subject: Going Fishing? Don't Forget Your Fishing Pole! [print this page] Going Fishing? Don't Forget Your Fishing Pole!
If fishing is your hobby and you are thinking of shopping for a fishing pole, look for one which is durable as well as strong. The reason for this is obvious enough; it has to carry the weight of the line and also the weight of the fish that will be your lucky catch. Fishing poles come in various materials like metal, fiberglass, plastic and even wood. The reel, guides and fishing line can be found positioned underneath or on top of of the pole. For fishing you can choose amongst the popular bait casting poles or the spinning poles. Both are used for the same purpose but they are slightly different. But even if you are a beginner you won't find any difficulty in handling either of them.
Bait-casting rods generally have the line, guides and reel located on its top. You will find small rings along their line. These fishing poles make use of a trigger in order to give you better grip when you release the line. On the other hand the spinning rods will have large rings. You will find the reel, guides and the line underneath their seat and they would not make use of a trigger.
Graphite fishing poles are durable, light in weight, strong and affordable. They are the first choice of the beginners. Some manufacturers also make composite rods made from combination of graphite and fiberglass. Beginners usually prefer the medium action poles. However a person skilled in fishing activity would go for slow or fast action fishing poles. They know that the slow action pole will help them to be accurate while fast action would be an ideal choice when the weather is breezy. They know which rod can offer them the right strength, durability and sensitivity.
Many companies manufacture high quality fishing rods. These fishing poles are available many places with warranties from the companies manufacturing them. You will find a wide range in the features each pole offers as well as the guarantee that stands behind them. What type of fishing you prefer (lake, river, ocean, deep water) also has a lot to do with what type of pole will be right for you. You can spend some time finding the rod that best suits your needs, skill levels and your budget. It is always worthwhile to do thorough research to select a top quality fishing pole as it will only make the fishing activity more enjoyable.
