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🎯 Cast Far, Travel Light, Fish Right — Your Ultimate On-the-Go Rod!
The Zebco Z-Cast Telescopic Fishing Rod extends from a compact 17 inches to a full 5'6", crafted with durable Z-Glass fiberglass and a fatigue-reducing EVA handle. Engineered for medium power casting, it supports 8-12 lb line weights and 1/4-3/8 oz lures, making it ideal for panfish, trout, and light bass. Featuring shock-ring guides and a twist-lock reel seat, this lightweight rod balances portability with performance, backed by Zebco’s trusted legacy since 1949.













| ASIN | B00BPF4V6I |
| Action | Fast |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Best Sellers Rank | #30,487 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #46 in Fishing Rods |
| Brand | Zebco |
| Brand Name | Zebco |
| Color | Red |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 282 Reviews |
| Fishing Rod Power | Medium |
| Fishing Technique | Casting |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00032784611080 |
| Grip Type | Split |
| Handle Material | Ethylene Vinyl Acetate |
| Included Components | ZCAST TELESCOPIC 5'6" SC ROD |
| Item Type Name | ZCAST TELESCOPIC 5'6" SC ROD |
| Item Weight | 0.39 Pounds |
| Line Weight | 12 |
| Lure Weight | 0.37 Ounces |
| Lure Weight Maximum | 0.38 Ounce |
| Manufacturer | Zebco Brands |
| Manufacturer Part Number | ZCASTC56TEL |
| Material | Fiberglass |
| Material Type | Fiberglass |
| Model Name | ZCASTC56TEL-FB6 |
| Model Number | ZCASTC56TEL |
| Number of Pieces | 1 |
| Rod Length | 66 Inches |
| Size | 5'6" |
| Target Species | Trout |
| Tension Supported | 12 pound |
| UPC | 032784611080 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
M**L
Shhh! The fish don't know this is so inexpensive...
I love Zebco and how they make fishing simple and fun for novice anglers. I have much better rods, but this little gem is never embarrassing and I find I use my Zebcos more than the "good" stuff. The beauty of this rod is obviously the portability. I thought there would be a substantial sacrifice in action, etc. Not so. This economical little wonder is a bundle of fun and doesn't disappoint. I never feel somehow cheated by the economy of this rod: it's durable enough to withstand reasonable abuse, can hide in a car, has a quality build for this price point, and has decent performance. The rod end cover works well for me too. I put a new Zebco 404 on this rod and for well under $40, I have a great little combo suitable for almost any age.
D**E
Pretty alright!
I love pan fishing. Although I do everything too. I like telescoping rods too, so I can grab and go. I also have to eagle claw rod (changed out the reel of course) and by comparison this zebco is a bit stiffer, which is a good thing since telescoping rods are notoriously flexible. I threw my zebco 33 custom z on it (though I plan on changing that out for a different spincaster, but havent made up my mind) and it worked great. I have several rods and reels for certain scenarios. When I am alone, bank fishing, you can't go wrong with this guy here. I throw on a swivel and remove the lure when putting it away and I carry it in my tackle bag. My whole setup is so grab and go -- which is why I love this reel. It's *not* the best rod you will ever have as far as sheer quality, but it might be the best in so far as portability and versatility. Can totally catch bass and even northern (pulled this guy up from a bridge! The pole was bending so bad and I was worried she would break but she held it together). All in all -- buying this you can be sure you are getting value for your money. If you match colors like I do, it looks pretty good too. But this is not something for extreme fishing like tournament bass fishing or trophy fish. If you love pan fishing and maybe some bass, this is perfect. It can do more than that, but it's pretty rough on it lol.
S**N
Works great for stocked trout.
It extends and collapses pretty easily and doesn't get stuck. My kid dropped it in the muddy water so it's a little gritty, opening and closing, but it's held up well so far. It's a little stiffer, then a single piece or two piece of the same size. So if you like a very flexible finesse rod, keep that in mind. As far as durability, I probably wouldn't trust it for catfish or any really heavy fish .But for stocked trout, it works really well. If you want a rod that fits in the water bottle holder of a backpack this might be it for the price.
N**E
Zebco Z-Cast Telescoping Fishing Rod
This rod serves our purpose! It’s great to get into tight areas and helped catch fish. Very light weight & so far durable and is sensitive enough to let you know when the fish hit our bait.
M**G
Excellent and inexpensive fishing rod fits nicely in carry-on luggage
Zebco always has good and inexpensive fishing gear. This time I ordered their collapsible Z-cast fishing rod. It's the right length and is well-made. Also it fits perfectly into my carry-on so I don't have to leave it at my rental vacation house. All of Zebco's gear is excellent, even their youth introductory rods/reels are quite good for a very low price. That's the reason I keep buying Zebco rods and reels--for over 50 years!
C**R
Bought two, one instantly broke, replaced fast and new one works
Ordered two Zebco Z-CAST Casting or Spincast Rod 5ft 6in rods. I extended both of them fully then waved/wiggled them around. One pole immediately snapped at the second segment from the top of the pole. Didn't even snap at the joint. I waved the other pole around even more vigorously and it performed fine. It seems like the first pole has some sort of defect in the construction. Will update when receiving a replacement. EDIT: Received a replacement within a week and it works fine with basic stress testing performed. 2 stars to 4 stars. Will possibly bump to 5 stars later if they perform well while actually fishing. SECOND EDIT: Went fishing this past summer and worked fine while casting and catching weeds. No fish caught unfortunately. Bumped to five stars.
A**N
Exactly as you would expect
Does exactly what you think. Great for keeping the trunk of a car. Obviously it’s not a professional rod by any means, but for its intended use case it does very well.
W**R
Fishing pole
Zebco this as good as they were when I was a kid
P**S
Very good rod
Very sturdy. Solid. It is rigid and sensitive enough for me. It is a fiber glass rod, and that's why it is cheap. But I don't care. It will last years. I use it in my Kayak mostly and for brook trout and panfish. It can handle a small mouth bass also or anything less than 5 pounds. Great rod. I like it.
C**E
Very light Zebco casting rod
Very good spincast rod.I'm happy with the purchase.
D**T
Klein aber fein ;)
Ich bin absolut zufrieden mit dieser Angelroute! Sie ist kompakt und superleicht, perfekt für unterwegs oder spontane Angelausflüge. Trotz des geringen Gewichts liegt sie stabil in der Hand und macht einen hochwertigen Eindruck. Der Versand war blitzschnell – schon nach wenigen Tagen war sie da. Besonders hervorzuheben ist das Top Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis: Für wenig Geld bekommt man hier richtig gute Qualität. Klare Kaufempfehlung für alle, die eine zuverlässige, leichte und preiswerte Angelroute suchen!
S**I
تم اعادتها
القضبة مستخدمة مسبقا مكسورة وفي مقبضها اثار عميقة جراء الاستخدام . ناهيك عن كونها لعبة للاطفال فعليا نظرا للمواد الرديئة التي صنعت منها ..
S**.
Fait bien
Semble de bonne qualité
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