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<blockquote data-quote="sh00ter" data-source="post: 3093807" data-attributes="member: 24531"><p>Man a lot of good responses. Let me first say I am aware of the telescopic "travel" rods; my dad always had one of those Daiwa ones in the black leather case he kept in his vehicle. I do wish I knew what happened to it. BUT, when I was mulling it over, and experimenting with some of the telescopic ones in the store, I decided it was too much trouble unless I was needing something I could fit in a suitcase. I like the idea of not having to assemble the thing to use it and these micros are small enough you could keep in the truck and carry on a backpack without the telescopic being necessary. But there are some really cool telescopics on the market none the less and I'm sure they serve their intended purposes.</p><p></p><p>Since I posted this thread, I've now been back and bought a closed-face spin-cast version of the dock demon for my wife to use. I also picked up an Ugly Stick "dock runner" which is a nicer slightly longer rig than the original zebco dock demon and has a cork handle, etc. This is becoming a "bug" like firearms only cheaper LOL. I am now also aware that Zebco makes a dock demon deluxe that is a direct competitor and size as the Ugly Stick dock runner. I can't find one locally but I may order one. Finally, I saw Shakespeare also makes a "flippin' stick" micro rod that I might also add to the collection. They are all basically cheap enough for me to try out and decide what I like best for what. I am not going to mess with them and change the line or reels right off the bat...I intend to use them in their stock form so-as to get an accurate comparison.</p><p></p><p>The interesting thing to note is the ONLY reason I began to wonder about this was the fact I was using the kids pole and the other older shorty I mentioned before. BUT when I went into walmart, the guy commented when I was checking out at how they used to not sell very well and now he sees a lot of people buying these micro poles...There are also multiple online video reviews that mention how they are becoming popular. From my brief analysis, it seems that some ice rods are micros and in about 2012, someone began using them for regular fishing and dock fishing and the dock demon was born, and others followed in the market.</p><p></p><p>Sounds like I may have accidentally stumbled into a new fad. But for the novice, especially fishing w/ kids, you can't say that 4-6lb line and a 3ft pole wouldn't do the job in most cases...I got tired of lugging the 6.5ft rods down to the pond for a couple hrs of fishing...now I have a whole new perspective (that I can't seem to stop talking about can you tell?). Thanks fellas, keep the info flowing.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="sh00ter, post: 3093807, member: 24531"] Man a lot of good responses. Let me first say I am aware of the telescopic "travel" rods; my dad always had one of those Daiwa ones in the black leather case he kept in his vehicle. I do wish I knew what happened to it. BUT, when I was mulling it over, and experimenting with some of the telescopic ones in the store, I decided it was too much trouble unless I was needing something I could fit in a suitcase. I like the idea of not having to assemble the thing to use it and these micros are small enough you could keep in the truck and carry on a backpack without the telescopic being necessary. But there are some really cool telescopics on the market none the less and I'm sure they serve their intended purposes. Since I posted this thread, I've now been back and bought a closed-face spin-cast version of the dock demon for my wife to use. I also picked up an Ugly Stick "dock runner" which is a nicer slightly longer rig than the original zebco dock demon and has a cork handle, etc. This is becoming a "bug" like firearms only cheaper LOL. I am now also aware that Zebco makes a dock demon deluxe that is a direct competitor and size as the Ugly Stick dock runner. I can't find one locally but I may order one. Finally, I saw Shakespeare also makes a "flippin' stick" micro rod that I might also add to the collection. They are all basically cheap enough for me to try out and decide what I like best for what. I am not going to mess with them and change the line or reels right off the bat...I intend to use them in their stock form so-as to get an accurate comparison. The interesting thing to note is the ONLY reason I began to wonder about this was the fact I was using the kids pole and the other older shorty I mentioned before. BUT when I went into walmart, the guy commented when I was checking out at how they used to not sell very well and now he sees a lot of people buying these micro poles...There are also multiple online video reviews that mention how they are becoming popular. From my brief analysis, it seems that some ice rods are micros and in about 2012, someone began using them for regular fishing and dock fishing and the dock demon was born, and others followed in the market. Sounds like I may have accidentally stumbled into a new fad. But for the novice, especially fishing w/ kids, you can't say that 4-6lb line and a 3ft pole wouldn't do the job in most cases...I got tired of lugging the 6.5ft rods down to the pond for a couple hrs of fishing...now I have a whole new perspective (that I can't seem to stop talking about can you tell?). Thanks fellas, keep the info flowing. [/QUOTE]
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