| Shopping for sea fishing rods can seem daunting if | | | | The only compromise with fiberglass rods are |
| you have little experience with sea fishing, or | | | | that they generally don't last as long as graphite. |
| have only previously fished in fresh water. | | | | For me, that's an acceptable compromise, and my |
| Follow my simple pointers below and you'll be on | | | | personal favorites are fiberglass rods. |
| your way to catching bigger sea fish with the | | | | 3. Consider the tackle you're going to use with |
| least effort. | | | | your rod. |
| Here are 5 essential things to consider while | | | | No type of fishing rod is worth a dime without |
| researching to buy sea fishing rods: | | | | tackle, and saltwater fishing rods are no |
| 1. Think about where you're going to be fishing. | | | | exception. Certain rods work well with certain |
| Will you be mostly fishing from the ocean shore? | | | | kinds of tackle, and certain types of tackle work |
| Will you primarily be deep sea fishing? | | | | well with certain kinds of fishing rods. |
| Think about this carefully. Your fishing destination | | | | The tackle you require will be greatly determined |
| determines the types of fish you intend to catch | | | | by where you're fishing, what fish you'll be |
| and the techniques you'll use. | | | | catching and what techniques you'll be using. |
| If you've only fished in freshwater before now, | | | | 4. Take account of the fishing techniques you'll be |
| you'll certainly need a stronger rod for fishing in | | | | using. |
| the sea. Sea fish such as marlin and shark are | | | | Different fishing techniques are required in |
| stronger than fish that live in rivers, lakes, or | | | | different fish habitats for catching different fish. |
| even estuaries. | | | | Deep drop? shallow drop? bottom techniques? |
| Fishing for, say, sea bass or marlin, requires a | | | | Think carefully about the techniques you'll likely be |
| stronger rod that can land heavier fish, whereas | | | | using before buying your rod. |
| you could get away with a lighter rod for fish like | | | | 5. Do your research. |
| grouper, flounder or snapper. | | | | The vast array of styles, brands, materials and |
| 2. Consider the material your new rod will be | | | | accessories available is staggering. |
| made from. | | | | My advice: don't skimp on your research. |
| Graphite or fibreglass are generally good choices | | | | Use the internet to browse the available range. |
| for sea fishing rods. | | | | Check out online fishing stores to find out what |
| Both materials are strong and light. They aren't | | | | you can get for your budget. |
| affected by the salt in sea water and so resist | | | | Buy magazines and read the advice and reviews. I |
| corrosion, rust, brittleness. | | | | spotted 4 magazines dedicated to saltwater |
| Graphite isn't very flexible but it is strong and | | | | fishing in my local store alone yesterday. |
| relatively light. | | | | And, if you have the chance, talk to experienced |
| You've maybe fished with graphite rods before, | | | | fishermen (or women). You'll receive no better |
| but those made for fishing in the sea are longer, | | | | advice than from people who are experts with |
| wider and denser. | | | | sea fishing rods. |
| An alternative material is fiberglass. Fiberglass sea | | | | Take your time to fully research your options |
| fishing rods are much more flexible than graphite | | | | before you buy, with my simple pointers in mind. |
| which makes it easier to fight stronger fish for a | | | | Good luck researching and buying sea fishing rods! |
| longer period of time without getting tired. | | | | |