A compact telescopic-butt rod range designed to deliver genuine Helical performance in a much shorter transportlength. Free Spirit Fishing is pleased to introduce the new Telical carp rod range, a compact telescopic-butt series developedfor anglers who need shorter transport length without accepting the usual compromise in action, balance orfish-playing performance.
Built around the same core carbon philosophy as the main Helical carp rods, the Telical range uses high-qualityHankook and Toray carbons with a matching helical tape lay-up, giving the rods the slim, light, crisp andprogressive character associated with the Helical family. The result is a highly practical rod range that is easier to carry, store and transport, yet still feels like a proper performance carp rod when assembled.
The design uses a telescopic butt section paired with a shorter top section, allowing the rods to extend to either 10ft or 6ft, depending on the model, while packing down significantly shorter than a conventional two-piece rod. The 10ft models close down to just 49in / 1245mm, while the 6ft model closes down to only 29.5in / 750mm. This makes the range ideal for mobile sessions, travel, boat work, discreet vehicle storage, short-range carp fishing, stalking, and tight swims where conventional rod lengths can be awkward. The 6ft model is also a particularly useful travel rod, small enough to pack into a suitcase for opportunistic holiday fishing.
As with the wider Helical range, the emphasis is firmly on putting performance into the blank. The refined carbon construction gives the rods a smooth loading action, crisp recovery and excellent control under pressure. The finer tips make short to medium-range casting feel controlled rather than abrupt, while the progressive power transfer gives the angler confidence when playing fish in close quarters or more demanding situations.