| If you're looking for a new fishing rod, the choices | | | | The biggest thing to remember when holding the |
| are almost endless. When you walk into your local | | | | rod is how "whippy" it is. Does the rod become |
| tackle or discount store, there are literally | | | | very thin and whip like at the end......this is no good. |
| hundreds of different rods to choose from. Here's | | | | This type of rod makes setting the hook all but |
| my biggest tip: If you aren't a professional angler, | | | | impossible. This type of rod is prevalent in the light |
| there is no need to spend more than fifty bucks | | | | and ultra light actions and should be avoided at all |
| on a fishing rod. I'm of course referring to most | | | | costs. This is why actually holding the fishing rod is |
| freshwater fishing. My favorite rods (that I've had | | | | important, because "whippy" rods are found in all |
| for years) cost me about thirty bucks each. | | | | actions and are no good for anyone. |
| There is no need to break the bank when buying | | | | Just as with a fishing rod being too "whippy", it |
| a fishing rod. As a matter of fact, many times | | | | can also be too stiff. Too much like a dowel of |
| you can find better deals on the internet than in | | | | wood. A rod that's to stiff make detecting bites |
| retail stores, so go the retail store to actually | | | | difficult. Stiff rods are good for trolling and trolling |
| "feel" the rod, and then write down the name | | | | with downriggers. Detecting whether or not a |
| model number and manufacturer of the one you | | | | fishing rod is too whippy or too stiff is the reason |
| like and look for it on the internet. You'll probably | | | | you see anglers in department stores shaking |
| save a few bucks. | | | | fishing rods like they were Zorro getting ready |
| The first thing to keep in mind is what type of | | | | for a sword fight. Holding the rod and shaking it is |
| fishing will you be doing. Are you going to be | | | | the only way to get a "feel" for said rod. |
| fishing mainly for trout or smallmouth? In rivers | | | | The bottom line is that buying a decent fishing rod |
| and streams or out of a boat? These are the | | | | is about your personal preference as much as |
| types of things that you need to know. For | | | | anything. These tips will help you pick out a good |
| example, if you're going to be fishing mainly for | | | | one, and remember that you don't need to break |
| trout out of a small to medium sized river, you're | | | | the bank. In my experience, there is very little |
| going to want either a light or ultra light action rod. | | | | actual difference between a $30 fishing rod and a |
| If you're going to be steelhead fishing in Idaho, | | | | $100 fishing rod. In many cases you're paying for |
| you're going to need a medium to medium heavy | | | | a name, and getting few real fish catching |
| action rod. | | | | advantages. |