5 Things to consider when purchasing a Saltwater
Fishing Rod
Lure and Line weight
In general terms, the bigger or heavier the lure/bait, the heavier
and longer your rod will need to be.
Materials/Construction
The vast majority of salt water fishing rods today are made from
either graphite, fiberglass, or a composite of the two materials.
Graphite rods are lighter, more flexible rods that have a higher
"sensitivity," allowing you to feel when a fish begins
to nibble on your bait. Fiberglass rods provide more durability
than graphite, but sacrifices some sensitivity and is heavier than
graphite. Composites combine the best features of graphite and fiberglass:
the durability of fiberglass and the light weight, power, and sensitivity
of graphite.
Grips
A pistol grip is the shortest type of grip and is contoured to the
shape of your hand with a hook for your index finger. This hook
helps in casting more accurately. Another type of grip is called
the triggerstick and is used for longer, two-handed casts. Grips
come in two different types of materials, cork or EVA foam. Cork
is the more traditional material of the two and has a good feel
and a solid grip. EVA foam is more durable than cork, as it is designed
to be more resistant to temperature changes and water wear.
Line Guides
Line guides can be made of plastic, metal, or ceramic, with plastic
being the lowest quality and ceramic being the highest. These circles
are attached to the rod's shaft and are positioned to control the
fishing line. In casting rods, line guides are positioned on top
of the rod. They are smaller to reduce the play in the line and
allow for easier casting and quicker retrieving. With spinning rods,
the line guides are positioned on the bottom of the rod. These guides
get larger toward the base of the rod. The number of line guides
is determined by the rod's length as well as by the quality of the
rod.
Buying combos
Fishing Rod and Reel Combos are a great way to start if you are
new to fishing. With rod and reel combos, the manufacturer matches
the right reel with the right rod. In this case, all you need to
do is determine the type of fishing that you want to do and then
find the combo that best suits your needs. Like everything else,
additional features and higher quality parts will result in a higher
overall price for the combo. A good rod and reel combo, though,
can last you a lifetime if cared for properly.
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