How To Select A Fishing Rod For Fishing

 First of all, you have to choose a material from which the fishing rod would be made. The modern materials for making fishing rods are fiberglass, graphite and bamboo.

If you want to catch large fish, then the most suitable choice is a fiberglass or graphite rod, although it's possible to catch even a very big fish with a bamboo rod.

If you're new in this field of fishing, then the best choice for you is a fiberglass rod. If you know exactly what kind of fish you want to catch and how big it can be, then you must choose a graphite or bamboo rod that would suit your needs.

The next step before buying a fishing rod is to determine the length and action.

The length depends on your height and the type of fish you catch most often, while the action is determined by how flexible or stiff a rod is.

"Fast" or "extra fast" means that a rod is very stiff, which makes it suitable only for catching large fish like pike or bass.

"Fast action" rods are more elastic, while "medium action" rods are the most elastic ones. The medium stiffness is suitable for catching large fish like trout or trevally. Smaller fish should be caught with a flexible rod, so it's better to choose a "slow" or "extra slow" one.

To make sure that you choose the right rod, sit down on a chair and hold one of your arms straightened out in front of you. At this point, someone else should take a fishing rod and hold it at its end. If the tip starts to bend under your hand, then your choice is perfect for catching small fish like trout or bass because the tip bends very lightly. If the tip of a rod rests on your hand without bending, then it's perfect for catching larger fish.

If you don't feel confident about making such tests, take help from an experienced fisherman to make the right choice.

There is one more factor that should determine your choice: price and quality. You can buy an expensive, high quality rod that would last for years, but it's also possible to buy one cheap fishing rod. It's up to you to decide how much money do you want to spend on purchasing a rod.

The most important thing is not buying too many rods because they are very expensive investments and if you don't use them regularly you'll never feel like fishing.

The last step before buying a rod is to decide where you want to fish. If you want to go on a sea or ocean, then choose a long and heavy rod that would be suitable for catching big fish like marlin or tunny. On the other hand, if you're going to fish at a river or a lake choose a short and light fishing rod that would help you catch small fish like trout or bass.

When purchasing a fishing rod, always check whether the handle is made of cork because it's the most comfortable material for holding a rod. The first thing you should do before buying a fishing rod is to determine your budget. It would be ideal to purchase a rod that isn't too cheap or too expensive.

After you've done all these steps, visit the local fishing shop and ask for advice, if possible. If not, buy at least one rod of each type so later on you'll know which kind of fish is caught more often in your area.

I hope that you'll find these instructions useful. Good luck!