a rod a bit longer or shorter as long as I can get it in my car.

Get a telescoping flipping stick. I think they go down to about 6ft, which depending on your car, could fit easier, they might even go below 6ft. Not sure.

If you get a real 2 piece, and throw a swimbait that tip might go flying with the bait.

If you aren't too concerned about weight, BPS has the Extreme on sale.  Several telescopic 7'6 rods.

They will fit in pretty much any car.  I got one into my wife's car last summer and it barely holds 6' rods.

How do they fit in the car? Do you have to put the back seat down or just fit them in the back seat or through the two front seats? I'm just asking because my back seat doesn't go down to expand the trunk.

Also, any brands or model recommendations on the telescopic?

The rod slides into the butt (  ;D ), goes from 7'6 to around 6', just throw it in the back seat and go.

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As I said, the BPS Extremes are on sale.  7'6 MH rated for 1.5 oz.

ok, 6' should fit into my backseat. Thanks Burley. Now I just have to wait for Cabelas to restock on Citicas so I can use my gift card to get the reel from them and the rod from BPS.

Does anyone know how the BPS Extreme Trigger Rod would compare to the Team Daiwa -S Series? What about the BPS Extreme Woo Daves Signature Series Trigger Rods? Are they any better than the regular Extreme Trigger rods? Anyone know someone who has any experience with these rods??

I have a $25 gift card for cabelas so I'd be willing to spend a little more on the Daiwa but if the Xtreme is similar in quality, I may just get it because it's much cheaper right now and if they aren't that different, I'll just save the gift card and some money.

Woo's rods are just his preferred actions and styles.  Same quality as the other Extremes

ok, thanks, dave.

alright, I narrowed it down to the BPS extreme and the Daiwa -S rods. I ended up going with the Extreme to save the extra cash and I've heard good things about them. Now I just need to order the reel (Shimano Citica 201D) and I'll have my new flippin' and swimbait combo.

Really you cant fit a 7 to 7'6'' in your car? i have fit 7'6'' pvc tubes(with rods in them) in to very small cars you just put them in diagonally in the car.