| How important is the rod in the overall scheme of | | | | different types of lures is extremely important. For |
| bass fishing? Does it matter what type of rod you | | | | example, flipping and pitching requires a lightweight |
| use? Let me ask you this... does a one-legged duck | | | | rod. You wouldn't require a heavyweight to cast top |
| swim in circles? Of course it does and choosing the | | | | water baits. The same applies to spinnerbaits and |
| right bass fishing rod is vitally important. | | | | buzzbaits. Sensitivity is another area many anglers |
| There are many aspects to consider in a fishing rod | | | | don't understand too well. I wonder how many fish |
| such as feel, it's length, action and grip. If you are | | | | have bitten without the angler realising he or she had |
| serious about bass fishing, even as a recreational past | | | | a bite? Sensitivity will allow you to work out what is |
| time then you'd better make sure you are using the | | | | happening with your bait. It will also give you a guide |
| right rod. Have you given thought to the components | | | | to just how prosperous a day you will enjoy on the |
| of the rod. Things such as what material the rod or | | | | water. With enough sensitivity in a rod, you will be |
| the handle is? Is the rod graphite or fibreglass? | | | | able to determine if the slightest of tugs on your line |
| Whether the handle fits into your hand comfortably | | | | was from a fish or just a water ripple. It's that |
| or whether you have enough sensitivity which is vital | | | | important. |
| in picking the difference between a true bite or a | | | | How Important Are Guides |
| false alarm. | | | | Firstly, if you're a novice then you're probably |
| How's Your Bass Fishing Rod Length? | | | | wondering what a guide is. They are the small frames |
| One mistake many anglers make is ignoring the | | | | along the rod the line travels through and the number |
| length of a rod. Your height makes a big difference | | | | of guides on a rod depends on it's length. Generally, a |
| to the length you eventually select for several | | | | 7' foot rod should contain at least nine guides. Their |
| reasons. If you are on the short side, say 5'6 then | | | | importance can't be underestimated particularly from |
| you will be looking at a rod about six to six and a half | | | | a casting and sensitivity point-of-view. The guides |
| feet in length. Why? Well, simple mathematics will | | | | play a big part in helping the fisherman make "head or |
| dictate that the longer a rod is the more difficult it | | | | tails" of the signals being transmitted back to the rod. |
| will be to handle. If you are out on the water for the | | | | There are so many rods on the market today that it |
| entire day then continued casting and flipping is | | | | must seem like an ocean of choice, particularly for |
| eventually going to take it's toll and if you are using a | | | | newcomers, when searching for a bass fishing rod. If |
| long rod then tiredness later in the day will be a | | | | you walk into a fishing store then be guided by the |
| major factor. Choose the right length that you feel | | | | salesperson and make sure you are armed with a ton |
| comfortable with. | | | | of questions. You need to fish for information before |
| Sensitivity In Bass Fishing | | | | you fish the bass. |
| Choosing the appropriate rod to accomodate the | | | | |