A fishing rod is a long, flexible rod
used to catch fish. At its simplest, a fishing rod is a simple stick or pole
attached to a line ending in a hook. In contrast with nets, which are usually
used in subsistence and commercial fishing, fishing rods are more often used in
recreational fishing and competitive casting.
Many beginners of fishing are often
puzzled about how to choose a suitable fishing rod. Because there are all kinds
of fishing rods on the market, and they are suitable for different occasions. So,
many experienced fishing lovers summarize some skills of choosing fishing rods
for others.
1. The length of fishing rods
The length of the rod can vary between
2 and 20 feet (0.61 and 6.10 m).And the common measuring method is measured
from the tip all the way to the end of the butt. The length of fishing
rods you choose depend on 2 factors: where you will be fishing and what you
will be fishing for.
Shorter fishing rods prefer well in
big game fishing, it can offer great help when you are fighting with the fish. And
people often use shorter fishing rods in trolling. But there is one thing you
should know is that shorter fishing rods can’t cast the long distance, and they
are always used for lightweight lures.
In contrast with shorter fishing rods, longer rods can cast a long
distance and are suitable for heavier fishing lures. The main application of longer
fishing rods is fly fishing.
2. The material of fishing rods
Traditional rods are made from bamboo,
while contemporary rods are usually made from fiberglass or graphite. As
we all know, fiberglass rod is usually cheaper than graphite rod, and it
has better toughness and stronger flexibility. Graphite is lighter, stiffer,
and more sensitive, but it is easier to damage.
3. The action of the rod
The action means how and where the rod
blank flexes when a force is applied. Or, the action is how easily and how far
from the tip a rod will bend. A fast action rod will bend in only the top
third or less of the blank, a medium or moderate action will bend in the top
half or so and a slow action will bend starting in the lower third of the rod.
People usually use fast action rods
with bass or other large species of fish, because they have a stiff backbone
and can help people to fight the fish. And slow actions are often use in
catching small species of fish.
The skills we listed above is the main skills of choosing the fishing
rod, and there are still many other suggestions for you. If you are still
puzzled about it, welcome to contact with us.
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