Not too many activities can match the peacefulness that you can experience while sitting in a boat, rod in hand, waiting for a fish to take the bait. It is an almost curative occurrence, so it certainly doesn't come as any surprise that fishing is one of the most favorite sports in the USA.
A few hard core fishing enthusiasts will tell you that how you perform on the water can only be as good as your fishing equipment so it's important to buy a good fishing rod. Unfortunately when you are new to the game you may not have the ability to discern the good from the not so good, so here are an assortment of tidbits that will assist you in choosing a fishing pole of your choice that will serve you for a very long time.
When buying a rod you'll probably be boggled by the huge range of rod choices staring you in the face. One method for selecting is to go into the local tackle shop and pick the first fishing pole that you lay your eyes on but this probably won't be a very effective strategy. The other would be to carefully consider the aspects of each rod.
Pole Weight - Gone is the era when rods were all made out of bamboo. Technological innovations have reached the rod industry and today most fishing poles are manufactured from composite materials. Most fishing rods fall within one of 4 weight categories: light action, medium light action, medium heavy action and heavy action. Weight categories are usually printed right onto the rod itself. The differing weights are used to catch different types of fish, so before you buy a rod you'll need to make a decision as to what kind of fish you want to go after with it. As a general rule, if you are fishing for bass or pan fish, use a light action fishing rod. The heavier duty fishing rods are more suitable for catching small pike and musky while the heavy action fishing rods will be more appropriate for large Pike and for trolling. I am sure by now you see a pattern emerging, i.e. the weight of the fishing pole should be proportional with the weight of the fish you go after with it.
Fishing Rod Length - The length is the next variable that you need to look at with respect to your purchase. The length of rod that you buy will be dictated by the location where you intend to go fishing. A more lengthy rod can be expected to put more pressure on the fish during the fight. So if you intend to fish in a river you probably want to go for a longer fishing rod. Of course because the rod is longer you will probably want to select the ultra light or a light action fishing rod for your convenience. A five foot rod is generally great for average water conditions while a six feet rod is what you would need for high water conditions.
Lastly you'll also have to make a decision as to the amount of money you wish to spend on the fishing rod. Many fishing experts will tell you to not exceed a seventy five dollar budget. Usually fishing rods that lie in this range are extremely functional and you'll find a number of great rods under this price.
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