1.8m Telescopic Spinning Rod Carbon Fibre 8–25g

Compact Trout Fishing Gear for NZ Adventures

This 1.8m Telescopic Spinning Rod gives you a compact setup for exploring New Zealand rivers and sheltered lake edges. It weighs approximately 90g and collapses to just 47.5cm, making it easy to carry in the car, campervan or alongside your day pack.

The carbon fibre construction provides a lightweight feel, while the cork handle offers a comfortable grip. With an 8–25g lure rating, this rod suits a range of trout spoons, spinners and weighted soft-bait rigs. Its shorter length makes it particularly useful where accurate placement and easy handling matter more than maximum casting distance.

Key Features

• 1.8m extended length: A manageable size for fishing river pools, sheltered shorelines and spots with limited casting room.
• 47.5cm closed length: Packs down for road trips, camping holidays and walking between fishing spots.
• Approximately 90g: Keeps the rod's contribution to your fishing kit light.
• Carbon fibre construction: Combines low weight with a responsive feel for lure fishing.
• Ceramic-lined guides: Provide smooth surfaces for line to pass through during casting and retrieval.
• Cork handle: Provides a comfortable gripping surface for repeated casting.
• Secure reel seat: Holds a compatible spinning reel in position.
• ABS guide cover: Helps protect the collapsed guides during transport.

Specifications

• Rod type: Telescopic spinning rod
• Extended length: 1.8m
• Closed length: 47.5cm
• Rod weight: Approximately 90g
• Line rating: 8–15lb, approximately 3.6–6.8kg
• Lure rating: 8–25g
• Rod material: Carbon fibre
• Telescopic sections: 6
• Line guides: 5, including the tip guide
• Tip diameter: 2.0mm
• Butt diameter: 11.2mm
• Handle: Cork grip with rear foam grip
• Guide inserts: Ceramic
• Guide cover: ABS plastic
• Reel: Sold separately
• Brand: Adsports Ghotda

Best Places to Use It in New Zealand

This rod is best suited to freshwater fishing where trout can be reached with short to medium casts. Look for accessible river pools, current edges and sheltered lake margins rather than exposed shorelines requiring maximum distance.

• Waikato River: Accessible banks and quieter margins provide opportunities to work trout lures through pools and current seams. Choose manageable water with room to land a fish.
• Lake Taupō: Sheltered shore sections outside fly-fishing-only areas offer opportunities for casting spoons and other trout lures. Follow DOC's local restrictions around marked stream mouths.
• Lake Dunstan: Accessible shoreline and nearby weed edges suit targeted casts when trout cruise close to the bank. Choose lures within the rod's weight rating and control their depth around weed.
• Smaller rivers and open stream sections: The 1.8m length is convenient where bankside vegetation limits movement, provided there is enough clear space to cast safely.

Check current access, seasons and permitted fishing methods before heading out. Carry the appropriate freshwater fishing licence for the water you plan to fish.

Casting Distance and Lure Choice

This rod is intended for short to medium-range lure fishing. No measured casting-distance result is available for this model, so a specific distance in metres cannot be guaranteed. Lure shape and weight, line diameter, spool fill, wind and casting technique all affect the distance you achieve.

Start with a compact 10–15g trout spoon or spinner within the stated rating. This provides a practical starting point for learning how the rod casts before trying other lure weights. Keep the complete casting load within 8–25g; for soft-bait rigs, include both the jig head and soft bait.

Work nearby water before casting farther out, particularly along lake weed edges where trout may feed close to shore. If your main priority is reaching distant water from an exposed lake bank, a longer spinning rod is generally a better choice.

Recommended Reel Pairing

Pair this rod with our A2000 Spinning Reel for NZ Rivers and Lakes for a compact freshwater outfit. The reel weighs approximately 187g and has a 5.2:1 gear ratio, making it a sensible size to consider for this short rod and regular trout-lure retrieval.

Together, the stated rod and reel weights total approximately 277g before adding line and tackle. This keeps the outfit easy to carry between fishing spots. Start with 8–10lb line within the rod's rating, choosing line diameter to suit the reel's capacity. Set the drag for your line and leader rather than using the reel's maximum drag setting.

Benefits

1. Easy to take along: The short packed length fits conveniently into a travelling fishing kit.
2. Comfortable handling: Low rod weight and a cork grip suit repeated casting while exploring riverbanks.
3. Controlled lure placement: The manageable length suits targeting pools, current edges and nearby shoreline structure.
4. Useful lure range: The 8–25g rating accommodates a selection of trout lures without requiring heavy tackle.

Common Questions

• Q: Is this rod suitable for NZ trout fishing?
  A: Yes. Its length and lure rating suit freshwater spinning with appropriately weighted lures in rivers and sheltered lake margins where spinning is permitted.
• Q: How far will it cast?
  A: No tested distance is available for this model. Treat it as a short to medium-range rod; actual casting distance depends on your lure, line, reel setup, technique and conditions.
• Q: Which reel should I pair it with?
  A: The linked A2000 spinning reel is a suitable size to consider. Its approximately 187g weight keeps the outfit compact, while the 5.2:1 ratio suits general trout-lure retrieval.
• Q: Can I use very small trout spinners?
  A: Check their weight first. Lures below the stated 8g minimum may not load the rod effectively, making them harder to cast.
• Q: Is the 8–15lb line rating the weight of fish it can lift?
  A: No. It describes the recommended line strength. Play fish using an appropriately set drag and use a landing net rather than lifting fish with the rod.
• Q: How should I extend and pack away the rod?
  A: Remove the cover, gently extend the sections and align the guides without forcing them. Clean away grit and let the rod dry before collapsing it and replacing the cover.

Summary

This 1.8m telescopic spinning rod combines a 90g weight with a compact 47.5cm packed length. It suits NZ anglers who want portable tackle for river pools, sheltered lake edges and camping trips. Pair it with a compact 2000-size spinning reel and lures within the 8–25g rating for a practical freshwater setup.