Fishing Rods

Choosing the correct fishing rod for the application you are fishing is critical when the moneys on the line or just when your out having fun. Let’s discuss how to choose the right fishing rods for the right circumstances.

There are many different fishing rods on the market of all different sizes, shapes and colors. I am going to talk about three that will be a must for your rod locker. First you need to determine your fishing style and type of water you are fishing. If you live in Orlando FL. you will not want to stock up on medium action spinning rods. I recommend having a few of each so you may be able to adapt to the conditions at hand. I would first start out with three rods. First, a 7′ medium heavy spinning rod for casting finesse type baits. I like the All-Star series of rods for this application. Pinnacle and Kistler also make great rods in this department that are reasonably priced. The next rod you will want to purchase is a 7′ medium heavy casting rod. This will be your spinnerbait or reaction bait rod. You will want to choose one that fits the reel you are using, the Pinnacle Matrix rods are really good for this. Make sure the rod you choose has a soft tip and a strong backbone for fighting fish from cover. The last rod you should look to buy is a 7′6″ flipping stick. This will be your heavy duty rod for fishing heavy cover or throwing big bulky baits such as large swimbait. This rod needs to be of heavy action but quality made. You will need to feel those soft bites that you get when worm fishing. The heavy action will enable you to get fish from cover quickly and get them in the boat. Pinnacle also makes a great flipping stick. The Matrix series of rods from Pinnacle will certainly get you the quality you need.

You will also need to be aware of the line size recommended on the rod. This will give you a good idea of what type reel you need. There are a few tests to determine the quality of the rod you are looking at. The number of guides is one way of determining a good rod. The more guides it has usually means it is more quality made. I always take the rod and have my wife hold her arm straight out I place the rod under the elbow portion of her arm and lift up on the rod. This will give you a good idea of it’s action and ability to hold fish. I like to make mock casts with it also to see it’s action when casting. Make sure the rod you choose has a good solid area for reel seating. This can be a huge factor in detecting strikes.

One of the biggest mistakes anglers make is using a rod for the wrong application. Your bait presentation is determined by your rod style and how you use it. Make sure you are choosing the right fishing rods for your conditions. With all the fishing rods on the market today we have just scratched the surface of what is out there. I assure you that the three rod types we discussed today will get you well on your way to landing those lunkers if properly applied.

Check your local tackle shop today and get stocked up on the right fishing rods!

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