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Click here for more information about outdoor sporting equipment How To Buy Freshwater Rods Finding a good fishing rod starts with three basic considerations: your experience, your preferred way of fishing and the type of fish you are after. You then have a choice of several styles of rods to get the job done. How to buy freshwater rods Types Length & weight Lure & line weight Action Materials/Construction Grips Guides How to buy combos There are two main types of rods--baitcasting and spinning. The type of rod you buy depends as much on the reel you buy as the type of fishing that you plan to do. Baitcasting rods. The reel and line are seated on top of the rod. A trigger grip lets you hold the rod securely while releasing thethumb bar/line release Spincasting reels generally match up best with baitcasting and casting rods because they sit on top of the rod are are designed to fit this way Spinning rods. Spinning rods use a spinning or spincasting reel. These rods have three main differences from casting rods. The reel hangs from the bottom of the reel seat, and the line guides are on the bottom as well. The handle length is balanced against the rod's length. Triggers are not used on spinning rods This depends of the type of fish that you want to catch Typically, the bigger the fish, the longer the cast so the longer the rod The heavier the lure and line, the longer and heavier the pole that you should buy Action describes the way a rod is designed to perform when casting or reeling in a fish. It also relates to the lure or bait you need and the strength of the reel that should be used. Most manufacturers use terms such as ultra-light, light, medium-heavy or heavy. The smaller the fish, the lighter the action that you'll need; the heavier the fish, the heavier the action that you should buy Most rods today are made from either graphite or fiberglass, or a composition of these two materials. Graphite Graphite has been refined over the years to provide lighter, more flexible rods that give you "sensitivity," a big plus in feeling when a fish begins to nibble on your bait. This material is also strong enough to land a larger fish Fiberglass Fiberglass provides more durability than graphite but sacrifices some sensitivity and is heavier than graphite Composites New composite rods give you the best of both graphite and fiberglass--the durability of fiberglass combined with the lightweight, power and sensitivity of graphite Pistol grip. A pistol grip is the shortest type of grip. It is contored to the shape of your hand with a hook for your index finger This hook helps in casting more accurately Triggerstick. A longer triggerstick is used for two-handed, longer casts Materials Materials come in two general styles - cork or EVA foam Cork is a traditional material that has a good feel and solid grip EVA foam offers more durability because it is more resistant to temperature changes and water wear Line guides can be made of plastic, metal or ceramic, listed from least to best quality. These circles are positioned to the rod's shaft to control 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 retrieve. Spinning rods place the line guides on the rod's bottom. These guides get larger toward the base of the rod. The number of line guides is determined by the rod's length If you are new to fishing, combos are a great way to start because manufacturers match the right reel with the right rod. They usually even put the right line on the reel for you. 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 anything else, the more features in a combo, as well as the more quality components, the more you will pay. A good combo, though, can provide a lifetime of fun.
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