are collapsible fishing rods any good 1.0m in and just 17.5 PURELURE Short Collapsible Casting Rod

Regular maintenance also plays a key role

As for length, I use to fish primarily on foot or from kayak and in those settings i liked the 7-6 and even 8 as it really gives you an advantage on casting and usually you fish with the rod tip up

First introduced in the 1950s, these reels quickly gained a reputation for precision engineering, durability, and smooth performance, becoming a benchmark for multiplying reels worldwide

Alternatively you can use a large fish hook, but with the barbs cut off

However, if you go with a spinning reel make sure it will hold up to the saltwater and has some degree of waterproofing