subject: Quality Fishing Rods - What To Look Out For [print this page] Fishing is a favorite pastime of thousands of people, men and women, even children sharing fun moments with their enthusiast parents. It's a traditional activity that combines a lot of skill with perhaps some luck. For fishing, you need a whole lot of gear and knowledge. From the best spots to the best bait, it's easy to learn, but difficult to master. Even the masters have low-points occasionally. To have the best chance at catching the fish, you'll need the most suitable equipment. Here's some information about fishing rods and what to look out for when purchasing.
Essentially, the most basic form of fishing is to have a pole with a line suspended from the end. The line has a bait or lure attached to the end to bring in the fish. While it does the job, it doesn't do it very well and lacks many of the conveniences and uses a proper fishing rod has. The fishing rod is a tool comprised of several pieces. Just above the handle, there is a mechanical device called a reel. This allows for storage of the line.
Then the rod follows up and can be up to twenty feet long or twenty-four inches short, allowing for many ranges of fishing to adapt to whatever styles and methods the user is utilizing. The rod will likely be flexible to a point, though materials can affect this. Fiberglass, carbon fiber, graphite and bamboo are the common materials of a fishing rod.
Material
Carbon fiber can be purchased in varying qualities, but provides a high-tech material for fishing with. They're very precise and allow for good control, often catching good sizes depending on the area. Bamboo is considered the most elegant of the materials, but suffers in terms of fragility. It shouldn't be used for the heavier species and takes a considerable amount of care to prolong its life. The most common form of rod is made from graphite and fiber glass, which have good strength and moderate control.
Holding The Line
The reel is what holds the line and as such there are many different mechanics involved in its usage. For example, if saltwater fishing, it's important that its treating to avoid rusting due to the salt. For fly fishing, a centrepin wheel is advisable as it provides the main tools required for the line to travel under its own weight, rather than the lure's. Many reels come in different forms, weights and styles, so pick one that suits your method of fishing as well as the type of fishing you're doing.
