Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

This pole is not for anyone that is actually intending to fish. Once extended you only have flex in the last segment of the pole. And it has about as much action and sensitivity as a pool cue. I'm not sure what lure weight/line weight this is intended for, because the markings on the pole seem to be in a format that is not used in the U.S. I would not attempt to use a light line with this. This kit is so bad, I have my doubts as to whether the positive reviews are coming from actual customers. The reel and included line/lures etc. are pure junk. The tiny spool of unmarked line appears to be about 2 lb. test monofilament that is way to light for a rod this stiff, and will not even adequately spool the reel that comes with it. The plastic reel does not look like it will hold up to much use. The retrieve rate is slow, the bail is rough and difficult to close (hallmark of a poor bail spring design), and the whole thing is poorly balanced for the long heavy pole. The lure box comes with some cheap plastic lures that you would never use, a few hooks and some weird sinkers. The kicker is that this "compact" telescope combo is packaged in a zipper case that unnecessarily increases the size of the unit while adding no utility. I received this as a gift and cannot believe what was paid for it. This is basically junk that is several steps below a cheap outfit you might buy at Walmart for $19.99 or less.