One of the most leisurely and relaxing recreational activities you can take up is fishing. It provides its enthusiasts with plenty of time to zone out in a peacefully meditative state, while at the same time challenging them to hook and haul dinner for the evening. If you’re pondering taking up the sport, follow the advice below on how to properly select a fishing pole that will work for you.
Tips for buying a fishing pole
- Begin by heading out to a fishing supply or sporting goods store near your home. Have a good idea in your head about what kind of fishing you’ll be doing. This is important because there are different kinds of fishing poles for different kinds of fishing—for instance, if you’re going to be fly fishing, you’ll need a fly fishing pole.
- If you’re just a beginner, talk to the salesperson about which pole might work best for you. Get recommendations, inquire about upcoming sales and ask for advice on which fishing pole manufacturers have the best reputations in the quality and performance department.
- Pick up the different poles you’ve selected and see how the handles feel. All you want to do here is test for comfort. Set aside the poles that feel comfortable in your hand to consider for purchasing.
- If you think that you’ll primarily be going out to catch small fish, go with a pole that’s around four to six feet in length. If you’re going to be out far in the ocean and casting deep in attempts to catch big fish, go with a longer pole, one that’s more than six feet in length.
- Find a spot where you can test the flexibility of the pole. All you’ll want to do is cast out just a bit, and keep your eye on the tip—if the tip flickers back and forth quickly, you’ve got a good pole.
- If you’ve found the pole you want in a sporting goods store but its price is steep, jot down its name and model number, go home, turn on your computer, and see if you can’t find it cheaper online.
Caution
If you decide to buy a used fishing pole, closely examine the pole for hairline cracks. If you find any, do not buy the pole!
Where to buy a fishing pole
You’ll find plenty of great shops online for making purchases on fishing poles. Here are just a few.
Amazon.com
has plenty of great fishing poles for sale in its Sports & Outdoors department. You can shop by brand, type of pole or according to price.
Bob Wards has long been a popular spot to shop for fishing supplies. There’s not only a vast array of poles to select from, but also nets, waders, casting reels and more.
The Sports Authority has a fishing store that includes such merchandise as poles and reels, as well as reel and rod combos, tackle boxes, downrigging gear and supplies for ice and fly fishing.
Other useful infomations:
Here is an ebook which original price of $17, you can now get it for only $4.99 from funnypleaze.com
- 101 Fly Fishing Tips For Beginners
Here is just SOME of the Pro fly fishing techniques you will find inside:
The best way to practice at home (it’s not just imaginary casting). (Page 2)
What the pros do when they need to find a rod that’s perfect for them. (Pages 2-3)
How to change the hold on your grip under any fishing condition. (Page 3)
4 top bait choices no expert would do without. (Pages 4-5)
The secret to keeping your dry flies floating higher and longer. (Page 5)
3 types of reels. (which one is right for you?) (Pages 5-7)
4 ways to tie the perfect, tight knot. (Pages 7-8)
6 things to look for when choosing the fishing line that gets the job done (and doesn’t lose the fish) (Pages 9-10)
5 lures that any self-respecting fly fisherman will not be without. (Pages 10-11)
How the pros notice patterns with the weather, water conditions and more to make sure they bring home more fish than their buddies. (Page 12)
The secret to using sub-surface flies to reel in more fish. (Page 13)
9 tips from the pros to help you fish at night, from fallen trees, in coves and more. (Pages 15-16)
The trick to reading the water like an expert who’s been doing it for years. (Pages 16-17)
The place where fish like to set up feeding stations (the perfect spot for your cast). (Pages 17-18)
When night fishing is the only kind of fishing worth your time. (Pages 18-19)
How to use perfect form when you cast. (Page 19)
6 rules of etiquette to follow so you don’t step on any other angler’s toes. (Pages 20-21)
4 ways to change the way you cast for changing conditions. (Pages 20-22)
Why beginners like the slow-action rod (besides the fact that it’s cheap), and what you should know before you spend your money on one. (Page 24)
4 more etiquette rules to keep you from embarrassing yourself and angering other fly fishers. (Pages 24-25)
4 safety steps to wading through water safely every experienced angler follows. (Page 25)
Why the pros use more than one tackle box. (Page 26)
The secret to wading without losing your footing. (Page 27)
Little-known ways to choose your clothing so that pesky insects will stay away. (Page 28)
8 pieces of equipment you should never hit the water without. (Page 29)
Why you shouldn’t use one size fly all the time (and how to know when to switch it up). (Page 29)
10 expert tips for catching salmon by the bucket-load. (Pages 30-33)
Why your rod matters and 3 other proven tips for fishing for trout. (Pages 33-34)
Tricks you need to know for releasing trout (you may regret it if you don’t know these). (Pages 35-36)
4 dead-serious techniques for scoping out where the trout are hiding and likely to bite. (Pages 36-38)
How to outsmart the “smart fish” (trout). (Pages 38-39)
5 things you need to consider before you choose the perfect fly for trout. (Pages 39-40)
Why smart beginning anglers make a list (not an equipment list) to help them succeed faster than their friends. (Page 41)
The difference between fishing upstream and fishing downstream (and which helps you catch the fish). (Page 42)
Why using a net wrong can lose your catch. (Pages 42-43)
How to care for your fishing rod and reel so you don’t trash your investment. (Pages 43-44)
How to handle fish once you bring them to shore. (Page 45)
How rock color can help a beginner learn to fish. (Page 45)
4 more tips straight from the mouths of experts that will help you become a better angler fast! (Page 46)
Why letting fish see you isn’t as bad as this… (Page 47)
6 great fishing areas (with lots of oxygen that attracts fish) that you should be on the lookout for. (Page 50)
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Hi This is a wonderful site and found the entry helpful, this will my catch particularly where I like to go fishing,largemouth are the most fun in this river and easy to catch when the water is moving,I use a different kind of live and artificial bait then figure out what will work that day.
Hi Benny, thank you for the comment. Hope you have fun fishing soon:)