| If you're looking for a new fishing rod, the choices | | | | is how "whippy" it is. Does the rod become very thin |
| are almost endless. When you walk into your local | | | | and whip like at the end......this is no good. This type |
| tackle or discount store, there are literally hundreds | | | | of rod makes setting the hook all but impossible. This |
| of different rods to choose from. Here's my biggest | | | | type of rod is prevalent in the light and ultra light |
| tip: If you aren't a professional angler, there is no | | | | actions and should be avoided at all costs. This is why |
| need to spend more than fifty bucks on a fishing rod. | | | | actually holding the fishing rod is important, because |
| I'm of course referring to most freshwater fishing. | | | | "whippy" rods are found in all actions and are no |
| My favorite rods (that I've had for years) cost me | | | | good for anyone. |
| about thirty bucks each. There is no need to break | | | | Just as with a fishing rod being too "whippy", it can |
| the bank when buying a fishing rod. As a matter of | | | | also be too stiff. Too much like a dowel of wood. A |
| fact, many times you can find better deals on the | | | | rod that's to stiff make detecting bites difficult. Stiff |
| internet than in retail stores, so go the retail store to | | | | rods are good for trolling and trolling with |
| actually "feel" the rod, and then write down the | | | | downriggers. Detecting whether or not a fishing rod is |
| name model number and manufacturer of the one | | | | too whippy or too stiff is the reason you see anglers |
| you like and look for it on the internet. You'll probably | | | | in department stores shaking fishing rods like they |
| save a few bucks. | | | | were Zorro getting ready for a sword fight. Holding |
| The first thing to keep in mind is what type of fishing | | | | the rod and shaking it is the only way to get a "feel" |
| will you be doing. Are you going to be fishing mainly | | | | for said rod. |
| for trout or smallmouth? In rivers and streams or out | | | | The bottom line is that buying a decent fishing rod is |
| of a boat? These are the types of things that you | | | | about your personal preference as much as anything. |
| need to know. For example, if you're going to be | | | | These tips will help you pick out a good one, and |
| fishing mainly for trout out of a small to medium | | | | remember that you don't need to break the bank. In |
| sized river, you're going to want either a light or ultra | | | | my experience, there is very little actual difference |
| light action rod. If you're going to be steelhead fishing | | | | between a $30 fishing rod and a $100 fishing rod. In |
| in Idaho, you're going to need a medium to medium | | | | many cases you're paying for a name, and getting |
| heavy action rod. | | | | few real fish catching advantages. |
| The biggest thing to remember when holding the rod | | | | |