The range of fishing rods offered by the different manufacturers on the market is simply immense. Counting in thousands of models, you will find one for each situation you will encounter, with a quality that can greatly change from one brand to another.
We will first see that there are quite different models. We will then talk about casting and spinning, fishing with a capped reel, fly rod, or even trolling practice. So many techniques requiring the right fishing rod to always have the necessary sensitivity, criterion number 1 to always gain in sensations.
We will then look at the different powers offered. They are most of the time expressed in grams, to help you in the choice of your reels, or to benefit from the sufficient resistance to your approach.
Finally, we will see the different elements that make up a rod. We will talk about construction material, but also rings, reel seat, and resin. All these elements will play an essential role in your casts, their distance as well as the rigidity or soft action of the end of the rod.
Casting Rod or Spinning Rod: which one to choose?
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The models of spinning fishing rods remain the most popular in France. Associated with a reel of the same name, they allow fishing for almost all species of fish. You will find them in almost all lengths and all powers. Their greatest qualities are the casting distance and easy adaptation to all novice fishermen.
They will also have a natural ease in the propulsion and animation of very small lures for light and ultra light practices. We strongly recommend them for a simple start, without technical approach. It's the assurance of quickly recording your first catches.
To help you make your choice among all our references here is our selection of spinning rods according to your level and/or your budget:
For a beginner fisherman:
For an experienced fisherman:
For an expert fisherman:
The range of casting fishing rods is a bit less popular as it requires a bit more technique. But the young generation, fond of these techniques from the United States and Japan, continues to increase their presence on the market. Offering more and more suitable models for our European predator species.
You will be delighted to be able to rely on their ease in handling very large lures. This is indeed the model we would recommend if you are looking for big pike.
These rods will of course also be very suitable for all practices for looking for medium-sized predatory fish. Often planned for the search for black bass, you will have models for almost all techniques with lengths, powers, and actions that will perfectly match your expectations.
Same scheme as the spinning rods with a selection of casting rods by category of fisherman:
For a beginner fisherman:
For an experienced fisherman:
For an expert fisherman:
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