| Before embarking on a fishing adventure one has to | | | | stipulate its strength. In general, the heavier the fish |
| acquire the fishing gear that is best suited for his or | | | | that is to be baited using the pole the more weight |
| her appropriate needs. There are various types of | | | | the pole should have. |
| fishing rods mainly spinning, fly and the rocket fishing | | | | Lastly, the length of a rod basically determines the |
| rod. All of these types are suited for various fishing | | | | range of the cast line in terms of distance. Longer |
| conditions. Similarly, each rod has various features | | | | rods will allow a greater range to the owner. |
| that determine its performance. A prospective buyer | | | | However, the more powerful the fish the shorter |
| has to think about attributes like action, weight and | | | | should be the length of the rod because a shorter |
| length. All of these qualities combined can tell a lot | | | | pole will allow greater leverage in terms of reeling the |
| about how a fishing pole will perform under specific | | | | fish in. |
| conditions. | | | | Consequently, there are a number of different fishing |
| Firstly, the action of a particular rod will establish its | | | | lines based upon the features discussed above. |
| flexibility. There are four types of actions available | | | | However, recent developments have resulted in a |
| mainly extra fast, fast, moderate and slow. The two | | | | completely different type of fishing device known as |
| most common ones are fast and slow action devices. | | | | the rocket fishing rod which is primarily used for |
| The fast action device is extremely sensitive and | | | | teaching youngsters or children how to fish. A rocket |
| should be used when the fish is smaller in size | | | | fishing rod works along the lines of a pump with a |
| whereas the slow action pole being less sensitive | | | | firing mechanism connecting the hook and the line. A |
| should be used when the bait itself is large. | | | | latch system is used to keep the hook inside when it |
| The second feature to consider is the weight of a | | | | is not in use. Hooks are extremely sharp objects and |
| particular rod. Weight can be divided into various | | | | can causes injuries if not used with proper technique. |
| groups such as light, medium and heavy. In essence, | | | | Also, rocket fishing lines negate the concept of |
| there are other varieties as well as which are further | | | | traditional casting thereby keeping children safe from |
| defined along the lines of ultra light, medium light and | | | | unnecessary accidents. |
| medium heavy. The weight of a particular rod will | | | | |