| Purchasing a rod can be one of the most | | | | higher modulus rods will also be lighter, |
| difficult parts of getting started in | | | | faster, and more sensitive. As a trade-off |
| fishing. There are a dizzying array of | | | | however, high modulus rods are more brittle |
| options available, all claiming to be | | | | than lower modulus fishing rods.Sensitivity |
| superior to the rods next to them. Before you | | | | is also an important factor when choosing a |
| jump into a decision you will regret, it | | | | rod blank. As a general rule, the deeper the |
| always pays to educate yourself on just what | | | | water that you are fishing in, the higher |
| it is you need to, and therefore should, | | | | sensitivity you will want, so that you can |
| acquire.The first step in acquiring a fishing | | | | feel the more subtle bites. The last thing |
| rod is to purchase a blank. This refers to | | | | you want is to have to go home and tell the |
| the rod proper, which is a shaft of varying | | | | story about the one that got away!One factor |
| materials on which you mount a reel and some | | | | that affects sensitivity of your rod, besides |
| line. Shafts can be purchased in three | | | | material of the shaft, is the handle |
| different materials: graphite, fiberglass, | | | | construction. Usually the handles are made |
| and bamboo. Bamboo rods are generally used | | | | from cork or foam. You should ensure that the |
| for fly fishing and can be quite expensive. | | | | handle feels comfortable in your hand and |
| Fiberglass rods are generally for beginner | | | | that it is not too soft, otherwise you may |
| use, and are the type you find at your local | | | | not be able to feel those aforementioned |
| Wal-Mart or other department type stores. | | | | subtle bites. Also, if you are fishing with |
| Graphite is the material of choice for | | | | any type of artificial bait, it is crucial to |
| serious fisherman, and can be found many | | | | be able to feel the movement of the bait |
| places online, or at your local sporting | | | | through the rod to ensure that you are |
| goods stores. For this article, we will | | | | enticing the fish in the proper manner.To |
| concentrate on graphite rods.Fishing rods | | | | learn more about factors you should consider |
| come in varying strengths and will be | | | | in choosing the proper rod, be sure to visit |
| measured in terms of modulus. Modulus refers | | | | Angling Allen Bohart is a fishing fan and |
| to the density of the weave of the material | | | | enthusiastic writer for about any subject |
| from which the rod blank is fashioned. | | | | that interests him. He is also co-owner of |
| Graphite rods generally come with a modulus | | | | AnglingRods.com, a site for and about fishing |
| between 33 million and 60 million. The higher | | | | rod for fishermen of all levels. |
| the modulus, the stiffer the rod will be. The | | | | |