Fishing Rods
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| Fishing Rods: Most fishing rods today are made of fiberglass, graphite, or a combination of both. Fiberglass has been around longer, but both make good rods and they have qualities that make them different. Rods are made by wrapping a very thick sheet of long fibers or fiberglass or graphite material around a tapered dowel. The fibers run the entire length of the rod and the sheet is held together by glue. It takes several layers to make the rod and it must be finished with a coating to make the rod smooth. When this is completed, the dowel is removed and you have a rod blank. More fibers make the rod stronger, while less fibers make the rod weaker. Fiberglass rods are more flexible and weaker for catching fish, however they will usually hold up better and last longer than graphite rods. Graphite rods are lighter and stronger making them a favorite for fishermen going after big fish. They can have a light rod that is very strong. Their weakness is that they are also brittle and are more susceptible to breaking. There are a few different types of rods on the market today. There are spin-casting rods, spinning rods, bait-casting rods, and fly rods. They vary in prices and it is better to buy a quality rod because it will make a huge difference in landing fish and it will last a lot longer than a cheap rod. However, there are many fisherman that fish with the lower end tackle and you can still catch some impressive fish. You get what you pay for just like any other product. Higher quality rods can easily last 10 years or longer if you take care of them. Now, let's take a look at the different types of rods. A typical spin-casting rod is shorter, more flexible and is best equipped with a reel that handles 4 to 8 pound test line. These rods are great for beginning anglers. It is recommended to use these rods for panfish and small trout. If you are fishing for bass with these rods, you will more than likely be coming home talking about the big one that got away. Spinning rods are a favorite for most anglers. There is a wide range of spinning rods. The average rod is 6 to 7 feet, but there are also some ultra-light rods that are shorter. On the other end, rods made for surf fishing can be over 12 feet long. These rods are comfortable, easy to use and they can handle some huge fish. The reels that go with spinning rods are best when using 4 to 12 pound test. On bigger reels, you can easily use 17 to 20 pound test, but more heavier lines, bait-casting rods are recommended. The quality of these rods can range from a cheap toy to a heavy-duty salmon rod. Make sure not to just buy the cheapest rod because you will lose way too many fish and probably have to replace the rod after it breaks in a year or two. Bait-casting rods are the rods that you will see in professional bass tournaments. The rods are longer, heavier and stronger for handling big fish. The reels that go will bait-casting rods are great for handling very heavy line. You can have 65 pound test line on your reel and cast a topwater frog a very long ways. Bass fishermen love these rods because they are so good for casting long distances and when they get a hit, they can rip that bass to the boat in a hurry because of the heavy line and strong rod. Fly fishing rods are very unique just like the fishermen that use fly rods. Fly-fishing is definitely an art that takes lots of time, practice, and most of all, patience. The rods can be made of fiberglass, graphite, or bamboo. The rods are very long and more flexible. Fly rods are actually casting the line, not the lure. These rods range in quality from inexpensive for the beginner to very expensive for the seasoned fly-fishermen or collector. When selecting a fly rod, make sure that you find a rod that is comfortable because you will be doing a lot more work with a fly rod than you will with any other type of fishing rod. Some of the more popular fishing rod manufacturers: > St Croix fishing rods > Fenwick fishing rods > Shakespeare fishing rods > Shimano fishing rods > Ugly Stick fishing rods > G Loomis fishing rods > daiwa fishing rods > penn fishing rods > eagle claw fishing rods > berkley fishing rods |
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