OUTBACK PUPPY
Palm-sized telescopic spinning rod (18–22.5 cm closed) for opportunistic light-game fishing while traveling
An ultra-compact telescopic rod engineered around extreme portability, the defining spec is a closed length of 18–22.5 cm, shorter than a 500 ml plastic bottle. The Outback Puppy serves opportunistic anglers who fish impulsively while traveling, commuting, or hiking, where carrying a conventional rod is impractical. Species range covers light freshwater (stream trout, small bass, perch) and light salt (ajing, mebaru, small rockfish). Lure range caps at 3–10g depending on model.
A trade-off tool. Three-part separation: blank, reel seat, and grip detach independently to achieve the 18 cm minimum. The blank section itself uses an ultra-micro-section telescopic design with a carbon solid tip (common in Japanese light game rods) to reduce tip-breakage risk, a known vulnerability in telescopic designs. Fuji PTC tip cover included for protection in a bag. Fuji Arconite ring guides. DPS spinning reel seat. All models are regular action, the short sections limit blank stiffness range.
Rod weight is 59–88g across the series. Six models in the full Tailwalk lineup (the batch lists five of the six). Three UL models (1–5g, max 6 lb) at 4'8", 5'0", and 5'8"; two L models (2–7g, max 8 lb) at 4'1" and 5'0"; one ML (3–10g, max 12 lb) at 6'2". Length and power increase together. The 4'1" L model achieves the minimum 18 cm closed length. All spinning.
Shaded band: the spread of the lineup's 5 models, as percentile rank among same-type rods. Solid line = series median · dashed ring = catalog median.
- Models
- 5 spinning
- Length
- 4'1"–6'2" 1.24–1.88 m
- Power
- UL–ML 3 classes
- Action
- R
- Line
- up to 12 lb
- Lure
- 1/32–3/8 oz 1–10 g
Rods in this series
5 models| Save | Model | Length | Power | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S41L-T | 4'1" | L | Buy on Amazon | |
| S48UL-T | 4'8" | UL | Buy on Amazon | |
| S50UL-T | 5' | UL | Buy on Amazon | |
| S58UL-T | 5'8" | UL | Buy on Amazon | |
| S62ML-T | 6'2" | ML | Buy on Amazon |
Model notes
3 of 5 modelsShortest model at 18 cm closed, the minimum achievable in the series. 59g rod weight. Designed for confined casting situations; 4'1" limits reach but achieves absolute minimum pack size.
One of three UL models; 64g, 20.5 cm closed. Covers micro-jigs and small soft plastics down to 1g. Narrowest useful spectrum, best for small stream trout or ajing in tight harbors.
Longest and heaviest model at 88g, 22.5 cm closed. The ML power and 3–10g ceiling extends usability to small sea bass, light shore jig, and stronger freshwater species. Most versatile model in the lineup.