Lixada Telescopic Fishing Rod and Reel - REVIEW

The rods are different on Ebay (small guide rings)
I went for the 1.5m (5 foot) telescopic rod and reel (Amazon) which came in the Lixada bag (see pictures and video) as my local river is not huge.
The rod is very well made and although most of the action is in the tip section that is to be expected due to the telescopic nature of the rod - the lower sections need to be quite stiff since the rod folds up into itself.
The closed length of the rod is only 31cm (approx. 12") making it a good choice for packing into a backpack or suitcase and the reel has a folding handle which allows for flatter packing.
I would advise getting a reel cover to keep the reel clean if it will be spending time in and out of a backpack.

The reel has a nicely made design which incorporates an effective drag dial and a handle lock to prevent handle being turned backward if you want to rely on the drag while playing fish (that is my choice of set up - lock ON and drag set to enable a decent sized fish to safely pull line). Reel fits securely into the reel seat and the seat has a double ring lock system to ensure that the reel stays in place while in use.
Casting is easy and the bale arm doesn't flick back over while casting unless it is knocked quite hard. Using the 1.5m rod I can easily cast an 8g spinner around 30m without much effort - that gets it to the other side of the widest part of my local river so it's all good there.
Reeling in is very smooth and totally silent indicating that the internals of the reel are well put together and running properly.

The guide rings on the rod are a decent size which is great to see since many of the small telescopic rods available online have tiny guide rings which affect casting distance - this feels more like a 'proper' rod.

As with all telescopic rods care must be given while opening and closing each section of the rod and it's definitely best to avoid pulling on the rings or they will eventually weaken and snap off - I've shown the correct method in the attached video for reference.

So, in summary.....
Does this rod and reel combo perform well? YES
Will it catch fish? YES
Will it last a long time? YES, with sensible care.
Could you rely on it in a survival situation? YES
Will it pack down into a backpack? YES, although a reel cover would be advised to protect the reel.
How many stars? 5, all the way.

[ThousandYardStare]

The rods are different on Ebay (small guide rings)
I went for the 1.5m (5 foot) telescopic rod and reel (Amazon) which came in the Lixada bag (see pictures and video) as my local river is not huge.
The rod is very well made and although most of the action is in the tip section that is to be expected due to the telescopic nature of the rod - the lower sections need to be quite stiff since the rod folds up into itself.
The closed length of the rod is only 31cm (approx. 12") making it a good choice for packing into a backpack or suitcase and the reel has a folding handle which allows for flatter packing.
I would advise getting a reel cover to keep the reel clean if it will be spending time in and out of a backpack.

The reel has a nicely made design which incorporates an effective drag dial and a handle lock to prevent handle being turned backward if you want to rely on the drag while playing fish (that is my choice of set up - lock ON and drag set to enable a decent sized fish to safely pull line). Reel fits securely into the reel seat and the seat has a double ring lock system to ensure that the reel stays in place while in use.
Casting is easy and the bale arm doesn't flick back over while casting unless it is knocked quite hard. Using the 1.5m rod I can easily cast an 8g spinner around 30m without much effort - that gets it to the other side of the widest part of my local river so it's all good there.
Reeling in is very smooth and totally silent indicating that the internals of the reel are well put together and running properly.

The guide rings on the rod are a decent size which is great to see since many of the small telescopic rods available online have tiny guide rings which affect casting distance - this feels more like a 'proper' rod.

As with all telescopic rods care must be given while opening and closing each section of the rod and it's definitely best to avoid pulling on the rings or they will eventually weaken and snap off - I've shown the correct method in the attached video for reference.

So, in
Does this rod and reel combo perform well? YES
Will it catch fish? YES
Will it last a long time? YES, with sensible care.
Could you rely on it in a survival situation? YES
Will it pack down into a backpack? YES, although a reel cover would be advised to protect the reel.
How many stars? 5, all the way.

[eazyleegaming]

after failing to find decent reviews on these rods from amazon imagine my pleasure when i finally found one and it was a fellow north east lad! great vid mate, thanks for the review

[jfoz]

I have been looking at this exact rod online for fishing when I’m out in my kayak. Searched for a review and found this video. Just ordered it now. Thank you very much 👍

[garywardle]

Just bought this trying it tonight spinning for perch and pike. Reel on it looks good for the price. Appreciate the honest review fella.

[ethyhayes]

Thanks for the decent review mate

I've never fished in my life and just picked up one as an entry into it, didn't want to spend tonnes in case it isn't actually a hobby I'll enjoy (and God knows, I've made that mistake with enough hobbies 😂) so really pleased to hear its a decent little starter set up.

[Buzzdamc]

Just bought one of these yesterday and thought I’d check for a review, came straight here, great video, thank you

[J_Chap]

Thank you so much for this video. I have been looking for a good compact fishing rod and reel, but, none of the reviews for other ones are very good. They are mostly made very cheaply and not worth the money. Then I came across your video and I am going to buy two of these. This is exactly what I have been looking for.

[craigjamaljohnson]

BEST VIDEO EVER!!! I have watched this almost 100 times 😃

[necris]

Thank you very good review, nice comment about the extra accessories not being worth the money because of quality, you convinced me to buy this fishing rod

[MrBluesluver]

A great and informative video. Just what I was looking for. I'm thinking about one of these for my bike saddle bags.

[mashtoninus]

Awesome review. Everything I needed to know and more! Thank you. :-)

[ricardohuante]

Thanks for your honest rivew ima get one

[emmanuelhud]

Well you've sold it to me! Off to Amazon to buy my first fishing rod 🙂 thanks

[kevinpuertovlogz]

Nice catch bro. Watching from argao. Nice spot bro. Full support na po. Keep safe and God bless always⛵⛵⛵🐟🐟🐟🎣🎣🎣☺️☺️❤️❤️🙏🙏⛵

[RetroLindsay]

I got one because of you and i love it thank you so much

[Nekomajin]

Caught a peacock bass using this! 6 llbs

[leeh]

Thanks for the review i fancy one for holidays. Great pond too mate. 👍

[carpmma]

Had this rod in 1.5 and the reel really impressed with it to start of fishing, good for rivers and small lakes not gonna have much fun on a resivouir tho

[joshb]

Great video mate keep it up 👌 just subbed

[ozzygrunt]

Thanks mate, I’m buying 1 on eBay today, keeping it in my car boot just in case we decide to go on a fishing trip