Telescopic ice fishing rod

[RussianBear]

Hi everyone,
Did anyone see any telescopic ice fishing rods anywhere?
I mainly panfish 15ft or shallower with palm rods hand over line but do want to try deeper places.
Problem is longer rods wont fit into my bucket so i thought about telescopic fishing rod.
I saw some on ebay from china but would rather deal with merchants in the states.
Anyone seen any?
Thanks

[bpiatt]

Why not just use a 24in ice rod? 24inches is too long?

Here's a telescopic rod that's short enough for ice located in jersey: http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=310418841255&index=10&nav=SEARCH&nid=59353731976

[RussianBear]

Doesnt fit in my bucket.
I was thinking to use the pen rod, but insert the rod portion into a foam or cork handle.

[RussianBear]

Anyone know how to build your own or buy supplies to make telescopic rods?

[bpiatt]

I'm not sure if your going to find much info on this, ice rods are short enough that no one makes them telescoping. Not to sound like an idiot but you might be better of getting a bigger bucket or change carry method.

[ice dawg]

You can gete telescoping ice rods here, but it may be a pain in the rear to do it. 
[url][http://www.buybestfishing.com/fishing-rods/ice-fishing-rods/telescopic-ice-rods/salmo-ice-pro-telerod-6524.html/url]

[RussianBear]

I'm not sure if your going to find much info on this, ice rods are short enough that no one makes them telescoping. Not to sound like an idiot but you might be better of getting a bigger bucket or change carry method.

No, your not an idiotI welcome most opinions, else i would not ask questions here.
I have a 6 gallon bucket which is taller than most. Going to 7 might add another inch or two but still wont fit 24in rod.
Might have to try the ebay china seller and see how it is.
I dont target heavy fish through the ice, at least not yet so maybe the cheap chinese stuff might make due.

[RussianBear]

You can gete telescoping ice rods here, but it may be a pain in the rear to do it. 
[url][http://www.buybestfishing.com/fishing-rods/ice-fishing-rods/telescopic-ice-rods/salmo-ice-pro-telerod-6524.html/url]

Everyhing you click on is out of order.

[toofuss]

Is there a dire necessity to not have the rods stick out the top? I don't have a rod period that doesn't stick out of the top.

[panfishman13]

the nature vision pak rods were collapsible.
http://shopping.yahoo.com/764805170-pak-stix-telescopic-fishing-rod-combo-ice-pan-fish/
other than that, i don't think they make any.
just how small IS your bucket? if it's 5 gallons then a 24" rod shouldn't stick out the top.

[Loudmouth879]

why not get something like this to carry the rods in...

http://www.cabelas.com/product/Fishing/Ice-Fishing/Ice-Fishing-Accessories|/pc/104793480/c/104735880/sc/104396580/Ready-Rig-Ice-Pack/753125.uts?destination=%2Fcatalog%2Fbrowse%2Ffishing-ice-fishing-ice-fishing-accessories%2F_%2FN-1100510%2FNs-CATEGORY_SEQ_104396580%3FWTz_l%3DSBC%25253BMMcat104793480%253Bcat104735880&WTz_l=SBC%253BMMcat104793480%3Bcat104735880%3Bcat104396580

or

http://www.cabelas.com/product/Cabelas-Deluxe-Ice-Rod-Bags/1370941.uts?Ntk=AllProducts&searchPath=%2Fcatalog%2Fsearch%2F%3FN%3D1000006049%26Ne%3D1000006049%26Ntk%3DAllProducts%26Ntt%3DCabela's%2BIce%2BRod%2BBags%26Ntx%3Dmode%252Bmatchallpartial%26WTz_l%3DSBC%25253BMMcat104793480%253Bcat104735880%253BMCcat104396580%26WTz_st%3DSearchRefinements%26form_state%3DsearchForm%26search%3DCabela's%2BIce%2BRod%2BBags%26searchTypeByFilter%3DAllProducts%26x%3D0%26y%3D0&Ntt=Cabela's+Ice+Rod+Bags&WTz_l=SBC%253BMMcat104793480%3Bcat104735880%3BMCcat104396580

anyone know how to shorten links?

[Buck1985]

Check out a Gary roach 17" ul, i have one and really like it

[Nightbird]

I carry a cheap telescopic in my backpack when summer hiking along the river. These could probably be cut down and reassembled for length you want. I bought mine at yard sale, but I think they're usually available under $20.

[Woodsman]

For panfish in shallow water I can't see how any telescoping rod would provide the sensitivity that would be good for the purpose.

[stripernut]

A few years back Basspro had a ajustible length rod that "Telescoped" to a very short length. Seemed like a good way to go, you could make it long if you were outside or short for inside, I went to get one the next season and they were gone... It's all about market...

[FishGut]

I agree that its time to use the bucket for carrying something other than rods. If you don't want to buy a fancy bag or backpack, clear plastic boxes 25x15x6 inches cost as little as a dollar, with $10 getting you a lidded, latched box with handles. Two dollars more will pay for foam padding to keep your rods from rattling around. If you're so inclined, there's also Jann's Netcraft, where you can custom build your rod to size http://www.jannsnetcraft.com/ice-rod-blanks/?page=1