Very few sporting activities can come close to the serenity that a person can experience while sitting out on the water in a boat, fishing rod in hand, waiting for a fish to take your bait. It’s an almost curative experience, so it certainly should not come as a surprise that fishing is one of the most favorite sports in the USA.
A few of the most ardent fishing enthusiasts will tell you that your performance at fishing can only be as good as your fishing equipment so it’s important to buy a good fishing pole. Unfortunately when you are new to the sport you probably won’t be able to demarcate the good from the not so good, so here are a few tips that can help you in picking a rod of your choice that will serve you for a very long time.
When buying a fishing pole you’ll be boggled by the sheer range of rod choices staring you in the face. One way for selecting your first rod would be to go into the local fishing shop and pick the first fishing rod that you lay your eyes on but this probably won’t be a very effective strategy. Another method would be to carefully consider the pros and cons of each fishing rod.
Fishing Rod Weight – Gone is the era when fishing poles were almost exclusively produced out of bamboo. Technological innovations have reached the fishing rod industry and today most fishing rods are made out of synthetic composite materials. Most rods fall into 1 of four basic weight categories: light action, medium light action, medium heavy action and heavy action. Weight categories are usually printed right onto the rod itself. The different weights are used to catch different types of fish, so before you purchase a pole you need to know what kind of fish you want to catch with it. As a rule, if you’re fishing for trout or pan fish, use a light action fishing rod. The medium and the medium heavy action fishing rods are more suitable for catching small pike and musky while the really heavy action fishing rods will be most suitable for large Musky and for trolling. I am sure by now you can see a pattern emerging, i.e. the weight of the fishing pole should be proportional with the weight of the fish you catch with it.
Fishing Rod Length – The length is the next aspect that you need to look at with respect to your purchase. The length that you buy will be driven by the place where you intend to fish. A longer fishing pole will put more pressure on the fish during the fight. So if you intend to fish in a river you probably want to purchase a longer rod. Due to the fact that the rod is longer you’ll want to select the ultra light or a light action fishing rod for your comfort. A 5 foot rod is usually great for average water conditions while a six feet fishing pole is what you’d need for rapidly flowing water.
Finally you’ll have to make a decision as to the amount of money you wish to spend on the fishing rod. Many fishing gurus will tell you to not exceed a seventy five dollar budget. Usually fishing rods that fall in this price range are extremely sturdy and you’ll find a number of wonderful rods under this price.
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