Telos Rods and Ring Options

In recent years short 'collapsible' rods have been finding favour as easily transported fishing tools, which have the added benefit of being short enough to store in the boot of a car for opportunistic sessions. Harrison's have come late to the party but now have an introductory range of three ten foot models under the Telos banner.

Harrison's have this to say about the make up of the blanks:

The blank uses different carbon materials in each section to optimise performance:

• Tip section
  Made from unidirectional T800 carbon for light weight and high responsiveness.

• Middle section
  Constructed with a high modulus core, carbon scrims and 1k external layer

• Butt section
  Finished with a 3K plain weave carbon layer, providing increased robustness and durability

Telescoping down to 50 inches the extended length is ten feet. 

Having handled all three as blanks at the factory I thought the 3.5lb was a bit of a broom handle and the 3.25lb had more of a 'carpy' action. The 3lb model feeling most like it would be suitable as a useful predator rod. I'll have more to say about on the water performance when I've had a chance to use one.

The photo above shows what I'm proposing as my standard build, with options for five or seven rings plus tip. The seven ring pattern will allow a made up rod to be folded 'Rover Ringing' Style, but looks a bit odd when set up!

As these rods are likely to be left set up in cars and thrown about in boats or on the bank when roving I'm fitting American Tackle Delta rings which have a robust frame of an anti-frap design.

 

 

 Price from £350 for a standard build.

 

Meanwhile I've started to use the aforementioned Delta rings as standard on lure rods for their sturdy frames and sleek look on baitcaster outfits.

 

 

All other rods are fitted with black Kigans as standard, with the grey Kigan or Delta as an option. Other ring patterns can be supplied but these are what I carry in stock.

 

Below, left to right: Delta, Black Kigan, Grey Kigan. 

 

Below left to right: Delta, Black Kigan.

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