Tripquips
Tripquips Fishing Rod, 6.9ft 2Pcs Telescopic Fishing Rods Set, Carbon
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Telescopic 43528-139485 Rod & Reel Combo Review
Our verdict
At $29.99, the Telescopic 43528-139485 Rod & Reel Combo is the cheapest option here, built around a 5.9-foot fiberglass rod for 10 lb line. Its 3.8-star average across 1,400 reviews is also the lowest of the four combos compared, all of which land at 4.3 stars or better.
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Anglers who want a rod that telescopes down for a tackle bag, truck bed, or backpack, and who mostly target panfish or light bass on 10 lb test where a full-size two-piece rod is overkill.
Skip if
Skip it if a consistently high review score matters to you, since 3.8 stars across 1,400 reviews trails the 4.3 to 4.5 star combos in this set, or if you need heavier line than the 10 lb rating allows.
- Material Fiberglass
- Weight 9.63 Ounces
- Length 5.9 Feet
- Line Weight 10 lb
- Technique Spinning
- Size 5.9FT
- Priced 33% below the category median ($44.99 across 47 tracked models)
Our scorecard
3.8/5
overall
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Owner rating3.8/5
3.8 average across 1,400 owner ratings
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Popularity3.7/5
1,400 owner reviews, more than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other fishing gear and tackle we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
A telescoping rod earns its keep when the goal is fitting a full setup into a duffel bag or behind a truck seat, and the Telescopic 43528-139485 leans into that job at 5.9 feet collapsed length and 9.63 ounces. Paired with a spinning reel and rated for 10 lb line, it reads as a rod built for panfish, small bass, and general light-duty casting rather than anything that pulls hard.
The spec sheet is thin, but what is listed lines up with the price. Fiberglass blanks are common at this tier because they flex more forgivingly than graphite and shrug off the occasional rod-tip mistake, which matters on a rod meant to be packed and unpacked repeatedly. At $29.99 it undercuts the Okuma VS-605-20 at $47.70 and the Ugly Stik at $70.12 by a wide margin, and even beats the Fiberglass 80-FSH3001 at $20.81 on rod length despite a similar material.
The number that stands out is the rating. At 3.8 stars across 1,400 reviews, it sits noticeably below the Okuma (4.3, 1,700 reviews), the Ugly Stik (4.5, 617 reviews), and the other fiberglass combo (4.4, 3,000 reviews). With 300+ bought last month, it still moves units, but buyers weighing rating consistency against price should know this combo carries the softest score of the four.
Pros
- Collapses to a compact size for travel, storage, or a tackle bag thanks to the telescopic design
- Lightweight at 9.63 ounces for extended casting without arm fatigue
- Priced at $29.99, undercutting the Okuma ($47.70), Ugly Stik ($70.12), and matching the range of the other fiberglass combo ($20.81)
- Fiberglass blank rated for 10 lb line suits panfish and light bass work
- Medium action is a versatile all-around setting for general freshwater casting
- 300+ bought last month shows it still sells steadily at this price point
Cons
- 3.8-star average is the lowest rating of the four rod and reel combos compared here
- 1,400 reviews is a sizable sample, so the softer score is not just a handful of outliers
- 10 lb line weight caps it well below the Ugly Stik's 15-30 lb range for bigger species like catfish
- Telescopic joints can add flex points that a one-piece or standard two-piece rod does not have
- No carbon fiber or graphite in the blank, unlike the pricier combos in this set
Specifications
| Material | Fiberglass |
|---|---|
| Weight | 9.63 Ounces |
| Length | 5.9 Feet |
| Line Weight | 10 lb |
| Technique | Spinning |
| Size | 5.9FT |
| Color | Red |
| Feature | Medium |
Performance notes
A 5.9-foot fiberglass rod at 9.63 ounces sits on the shorter, lighter end for a spinning combo, which generally trades casting distance for portability and easier one-handed handling. The 10 lb line rating puts it squarely in panfish and light bass territory rather than anything meant to horse in bigger fish. Fiberglass as a blank material tends to flex more through the whole rod compared to graphite, which can make it more forgiving of hookset mistakes but less sensitive to light bites. Medium action is a middle-of-the-road setting, stiff enough for moderate hooksets but soft enough to protect lighter line. The telescopic build is the defining feature here: it trades a small amount of rigidity at the collapsing joints for a size that fits in far less space than a fixed two-piece rod, which matters more to anglers who travel or store gear in tight quarters than to anglers fishing from a fixed dock or boat.
What buyers say
A 3.8-star average across 1,400 reviews is not a small-sample fluke, it is a fairly firm read on how this combo lands with buyers once volume is that high. Compared to the 4.3 to 4.5 star range of the other combos in this set, it suggests a meaningfully higher share of lukewarm or negative experiences relative to its price tier peers. Even so, 300+ units bought in the last month indicates the low price point keeps demand alive regardless of the rating gap. The pattern reads as a budget combo that satisfies casual buyers looking for the cheapest functional setup, while drawing more complaints than the pricier alternatives from anglers with higher expectations.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Telescopic 43528-139485 good for beginners?
Its low $29.99 price and compact collapsed size make it an easy low-commitment starting point, though the 3.8-star rating across 1,400 reviews suggests a beginner should expect a basic experience rather than the more consistent feedback seen on the pricier combos here.
What line weight does this combo handle?
It is rated for 10 lb test line, which fits panfish, small bass, and general light freshwater casting. Anglers targeting larger or harder-fighting species like catfish should look at a combo like the Ugly Stik, rated for 15-30 lb line.
How does the price compare to similar combos?
At $29.99 it is priced between the Fiberglass 80-FSH3001 ($20.81) and the Okuma VS-605-20 ($47.70), and well under the Ugly Stik ($70.12), making it one of the cheaper full rod and reel combos in this comparison.