Fishing Rods

Fishing rods come in a wide range of sizes, brands, prices and materials, and if you're a novice angler, it's not always easy to find what you want.

• The sort of fishing you do will help to determine which sorts of fishing rods will be right for you. There's no point looking at sea fishing rods, if you'll be catching trout or salmon.
• When you go fly fishing can also make a difference to what sort of fishing rods you should choose from. You might want something for winter fishing, or something that will be suitable for taking on holiday with you.
• How often you go fishing can also make a difference to the sort of fishing rods you'll be looking at. You won't be getting value for money if you buy an expensive advanced fishing rod, and only go fishing a couple of times a year. Only you can decide how much use you'll get from your fishing rods.
• The waters where you fish might make some types of fishing rods much more suitable than others. If you're fishing in a fast flowing river, then you'll have different requirements from your fly fishing rods, compared to somebody who'll be sitting at the edge of a quiet lake.
• Weight might be an important factor for you when looking at new fishing rods. Perhaps you'll be spending all day fishing and want something light. Alternatively you might want a heavier rod for catching bigger fish, or for use when the conditions aren't ideal.
• You'll want to make sure that the fly fishing rods you're looking at feel comfortable. If it's not comfortable then you won't use it, and it will be a waste of money, no matter how cheap the price.
• You might be looking at fishing rods of different sizes depending on where and when you fish. Perhaps you'll want a short rod for keeping in the car, or for when your children go fishing with you.
• It might be important that the fishing rods you're looking at are compatible with the other fishing tackle you have. You probably don't want to have to replace the fishing reel or the fishing line if the brands are different.
• Ensure that the fly fishing rods you're considering are easy to use. You'll want to make sure that you can use these fishing rods when your hands are cold and wet, and that they aren't too hard to put together or take apart.
• Although your budget might be a deciding factor, it's important not to choose or dismiss fishing rods solely on cost. It might be worth spending more on getting exactly what you want the first time, rather than buying something that isn't right.