Fishing Rods
A fishing rod also known as fishing pole is a device used to catch fish originated in ancient Egypt, China, Greece and Rome. This is usually used along with nets for angling. The fishing rod is a long and flexible advanced casting tool fitted with line guides. An ideal fishing rod gradually tapers from butt to tip and tight at all joints. The taper has to be smooth without any 'dead spots'. The increase in the length of fishing rod aids in casting. Initially fishing rods were made of light and tough materials like Calcutta reed and also ash wood. This is now replaced by sophisticated fiberglass and graphite composites. Cork, wood or wrapped cane is used for making handles and grips of the rod. The butts are made of maple with bored bottom. Today’s fishing rods made of cork, steel and titanium grip are classified based on their weight and action. The different types of fishing rods available in general are Carbon Fibre Pole, Bait Casting, Spin Casting Rods, Spinning Rods, Ultra-light Rods, Ice Fishing Rods and Surf Rods.
Cabon Fibre Pole
The Carbon Fibre Pole is a sophisticated fishing rod mainly used in Europe. The pricing of the rod is based on the carbon fibre material that goes in the making of fishing rod. The size varies from 5 to 18.5 meters. The main advantage of this rod when compared with others is its unique ability to accurately position the bait. This feature enables feeding of fish ensuring a better catch.
Fly Fishing Rods
Fly fishing rods are long and thin rods that are made to cast a fly line. It has a hook tied with fur, feathers, foam, or other lightweight material so that it is easy to cast. Weight of the fly line for is used as a basis for casting in fly rod. A monofilament segment called a "leader" is fixed at the end of fly line. Fly rods consist of single, large-diameter line guide or a stripping guide and many smaller looped guides or snake guides. This helps to regulate the movement of the comparatively thick fly line. The choice of the right size of the rod is based on various factors like wind and water conditions, weight of line and the fish type.
Bait Casting Rods
Bait Casting rods, initially meant for larger fish and salt-water fishing are generally made of graphite or fibreglass. The handles made of cork or foam is preferred. The general size ranges from 1.8 - 2.4 m. These casting rods should be stiff enough to withstand the weight of the artificial bait. Spin casting rods have a spin casting reel which are positioned over the handle. Most of the spin casting rods is available in same size and design.
Spinning Rods
Spinning rods, usually in the range of 1.5 - 2.6 m length are used for steelhead and salmon fishing, trolling and still fishing with live bait. Ultra-light spinning and casting rods used for fishing smaller species are very small in size. Ice Fishing Rods are very short spinning rods about 24-36 inches in length. These are used to catch fish through small holes over frozen water body or ice. Surf casting rods that resemble spinning or bait casting rods are mainly used for two-handed casting techniques. They are available in size of 3-4m.
Ledgering Rods
Ledgering rods are typically made out of high quality carbon rods, they are designed to cast large heavy weights therefore they usually have a test curve of 3lb +. Ledgering rods are typically used by specimin anglers usually targeting a specific fish which are usually big carp. Ledgering rods are also used for Barbel fishing.
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