Fishing Rods

Here at John Norris, we know that fishing rods are an essential piece of fishing tackle, and so you'll want to make sure that you get the right ones, no matter how much you're spending, or what you're fishing for.

Perhaps you're looking for your first rod, or maybe you're looking at different fishing rods for catching different sorts of fish. If you're an experienced angler, then you might already know which features are important to you.

If you're going to be fishing for salmon, then you'll want to look for dedicated salmon fly fishing rods, as they are longer and will be much more effective when it comes to fishing for salmon. Modern salmon fishing rods are often made from lightweight materials such as carbon fibre, and so it's possible to fish all day in comfort.

Trout fly fishing rods tend to be shorter than salmon fishing rods, and whilst some people prefer split cane or fibre glass rods, many prefer the lightweight materials. Those fishing from the side of the river or lake, and so will benefit from using shorter fishing rods with a light line.

Spinning rods are often used by anglers using live bait, such as those fishing for pike, perch and eel. Longer spinning fishing rods can also be used for catching salmon.

How often you'll be using your fishing rods can help you to determine your budget. You won't want to spend a lot of money on fishing rods you know you'll hardly use, and it doesn't make sense to buy something unsuitable that you'll use a lot, just because it's cheap.

There are many brands to choose from, and you might already have experience of using some of them, or know exactly which model you want. Perhaps you'll also want to make sure that you can use your existing fishing reels and fishing lines with all of your fishing rods.

Budget fishing rods such as those from Shakespeare and Wychwood, usually offer everything that the beginner could need, and are an inexpensive way of getting started in fishing. If you're looking for holiday rod, or fishing rods for the whole family, then you might not want to spend a lot.

If you're a more experienced angler, then you'll want the benefits provided by the more upmarket and technical fishing rods, such as those from Daiwa, Greys, Hardy and Sage.

No matter what you're looking for, John Norris fishing rods will meet your needs. Why not browse our fishing rods today and see which ones are right for you?