How to Pick a Fishing Rod

I really do love to go fishing. I do not get to go asThere are several classes of poles ranging from
often as I would like but I go often enough to beultra light duty to heavy action. If you are trout
a experienced fisherman. It is too bad that we allfishing for instance you will most likely want a
do not have more time to just go out and fishultra light action pole. You could also use a light
from the shore or in a boat more often. In lifeaction pole too.
we do have things that we have to do such asIf you are looking to fish for small to medium
work and that comes first before pleasure.sized fish you will enjoy a light action pole. These
If you are new to fishing and you go into a baitpoles are not too long and and are very light.
and tackle shop or any store that sells poles,baitThey are easy to hold up for hours because they
and tackle you may be confused as soon as youdo not weigh much. I found this out when I
see the hundreds of rods all over the place. Somerecently got one myself and compared to my
stores like BASS PRO offer so much selection isheavy action pole it is amazing just how light it is.
it insane. You may be wondering just how canIt is perfect if you are aiming to catch small fish.
you pick out a good rod out of all these rods.The line ratings on this class is 2-6 pounds and
I want to offer a few tips on picking out a rodthat is really all these poles can handle. I caught a
that is right for you.few 3 and 4 pound bass on mine and the little
Set your budget. How much are you willing tothing struggles.
spend on a quality fishing pole? Do not be tooIf you are fishing for bass you will want medium
cheap here as that can backfire. Buying a cheapto heavy or just heavy action poles. I have and
pole can mean you could lose the fish of a lifetimeuse both. I got a heavy action pole not too long
or have to replace your pole often as the cheapago and I like it. The only thing is it does not
poles are not strong and break easily. When youbreak down in the middle and so does not work
walk into a store to buy a fishing pole they willgood for transporting it around in a car. It is
have fishing poles in all prices and actions.perfect for bass because it is ridged and strong
You first need to determine just what you areenough to pull them in. I could easily pull in a 30
fishing for. What do you want or plan to catch?pound fish with this action of pole.