Fishing Spinning Rods Information

Your choice of fishing rod reel combos and line will depend on the fishing technique that you choose. It is very common for most fishermen that vary their fishing techniques to carry several different fishing rod combos that are already set up with specific lures or live bait rigs.

My fishing preferences are spinning rod reel combos and much of my fishing experience comes while using these outfits and my recommendations for rod selection included here will be based on my fishing experiences.

Fishing Rod Combos Selecting

the Right Rod and Reel Can

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Rods

If you on doing a lot of casting and trolling with baits and lures in sizes 1/4 to 5/8 ounces you will want to select a spinning rod that is 5 1/2 to 6 foot in length that is medium power and fast action. This rod is the best choice for general purpose fishing and will an important decision you need to make when you start the selection process when you go to select your fishing rod reel combos.

If your fishing preference is casting small lures and jigs that weigh from 1/16 to 3/8 ounce a good choice in rods would be 5 to 5 1/2 foot light power fast action spinning rods. This rod is good choice to propel your light lures and jigs because the rod has very good flex on your back cast giving you longer casting distances. This rod flexes easily on the back cast, so it works well in propelling light lures and baits.

How To Clean Your Spinning Reel

Casting and trolling with large deep diving crank baits and live bait rigs weighing more than 1/2oz is easiest accomplished with fishing rod combos that include a 5 1/2 to 6 foot medium power, fast action bait casting rod. Because this rod has more backbone than most spinning rods, it is better suited for heavier lures and rigs.If you are a live bait fisherman you are going to want to look for a more robust fishing rod reel combos.

Look for a 6 to 7 foot light power medium action spinning rod. These rods are a better choice for live bait fishing than shorter and stiffer rods because of there casting distance.If you are going to be targeting a soft biting fish species for example the walleye, then sensitivity needs to be a important consideration in your selection when you shopping for quality fishing rod combos.

The Best Fishing Rods For Any Occasion

When sensitivity is your main objective then you want a fast action rod because slower action rods are not designed for sensitivity. Most serious fisherman prefer graphite or boron rods because they transmit vibrations better then fiberglass rods.
Other important features that improve a rods ability to transmit vibrations include a blank that extends all the way through the rod handle with one piece construction, and light weight single foot line guides.

Double foot guides add weight and tend to restrict the rods action.Please feel free to use any of our recommendations on selecting rod reel combos we have included on this webpage. Please understand that these are only guidelines that are based on our personal fishing experiences over a 25 year period, but there are always other selections you can make.

Spinning rods are ideal for using if you are just getting started in fishing, and want a versatile rod that can be used for catching different sorts of fish, in different types of water. If you're an expert angler, and ooking at catching salmon, trout or perch, or even predators, then maybe a spinning rod is just what you need. Once you've decided that you need a spinning rod, what should you look for?

1. Easy to use

The spinning rod you choose should be easy to use, so that you can operate it even with cold and wet hands. If the rod doesn't fit your hand properly then it's not going to be comfortable when you're out fishing. Look for cork handles as they'll provide comfort and support.

2. Material

Spinning rods are generally made from the same sort of materials as fly fishing rods. If you're going to use your rod often, and be spending all day fishing, then it's probably worth spending a bit more money and getting the lightest you can afford. You'll be able to cast with less effort, and you'll find that it gets used more. If you buy a rod that's not right, you won't use it, so it'll be a waste of money.

3. Length

The length of the right spinning rod for you will depend on where you plan to fish. If you're fishing in a large stream, then you'll want a longer rod, possibly up to 9 or 10 feet long. Choosing a longer rod will make sense if you're going to be casting further. If you're fishing in a narrow stream, then you'll want something shorter and more manageable.

4. Power

The type of fish that you're going to catch will also help to decide which rod's right for you. A rod for use with a light line will be fine for catching small trout, and a medium line rod will be right for larger trout. For catching salmon, and other larger fish, you'll be looking at a medium to heavy line. The rod will state what sort of line you can use it for, so you can make sure that your new fishing rod is right for the job.

5. Action

If you're going to be casting light lures, then you'll be looking for a rod with a slow action; one that flexes the whole of the length of the rod. If the rod is too stiff, it won't flex, and you'll find yourself throwing the lure, rather than letting the rod do the work. A rod that bends in the middle, such as a medium action rod, is the best choice for many anglers. Medium action spinning rods will handle different weights and sizes of lines, and give you more control when catching heavier fish.