HOW TO BUY THE RIGHT FISHING ROD:

Craving a trip to the lake? Perhaps you want to go camping this weekend and need to know what type of fishing rod to buy right away. Bretz Capital Sports Sales is here with a quick how-to guide on what rod to look for so you can get your line in the water and land that fish!

So, what do you need to land that big fish tugging on the end of your line? With a basic understanding of rod types, rod construction, and actions you will be ready when that line goes straight!

Action ranges and target species:

Ultra-Light = Crappie, bait, most small fish
Light = panfish, bluegill, sunfish, Jacks, Drums
Medium Light = Bass, Walleye, Trout
Medium =Bass, Catfish, Redfish
Medium-Heavy = Pike, Musky, Snook, Salmon
Heavy = Tuna, Sturgeon, Salmon, Tarpon
Extra-Heavy = Sailfish, Shark, Tuna, Halibut

Some of the first few things to take into consideration are

What species of fish are you targeting? This may not seem like it would have a big impact on the type of rod you need but it truly does.
How and where will you be fishing?

Rod length, action, and power should all be considered for each species and method of fishing.

If you will be fishing from a boat with plenty of deck space, like our 2020 LUND ADVENTURE 1675 SPORT, rod length is not really going to be an issue. If you are walking through the woods or working down a riverbank, length and multi-piece rods are elements to consider

Fishing Rod Length and Action

Action and length go hand in hand. The shorter rods typically range from ultralight to light action, and they bend throughout the better part of the entire pole. These rods are shorter and lighter and are designed to catch smaller fish such as bluegill fish, where a hard hook-set is not always necessary.

The smaller the rod the lighter the line pound test is going to be. For example, a 5 ft fishing pole, might be rated for a line up to 5 lbs., limiting the size of the fish that can be successfully landed.

Action, can be described as how much the rod bends when pressure is applied to the tip. There are multiple action rods built for every type of fish. The bend in the rod, or the action in the rod changes as the size of the rod changes. Action is essentially the reaction that the fishing pole is going to have from a fish strike, and how it handles the movement from a bait or lure.

Construction of Fishing Rods

The length of a fishing rod is a crucial element in the rod selection process. A 10 ft fishing rod that’s made of one-piece construction is going to be a real hassle if you have to walk through the woods to your favorite fishing hole.

Solid piece construction is best for feel but not for transportation and storage. The size of your automobile and or boat also needs to be evaluated. A 7-foot pole of solid 1-piece construction is not going to fit in the back of a car so it’s best if you don’t try to make it happen. At the same time, larger rods on large fishing boats take up lots of deck space and require lots of strength to maneuver.

When deciding on construction types it is absolutely necessary to keep storage and transportation that might be associated with your style of fishing in mind. Tools are made to make your life easier not harder, so put some consideration into your own individual needs!

Power/Strength-Materials Fiberglass and Graphite Fishing Rods

Power comes down to the brute forces that the pole can handle. Many factors come into this equation such as materials, and size of the rod. Today’s poles are made up of many different materials in a constant battle for the best feel and therefore best rod.

Some of the best fishing poles on the market are construed through a combination of both graphite, and fiberglass. In an effort to be the best companies are always looking for the next new material or combination of materials that every angler will love.

Regardless of what rod you choose, make sure you take these factors in to consideration. Some of the best fishermen have gone home empty-handed due to misalignments between equipment, action ranges, and target species.

After you have the perfect fishing rod, make sure you have the best boat! We have the BEST Fishing boats around! Check it out here