From the Makers of pocket fisherman this is a small Tadpole. It is called the "Tadpole Rod & Reel". made by "Popeil Brothers Inc. 1977" made in the U.S.A. It is compact it just flip up to make a Rod and your ready to fish. Fold it down and it fits into Lunch boxes, backpacks. the length with the rod folded in it is 9 inches long with the rod it is out 17 inches long.