Rod is an important thing to success in fishing.
Therefore we have to know how to choose the right rod for fishing so
that we can get the target fish. Try to imagine when you are fishing use
potluck rod while the target fish size is 10 kg and above. The happened
is maybe your rod will break and the fish go away. So that you don’t
regret it you should know to selecting the right rod.
Each rod manufactures produce an attractive specification for buyers but you have to know that every rod has its advantages and disadvantages. Here are several tips how to choose the best rod before buying.
Determine the handle model depends on the fishing technique used. There are 3 handling criteria:
Lure weight is usually listed on the rod. Spinning rod and casting bait is usually written maximum weight of lure used when fishing. So choose rod with the lure weight criteria that you will use. By using the appropriate rod lure used will easily reach the desired spot.
The summary, determine the right rod depends on the taste of each. Choose rod according to your needs such as spot, type of target fish and fishing techniques.
Each rod manufactures produce an attractive specification for buyers but you have to know that every rod has its advantages and disadvantages. Here are several tips how to choose the best rod before buying.
- Choose fishing rod in accordance with fishing techniques. It would be better choosing rod based on your fishing techniques you will use such as surf casting, jigging, popping, trolling, etc.
- Select the rod according to the spot you want to go. To get big fish in the sea you have to use a great and strength rod. Likewise with fishing in fresh water must also be adapted on its conditions such as length, and materials used.
- Choose rods according to the reel used. If you use spinning reel then you can choose rod with under head reel type or if you choose bait casting use rod with overhead reel.
- Determine the length of rod with the spot and technique used. The length of rod can vary you can adjust to the spot and techniques such as ground, popping, and casting. Adjust the rod length with the needs. Fresh water spots contain many shrubs and twigs should use short rods.
- The rod material can be customized to your taste. Each rod has advantages and disadvantages. Raw with graphite / carbon material excess is light weight and elegant but easy to break. If you want this type choose the medium-heavy quality. Rods made of excess fiber is strength and durable but it is heavy so fishing with casting, popping and jigging techniques will make you feel tired quickly.
- The ring guide is a ring-shaped collage located on a rod to smooth out the entry of the strings. A good ring guide is made of ceramic while made of iron or plastic will make the string blisters and breaks.
Determine the handle model depends on the fishing technique used. There are 3 handling criteria:
- Short handle, often used for single-hand casting
- Handle medium, used for single hand casting but longer rod tip position serves to help hold the rod load at the time when fight with fish
- Long handle, used for double hand casting. Usually for fishing in the sand, it has a long base than others.
Lure weight is usually listed on the rod. Spinning rod and casting bait is usually written maximum weight of lure used when fishing. So choose rod with the lure weight criteria that you will use. By using the appropriate rod lure used will easily reach the desired spot.
The summary, determine the right rod depends on the taste of each. Choose rod according to your needs such as spot, type of target fish and fishing techniques.