Get the Right Fishing Rods
at Discount Prices
Choosing fishing rods
used to be a
pretty simple matter. Kids and adults who occasionally fished used cane
poles or cheap Zebco rods and reels (or maybe a Pocket Fisherman... remember those?).
The serious fishermen used the more exotic fishing rods made of
fiberglass or graphite. That was then.
Nowadays, fishing rods at every
level employ the latest materials and designs. There are three basic
styles of rods: casting, spinning, and fly. Here are some details and
recommendations for each...
Fishing Rods: Casting
Casting fishing rods are designed to hold spincasting or baitcasting reels, both of which mount to the
fishing rod on the top,
where your thumb can engage the reel's line release. Most fishermen who use this
design like rods with forefinger triggers (pistol grips), which prevent
slippage.
Another aspect to keep in mind is the material used in the grip
of fishing rods. Some
anglers prefer rods with foam grips, while others like cork and some like a harder plastic
grip.
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Fishing Rods: Spinning
Spinning fishing rods are designed
to hold spinning reels, which mount on the underside of the rods. Pistol
grip triggers are not included on this kind of pole. They also differ
from casting rods in that the line guides run along the bottom, in keeping
with the flow of line coming from the fishing reel.
Another important
consideration with spinning fishing rods is balance. The grips on
well-made rods are designed to counter the overall length of the rods, creating a comfortable
feel, regardless of the weight of the fishing reel or lure you're using.
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Fishing Rods: Fly
Fly fishing rods are often just like
everything else associated with fly fishing - expensive! However, it's an understandable
expense, because these are some of the most painstakingly crafted
fishing rods
manufactured today. Ask fly fisherman and they'll tell you that when they find
rods they like, they take extremely good care of them. Having said that, if you look
around diligently enough, you can find bargains on well-made fly rods.
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