Mark Griffiths
This guide will inform readers of 7 important considerations to make when purchasing fishing rods, and how to effectively use eBay to do so. From reels to spinners , everything needed for the most suitable fishing rod will be available at an affordable price, all under one online roof.
Some considerations are going to require less thought than others do, and be simple to conclude. Others will be more difficult to figure out and require information with more detail and depth. Below is a list of considerations to be made when purchasing fishing rods, and useful information as to why they are important:
Type of Fishing Being Done
Determining the most suitable type of fishing rod relies very much on determining they type of fishing that will be done. Maybe it will be recreational fishing between parent and child; maybe it is commercial, meaning the aspect of catching fish is even more important, making the purchase of a recommended and highly rated brand a safer option.
The type of species being pursued factors into the type of fishing rod required, as does where the fishing will be taking place. Some rods and rod combinations are more suitable for certain types, sizes, and weights of species and locations.
Power of a Fishing Rod
The power of a fishing rod may also be referred to as the power value or the rod weight. Individual rods may reside within various weight classifications. They are as follows:
- Ultra-Light : suitable for catching baitfish.
- Medium : light
- Medium
- Medium : heavy
- Heavy
- Ultra-Heavy : suitable for deep-sea fishing and surf fishing.
Line Weight of a Fishing Rod
Rods may also be classified by the weight of the fishing line , or fly line (for fly rods) the rod can handle. Each rod has its own recommended line weight, or line tests that match the action of a rod.
Action of a Fishing Rod
Action is the speed in which the rod returns to the neutral position. Action is sometimes influenced by other things, such as the length and materials used for the blank . The action of a rod may change when the weight of a species is bigger or smaller than the specified casting weight. Rods with fast action and full progressive bending curves allow for a longer cast. A rod becomes slower, reducing distance when casting weight is over the specification. This is also the case for casting weight less than the specifications due to the action being only partially used.
Lure Weight of a Fishing Rod
Described in ounces or grams, a rod may be described by the weight of lure or hook in which a rod is designed to support.
Number of Pieces of a Fishing Rod
Some fishermen are able to feel a difference between how many pieces of a fishing rod are used. One piece fishing rods are often considered to feel the most natural. Two piece rods, which are connected by a ferrule , are often considered to show little difference between a one piece fishing rod. Fishing rods connected by a metal bus add weight to the rod, helping the settling of the hook, resulting in better casting.
Types of Fishing Rods
This is where things get complicated. There are a number of rods to mull over, each with various specifications. Ultimately, this one consideration will pull everything into place. Below is a list that specifies common types of fishing rods:
Carbon Fibre Rods
Carbon fibre is less flexible than glass fibre and more brittle and prone to breakage if not used correctly. Carbon fibre rods allow for longer and faster rods compared to glass fibre.
Fly Rods
Fly rods are thin and flexible fishing rods designed to cast and artificial fly, usually a hook tied with, foam, or other lightweight material. Instead of a weighted lure, a fly rod uses the weight of the fly line for casting; Fly rods come in a various line sizes.
Spinning Rods
Spinning rods tend to be between five and eight point five foot in length. Spinning rods are also widely used for trolling and still fishing with live bait.
Trolling Rods
Trolling is a fishing method whereby a fisher casts the lure or bait to the side of, or behind, a moving boat, and having the movement of the boat pull the bait. In theory, any type of casting rod can be used for this, within the specified weight and power ranges.
Ice Rods
Modern Ice rods are typically very short spinning rods. Classic ice rods are stiff pieces of wood, usually with a wooden handle, line guides, and two hooks mounted ahead of the handle to hand-wind the line around. Ice rods are used to fish through holes in the cover ice of frozen ponds and lakes.
Sea Rods
Sea rods are designed for use with huge fish from the ocean. They are long, thick, and have large heavy tips and handles.
Surf Rods
The most common type of sea rods are for surfcasting. Surf rods look like oversized spinning casting rods with long grip handles designed for two-handed casting techniques. They are almost always used in shore fishing.
Spin and Bait Casting Rods
Spin casting rods are designed to accommodate spin casting reels. They are very similar to bait casting rods , so much so that either reel can be used on a particular rod. Casting rods are often considered to be more powerful than their spinning rod counterparts - they can use heavier line and can handle heavier cover.
Purchasing Fishing Rods Online
For those new to fishing, or those who don't know much about fishing, the Internet is a great tool to find out all the necessary information required to purchase the most suitable fishing rod. Make all the initial considerations and then go online to examine some items that fit those considerations.
Maybe having considered fishing in a local pond for small species, it has come to one's attention that a rod of interest would not be suitable. Therefore, exploring the various types of fish and fishing rods online would be beneficial, as this is information that can be found with a matter of research. Find out about locations local to the home, or the nearest place to find a specific type of fish.
There is also the opportunity to explore brands and popularity of types of fishing rods. There are a number of discussion boards that can be viewed, even participated in. Ask experienced fishermen, as it may result in obtaining vital information. All research can be done at a person's leisure, in the comfort of his or her own home, which will take the pressure off purchasing the perfect fishing rod.
