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Aspects You Should Consider When Buying a Rod

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WHAT ARE THE GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS THAT A ROD SHOULD HAVE,


The first thing that we must be clear about is the type of fishing that we want to practice since a spinning rod for fishing sea bass is not the same as a rod for fishing begin squid. And not only the rod, keep in mind that each reel has its peculiarity, take a look at this guide on REELS to choose the one that best suits your modality.





The next aspect to take into account is the setting in which we are going to fish, so for example, if we are going to fish spinning, the size and ideal action of the rod to acquire will be very different if we intend to fish in an estuary or in a cliff coast. For the first case, a 240 cm rod with a 15-30 gr action is suitable, and in the second case, we would opt for a 300 cm rod with a 20-60 gr action.

 

ONCE THE MODALITY AND THE FISHING SCENARIO HAVE BEEN DECIDED, WHAT SPECIFIC QUALITY FACTORS SHOULD WE TAKE INTO ACCOUNT?


The first factor that we must consider is the composition of the blank, being carbon the best option, and the higher the number of TONS of it, the better its reactivity and resistance. Another very important factor is the components that are mounted on the blank (Rings and reel seat), so we must inform ourselves of their quality and opt for fishing rods that mount quality components (Fuji, Sea guide...), because if it is not Thus, the life of the reed will be much shorter because these components, if they are not of a minimum quality, will break or rust and we will be forced to replace them.

 

WHAT ARE THE MAIN CAUSES OF BREAKING A ROD?


Many rods find their end, not in fishing action, but during their transport, and in these cases, the car is usually one of the places where more breakages and accidents occur.


We always recommend transporting the rods disassembled from the reels and placed in their case, in this way we will avoid unpleasantness when transporting them. Another of the main reasons for rod breakage is usually a bad practice in its use in fishing action since some fishermen abuse the force that they can exert on the rod when our lure is clinging to the bottom.


Another example of bad practice that causes breakage in the rods, is to put them in a completely vertical position when we pick up a catch, intending to carry it by hand.


In this way the rod stops making an arc and reduces its action to the last 20 cm, producing an overstress in a very small area of ​​the blank, which will lead to a break. Breakages can also occur by taking the casting capacity of the rod to the limit, which is marked by its action, by getting too close or even exceeding the limit of grams that the rod blank admits.


In addition to all of the above, it is highly recommended to sweeten the entire rod, passing through fresh water, and paying special attention to rings and reel seats. Once properly sweetened, we will dry it and store it on its cover.

 

IS IT IMPORTANT TO TAKE INTO ACCOUNT THE BALANCE OF THE ROD AND REEL?


It is a fundamental aspect, and this does not imply that the reel must always be extremely light, but that it must have the appropriate weight so that the rod and reel are perfectly balanced and, in this way, we do not have the sensation of weight at the tip of the rod or on the heel of it.


This balance will be determined by the weight of the rod, the weight of the reel, and the position of the reel seat on the handle. Complete your arsenal with high quality Fishing lures and Terminal Tackle.

 

FINALLY, ANY ADVICE FOR BEGINNING ANGLERS?


Well, I would say to novice fishermen that the most beautiful thing about fishing is to experiment with your own ideas and draw conclusions that make us evolve and improve as fishermen. This will give us greater satisfaction when it comes to obtaining catches since we will associate success as a product of our effort and applied ideas.


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