| If you've decided to take up fishing, and don't | | | | difference. A lightweight rod will be suitable if |
| really know where to start, and are too scared to | | | | you're going to be stood in a fast moving river all |
| go into a fishing shop because you think that you'll | | | | day, and have to keep tight hold of your rod, |
| be patronised, or sold the wrong fishing tackle, | | | | whereas if you're sat on the edge of a lake, it |
| why not know a few things before you start? If | | | | won't matter if your fishing rod isn't the lightest |
| you're an experienced angler, then you might also | | | | model available. |
| want to know exactly what you need your rod | | | | 6. If you're going to be spending a lot of time |
| to do. This will help you to decide what you do | | | | fishing, then you'll want to make sure that your |
| and don't want or need, and can make choosing | | | | rod is still going to be as comfortable at the end |
| the right rod much easier, as you won't be | | | | of a cold wet day, as at the beginning of the day. |
| sidetracked, and won't be overwhelmed with | | | | 7. You might already have a couple of brands in |
| fishing jargon. | | | | mind, or have used a few rods already, and know |
| 1. If you know what you are fishing, then you can | | | | what features are important to you. If not, make |
| decide what sort of rod you need. Different sorts | | | | sure that you try lots of different rods, and |
| of rods are often used for catching trout and | | | | choose the one that feels the most comfortable |
| salmon, and you might want a rod for going see | | | | and right for you. |
| fishing, or perhaps just to use as a holiday rod. | | | | 8. You'll want to make sure that any rod you use |
| 2. By working out how much use your rod will | | | | is easy to use, even when you're cold and wet. If |
| get, you can determine how much you will use it, | | | | you're not sure what you should be looking for, |
| and so much you want to spend in order to get | | | | and the features you need, why not ask friends |
| something appropriate. You will probably not want | | | | or on a fishing forum? |
| to spend a lot of money on a holiday rod, but will | | | | 9. If you're an experienced angler, you may want |
| want to make sure that your everyday rod is as | | | | to know whether your new rod is going to be |
| good as you can afford. | | | | compatible with your other fishing tackle. Will you |
| 3. The places where you will be fishing can help | | | | need new reels or lines if you're going to be |
| you to decide what sort of rod you want. If | | | | catching different sorts of fish? |
| you're fishing at sea you'll be catching big fish, and | | | | 10. Try your rods in store, and then buy online if |
| want a strong rod. If you're sitting by the side of | | | | you want to save money. However, there is |
| a lake just waiting for the fish to bite, you'll not | | | | definitely something to be said for having a |
| mind if your rod isn't the lightest. | | | | knowledgeable fishing shop. Why not buy online |
| 4. The size of rod can make a huge difference as | | | | from an experienced fishing shopping shop that |
| to its suitability. You might be fishing in a river, | | | | will be able to give you all the advice and |
| with overhanging trees, which means that a small | | | | information you need? |
| rod will be most effective. Alternatively, you | | | | Now you know more about buying fishing rods, |
| might be fishing a huge lake, and want a longer | | | | what's stopping you from getting a new rod and |
| rod. | | | | going fishing again? |
| 5. The weight of a rod can also make a | | | | |