Bamboo Fishing Rod

Bamboo Fishing Rod

Choosing Fishing Rods - Useful Tips To Choose The Best One

Fishing rods are primarily constructed out of carbon. Composite carbon mixed with plastic and Kevlar (a kind of bullet proof material, just to give you an idea of its durability) go into the making of the modern day fishing rods.

In the past there was just plain bamboo strips tied together with twine to add durability to the rod. A touch of variety was added to the rods when these rods were constructed in a way that they could be dismantled in several pieces to facilitate storage and transportation. These rods had copper, brass or iron 'guides' attached at regular intervals. These guides were metallic loops through which the fishing line passed through from the spool to the tip of the rod. The spool as also an ordinary wheel around which the fishing line was wound around.

The fishing line was first made from hair of the horse's tail. This kind of line required a lot of maintenance and needed to be dried after each fishing session to prevent it from rotting. An improvement to fishing line came when the they began to use silk to construct the lines. This line still needed to be dried before storage. Then came the ultimate – nylon fishing line.

Fishing spools have also undergone a radical change. Today we have spools that have safety catches that prevent the spool from opening any more than required. So when the fish is reeled in the spool will prevent the fish from un-spooling again. So the angler can take his time reeling in the fish.

Now when you decide to go out and get yourself a fishing rod you must consider the kind of game you are going after. If it is fresh water game that will not weigh more than 5 pounds you will need a relatively light weight fishing rod with a small spool. The fiber glass fishing rods available in the market are best suited for this kind of fishing. In contrast if you are angling for the big game in the salt waters of the high seas, then you are going to need heavy weight fishing rod and equipment. It is the type of game you are after that will determine the rod you will be using.

The fishing spot you choose will also determine the length of the fishing rod you choose. If you are sitting on the shore of the river or lake you will need a long rod like a 12 or 13 foot fishing rod. If you are fishing from a boat or from a branch jutting out over the water you will need a 6 foot fishing rod. Fly fishing requires fairly longer rods such as the 10 foot rod as one is required to wade into the shallow waters before casting out.

So if you are a beginner it is best that you observe other anglers at their hobby and ask around at the local sports store. Before long you will have armed yourself with the appropriate fishing rod and will be off to tackle your first fish.

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