Was flying to Philly from Jacksonville yesterday and picked up the copy of SkyMall in the back of the seat in front of me to pass a bit of the time.
After paging past indoor doggie pottys and zombie lawn ornaments, I noticed a telescopic fishing rod for sale for $30.
Collapsible Telescoping Fishing Pole
Take this incredible Telescoping Fishing Pole anywhere! This amazing fishing pole collapses to an incredible 24.25 inches and extends to an astounding 171.5 inches!
Features:
- Telescoping Fishing Pole Dimensions:
- Collapsed: 24.25 x .875 x 1.25 inches
- Extended: 171.5 x .875 x 1.25 inches
- 2 Hooks
- Fishing Line
- Lure
- Storage Compartment in Base of Rod
- Durable Plastic Construction
- Nylon Carrying Case
At least they didn’t call it tenkara…
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Why not? Does it ruin the “aura” of being a tenkara cult member if everyone does it? I thought the goal was to get everyone into tenkara fishing? 🙂 The truth is, I don't think this is going to be the next “Pocket Fisherman” so don't worry. The sovereignty of tenkara fishing is safe. For now. 🙂 lol
Just FYI – I've seen a ton of these plastic tenkara rods on Amazon over the last couple weeks.