Quantum Embark Telescopic Fishing Rod - Perfect for Long-Distance Fishing

Pete to C: First, don't buy the KastKing, you'll be replacing the tip. But for this Quantum rod the tip is very good and has that ugly stick type tip. However the reel screw is a cheaper plastic. Not the worst I've seen but its below average and I had to keep tightening it. The line guides is what I really don't like. They're just thin metal loops. Its not smooth and I don't have a good feeling about them. Also, there really should be another guide at the tip as the line will go below the rod at the tip on a fish bend.

If the KastKing had the Quantum Tip, that would be the perfect budget telescoping rod.

United States on Aug 05, 2023

Nich: Nice rod. collapses nicely. good action
the last guide just fell off on the second trip. ended up gluing it, and it's held so far. but shouldn't be fixing something new. otherwise 4 stars easy

United States on Jul 26, 2023

gabriel: I grew up along the Gila River in Arizona and have been fishing all of my life, like since the TNN bill dance Saturday morning days. I am pretty much replacing all of my poles with these poles. They are strong light and versatile and can use them on any fish under 15lbs. Currently using them for panfish and bass, but have also caught many trout in the Arizona rim and white mountain lakes, as well as Walleye and pike in the northern az lakes. I hope these don’t go sold out but I highly recommend these poles.

United States on Jun 29, 2023

Luis F: Esta super que sea telescopica pero se rompio el ultimo tramo de la punta con el 1er pescado de 1.2 kg

Mexico on Jun 13, 2023

Alone Smith: Muy bueno, y llegó rápido

Mexico on May 10, 2023

Evan Yunck: Initial impressions are great. For the money it's hard to beat this rod. Decent grade graphite with a solid fiberglass tip section, exposed blank reel seat, light, has a great feel/action (honestly feels like a 2 or 1 pc). Feels closer to a fast action then moderate fast,, but thats just whipping it around in the living room.. Paired it with a Mitchell 308 which according to the manufacturer is a 2000 size reel but is closer to my 2500s and it feels veryyy well balanced. Honestly haven't used it yet but I can't wait to.. I gave it 4 stars cus the 1st one I received, the fiberglass tip was extruded kinda wonky and wasn't straight or smooth(thank God for prime lol) replacement was perfect so check it on yours and make sure its good. Can't expect perfect quality control on a 30$ rod so I won't totally fault quantum especially when they would have replaced it themselves and they offer a very reasonable warranty on it.. def wayyyyy better than any other telescopic rod in its price range I guarantee that. Otherwise you'd honestly have to spend 75-125 to get something just slightly better

United States on Jul 23, 2022

Michael: I looked at 3 telescoping rods to replace my old ReadytoFish telescoping rod and real combo. I settled on this Quantum Embark model to pair with my Zebco 33 Platinum reel (Quantum now under same ownership as Zebco). I also looked at the smaller Quantum telescoping rod, and a KastKing. The smaller quantum just didnt feel sturdy, and the KastKing while it felt like a quality product, and was the shortest of the bunch collapsed, didnt feel right in my had, as the handle portion is small/short.

This Embark model feels right, looks great with a nice matte finish on the main rib sections, the grip is long enough for the whole hand, and I like the fact that you can actually push and lock closed some of the telescopic sections (there is no lock mechanism, rather they just fit tight when closed) which means I can use this in tight casting spaces, and when you close it, it stays closed. The KastKing sections seems to slide too freely in and out when extending and collapsing.
The only thing I wish this had that the other 2 did, was a metal cover over the reel top lock down ring.
Ill comment back once I actual get out and use it.
The 5 year warranty was the clincher for me,...

United States on Jul 22, 2022

DASCALESCU CIPRIAN: The best

United Kingdom on Jul 10, 2022

Steve: Feels and looks very cheap, eyelets are very thin and flimsy, I have it in my quads box jic I want to toss a line somewhere. Would not recommend otherwise.

Canada on Apr 30, 2022

MarkMark: Using this Moto camping.
Great compact, quality telescopic rod. I've had a three piece pack rod, and this one is 6" shorter. Casts pretty good. It's a little time consuming to pull it apart and collapse it with line on it, but meh the fish aren't going anywhere.
Using 10bl line and a 6" leader. The two Walleye (bigger one was 22") were caught in rapids, and the rod didn't feel stressed at all. The plastic threaded coupler for attaching the reel feels and operates like a higher end rod. It's a great rod for packs, straps within the width of ATV racks. Frig it can be strapped across handle bars it's that compact. Great buy.

Canada on Aug 05, 2021