What Type Of Fishing Rod Do You Need?

Different type of fish and differing conditions for example lakes or rivers each require a different type of fishing rod.

How important is your fishing rod? Well it can often make the difference between uncomfortable hands and exhaustion or relative comfort and a great catch after a hard day's fishing. Get the right fishing rod for your type of fishing, maximise your comfort, and catch more fish!

A fishing rod can be very specialized with different flexibilities and strengths for the different varieties of fish out there. Whether you are fishing for salmon or need a fishing rod for trout John Norris offer many of the best fishing rod manufacturers out there such as Daiwa, Greys and Sage.

With improvements in technology, materials, and construction techniques, the types of fishing rod used today offer very high performance. But the one fact that remains is that these fishing rods can still be broken. While anglers will always place high demands on the humble fishing rod, there are a couple of easy tips that can help you protect that investment.

Take care when travelling with your fishing rod, store it in a protective tube/bag, and don’t put it in the way of any heavy moving objects that may damage your rod in the car.

Regardless of whether you fish in saltwater or freshwater it is always a great idea to clean your fishing rod regularly as this will minimize the likelihood of contaminates eating away at the clear coat.

Unfortunately there will come a time when your fishing rod needs to be replaced, or perhaps you simply need a different fishing rod. Most fishing rod stores have experts on hand to help you choose the right fishing rod for your kind of fishing and John Norris is no exception. It’s always best to have an idea of how often you're going to fish, what type of fish you want to catch and where you'll be fishing, but just get in touch if we can help at all by phone or by email.