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Fit The Fishing Rod To The Fishing Task
By Ron King, Fri Dec 9th
See yourself standing on the bank of a swiftly moving stream inthe shade of a gnarled willow, your rod bent beneath theweight of an unusually large catch. Whether or not you land that fish depends on the decisions youmade at the shop -- primarily the type of rod. The ABCs Of Rods
Your rod is the most important tool you will use while fishing,and you can chose from a wide range of types, styles andlengths. A rod is a shaft of graphite, fiberglass, steel, wood orbamboo used to catch fish (duh). filament (line), isthreaded through the ferrules (eyes) along the rod. The ferruleat the tip directs the cast. 1 end of the line winds around areel at the base of the pole. The other end of the line has abaited hook attached to it. rods vary from 4 feet (forchildren) to 16 feet, with the average being 6 feet long. Rodlength is chosen based on: the species of fish you target andthe environment you will fish at. Landscape If your hole is beside trees with overhead branches,you'll need a short, flexible rod. Flexibility -- the amount therod can bend before breaking -- is determined by the diameter ofthe pole. Light rods are thin and flexible, while stronger rodsare thicker and more rigid. For open terrain, flexible, thin rods that are 10 to 12 feetlong are good, unless it is too windy. Fresh Water Or Salt Water? Freshwater occurs
in lakes, ponds, rivers and streams,while saltwater is done in oceans and along the coast.Choose a rod appropriate to the environment. Plan For Species Of Fish Short, strong rods are best for landing game fish. Stronger andthicker rods should be used for large, aggressive fish. Suchfish could break a lighter pole. Select Rod By Material Common types of rods include bamboo, fiberglass andgraphite. Bamboo rods can be a basic, inexpensive pole with a lineattached, to very expensive handcrafted rods that are used forfly-fishing. Bamboo rods run from $5 up to hundreds of dollarsfor handcrafted fly rods. If you are not planning to dofly-fishing, fiberglass or graphite rods are best. Fiberglass rods are good for beginners and kids and they'rereasonably priced. They come in many lengths, flexibilitycharacteristics, and require very little maintenance. Many experienced anglers prefer graphite rods, because they arevery lightweight and extremely strong. A Fitting Rod Your goal should be to find a rod that fits your arm and iscomfortable. If you have trouble choosing, ask someone withexperience to go along or just ask the staff at a store.A few pointers will quickly get you on your way -- to a world offun.
About the author:Visit Fishing to learn more. Ron King is a full-time researcher,writer, and web developer. Copyright 2005 Ron King. This articlemay be reprinted if the resource box is left intact.
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