With various kinds of fishing rods available on the market at various price points, choosing one can be overwhelming. Various kinds of fishing rods are developed for various forms of fishing and for various species of fish.
Here are the main kinds of fishing rods and their specific uses:
Telescopic Fishing Rods
Telescopic fishing rods are given their name due to their compact nature. These rods are extendable up to 20 feet, but when they are closed, they are not more than one to two feet long.
Telescopic fishing rods have a number of eyes and a flexible tip for effective casting. Make sure you check the telescopic fishing rod you’re purchasing as some of them don’t have eyes, the line is guided through the rod instead.
Casting Fishing Rods
Casting rods are designed for accurate placement of lures while fishing. There are two main kinds of casting rods available, spin casting and bait casting. Spin casting have smaller eyes with a larger eye near the reel, while bait casting rods have a small eye closest to the reel.
Fly Fishing Rods
Fly fishing rods come in an array of sizes and shapes. Fly fishing rods are thin and flexible, allowing the user to fly it backwards and forwards to reach as far as possible to set the line. Fly fishing also uses light, artificial lures, when a heavier line is required.
One of the most distinctive features of a fly fishing rod is that there is no butt section beyond the reel, making it light weight and easier to maneuver. Such fishing rods also have special snake eyes that can accommodate a heavier line.
Modern fly fishing rods are made of carbon fiber to give it more flexibility, while in the past it was made of wood. Experienced anglers today still prefer a wooden reel mount as it detects even the slightest movements under water.
Sea Fishing Rods
Sea fishing rods are designed for those going deep sea fishing. There are short sea fishing rods available as well as really long ones which are used when you’re on the rocks of the beach, instead of a yacht.
Sea fishing rods are sturdy and thick with heavy tips. The large eyes and long butt on these rods ensure large fish don’t escape. The heavier sea fishing rods are meant for larger species like sharks and are often used for sportfishing. You also require a huge reel and heavy line for such rods too.
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