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For many people, the question of how to choose a float rod for fishing will not create much difficulty. Some will ask their neighbor what kind of rod he has and where to buy the same one. Others will simply go to the market, and the consultant will explain which rod is better. Most likely, it will be a telescopic fishing rod with a reel of a well-known company “Cobra”, which is wound with fishing line with a diameter of at least 0.25. With a large float with the weight of the load in grams 5-10 and necessarily with two leashes. Many people will say: “Isn’t it enough?”. Of course, such options have the right to life, but there are also people for whom the selection of fishing rods for fishing is a sensitive process.

It is still about 30 years ago, the fishing market was not so saturated and diverse. Rather, it was almost absent. Most fishermen had in their arsenal bamboo fishing rods with wire rings rewound with blue duct tape. And only a few lucky anglers had telescopic rods with Dolphin reels. But nowadays the choice is huge.

A lot of companies produce rods in a variety of price categories, from different materials and for different directions of float fishing. Characteristics depend on the high modularity of graphite and carbon, binders and fiber weave technology. So how to understand all these newfangled subtleties to the usual novice angler, how to choose a float rod for fishing? So, let’s try to identify the main criteria of choice and give an answer to the question: “Which rod is better?”.

To buy a float rod for fishing should give preference to well-known brands and good stores or online stores with intelligent consultants who can competently and understandably give answers to your questions, and the end in itself will not be to sell you any rod at all. It will also be useful to visit specialized fishing forums with a fairly large audience of participants and read real reviews from the owners of specific models of interest to you. And, naturally, it is the budget.

But first of all, based on the belief that there are no universal things, it is worth determining the place of fishing and the expected trophies. Will it be a bleak, or roach on the canal under your feet, or carp and trout on a commercial reservoir.

Short distance at the fishing spot

If you have a short distance at your chosen fishing spot, you should opt for fly rods. Modern manufacturers have achieved ultra-lightness, but at the same time the power of rods. In terms of length – from 2.5 m to 9 m. Such rods are not equipped with reels. Catching is done with the so-called “dummy rigging”, which is attached to the connector on the last knee, called “whalebone”. The properties of its flexibility are simply amazing. It is practically possible to bend it into a “bagel”. In a series of fly rods should still be distinguished as a class of specialized duckling rods. Some manufacturers even produce sets of these rods in lengths from 2m to 4m with an interval of 0.5 meters. These rods, as a rule, have a fast line and are very light. Some models have a cork handle, which in addition to comfort gives the owner a sense of warmth and does not slip in the hand.

Fishing with fly rods allows you to catch small fish at a good pace. For short fly rods you should pay attention only to the weight and structure of the rod. Starting with 4-meter rods, the balance should be taken into account. There are a lot of cases when after fishing with a 6-meter rod for 4-5 hours, the hand just falls off, despite the low weight of the tackle. And a 7-meter rod, weighing more, does not give the feeling of fatigue. It is because of the balance of the rod that the comfort effect is achieved. Sometimes you can achieve a better balance by increasing the weight of the rod. And the rod becomes much “nicer”.

Fishing rod for currents

When choosing a rod for the current, it is worth paying attention to bologna rods. These familiar to us telescopes with rings can rightfully be considered a universal tool for fishing. And if the attitude to fishing is reduced to visiting reservoirs once a month, then the presence of such a rod can cover many conditions. With this rod, indeed, it is possible to catch carp on the paynik and a small roach on the lake. But the idea of Italians from the province of Bologna was different.

This rod is designed for fishing on the current with a blind rigging, from 4 m to 8 m long. When fishing on small rivers, you should give preference to a shorter series of 4 m. Depending on your budget, you can pick up a fiberglass, graphite or composite bologna fishing rod. The first are budget-class rods, but powerful enough, not requiring the same careful attitude as graphite rods. Graphite rods are light, but not cheap and fragile, afraid of shocks. Composite is a medium variant between graphite and fiberglass. There is no special requirement for rings, as these rods use only monofilament fishing line.

Catching at depth

If at short distances of up to 13 meters the depth is sufficient, then the choice of rod can be made in the direction of a plug. Catching with a plug implies the presence of additional equipment: a platform, a rolling roller, a trap and many other accessories, but it is worth it. With the presence of motor transport transportation of ammunition will not be difficult. If this is the first purchased plug, it is not worth chasing the top line, and it is advisable to choose a tool from the middle segment. The rod requires a careful and careful attitude and does not forgive falls on the concrete dam. The plug rod has become quite affordable, so deny yourself the pleasure of fishing with such a rod is not worth it.

Fishing on the far reaches

On the distant frontiers, many would prefer to choose a match rod. If your eyesight is good enough, you will have a lot of fun using a match rod. As a rule, these are rods of 3.90 m-4.20 m and 4.50 m, which are quite “slick” and have the properties of excellent “knit” fish.

There are also longer models of 5 m and 6 m, but they are rarely used. When choosing a match rod it is worth paying attention to the line. Naturally, it is everyone’s business and a matter of habit. Someone likes “fast” rods, which throw (according to their owners) very accurately. Some perfectly catch “parabolic” and praise their “knitting” properties. In this case it is necessary to find the golden mean. With a properly placed match throwing rod of medium string can be thrown easily and effortlessly, and at catching such a rod will better dampen the jerks of fish. It will also allow you to use thinner leashes, which will affect the number of bites. An important point when choosing a match rod is the diameter of the tulip – the topmost ring. It should not be too small. Often on fishing can be conditions when you have to use sliding equipment, and the stops simply will not pass through the tulip of a small diameter. In general, before buying a rod should be assembled and put the reel, which is planned to use. And to see if the elbow is comfortably located on the rod’s shaft and how comfortable the throwing will be.

Pick up your rod

1. Fly rods:

2. Bologna rods:

3. Match rods:

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Autor: Mgr: Bob Nudd je rybársky odborník s viac ako 20-ročnými skúsenosťami a víťaz mnohých súťaží.