• Monday, December 26th, 2011
www.thundermistfishingtips.com Hello everyone, This week we have a very informative video for you on how to choose a fishing rod. Often when you go to the store to buy a fishing rod, you can be overwhelmed with all the different types of rods. In this video we explain the different types of fishing rods and what they are best suited for. We cover fast tip fishing rods versus a slow tip; medium action, heavy action, and light action rods; as well as the difference between fiberglass fishing rods and graphite rods. This guide explains things you need to know before you buy a new fishing rod. As always, good fishin! http
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Category: Fishing
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@yourmomsfavmailman Glad to hear you are getting into fishing! You can use various baits with any Rod/Reel. If you use braided line, it’s always best to use a leader and the leader length can be twice the length of your rod.
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I know this is probably a dumb question/s , but i’m new to fishing game. Can you put any kind of bait on any rod / reel like a spinner or a lure or live bait or artificial? And do you always need a leader for your line? And how long is the leader? If somebody would answer me i would appreciate it very much. Thanks.
@PINCHESGRINGOS You’re welcome! Good fishing!
Now i know more thanks!
@Hockeyfreek100 abu garcia
@simsim3232 shakespear is garbage , dont buy it , i bought one last week , and it broke after 2 hours of use , the rod snapped , returned it right away , abu garcia is top of the line , love my new abu garcia , wasnt to expensive but well worth the money , nice 5 bearing reel , amazing combo , love it
The Pflueger/Trion combo’d with a 2 piece, Cabela’s Tourney Trail IM7 graphite spinning rod, would make for a decent outfit.
Otherwise, if you wanted to buy a rod & reel separately, a medium action, Ugly stik would do you well. You can then match it up with your Trion GX-7 spinning reel.
Either way, you can not go wrong. Good luck with your new outfit and thanks for writing in.
what about carbon fiber rode
@thundermistlures – Anyone recommend an inexpensive rod and reel combo??? I just want to do some river fishing, spinning for trout. Perhaps a Pflueger Trion GX-7 Spinning Combo or a Shakespeare Two-Piece Medium Heavy Action Ugly Cat Spinning Combo 7-Feet – might be to heavy though? Can’t find a Ugly stik combo that is medium. Would prefer 2 piece to get into the car……or perhaps should buy a reel and rod separately – thanks for any help guys.
Anyone recommend an inexpensive rod and reel combo??? I just want to do some river fishing, spinning for trout. Perhaps a Pflueger Trion GX-7 Spinning Combo or a Shakespeare Two-Piece Medium Heavy Action Ugly Cat Spinning Combo 7-Feet – might be to heavy though? Can’t find a Ugly stik combo that is medium. Would prefer 2 piece to get into the car……or perhaps should buy a reel and rod separately – thanks for any help guys.
@Hockeyfreek100 There are so many rods to choose from, but if you want 1 good rod, at an affordable price, get an Ugly Stik, by Shakespeare. Get a one piece, medium action (or medium heavy) 6 foot or 6 1/2 foot rod, with a cork handle. This rod will do you well.
Thanks for writing in and good lcuk on the water!
What is my best rod to get . Ive got a cottage up in geogian bay in ontario and i fish for mainly bass and pickeral . So can someone please help me for buying a good rod for those types of fish? Thankyou to whoever helps me
@Moe7133 You will typically get more sensitivity & strength from a more expensive rod, as compared to a $50 rod. You can get some really nice rods in the $100 range – take a look at the St. Croix series of rods – they have a nice range to choose from. G.Loomis is more “top of the line” and they also have a nice selection to chose from – you can’t go wrong with either of these. As for reels, check out the line up from Pflueger and Diawa. These rods & reels will make you a fantastic combo.
@thundermistlures How much would a $300 rod compare to a $50 rod in term of sensitivity, strength, etc… Would it improve my fishing game a lot. I am looking to invest on something expensive, but I am just not sure on if it’s worth it? Same goes for reel too?
What brand would you recommend at $400-$600 combo deal?
I’m looking to fish Large Mouth Bass. I will probably buy 2 rod/reel. One for finest/worm and the other for swim/crank bait.
@Dgeenerationlevi There are many rods to choose from – the Ugly Stik by Shakespeare is a very good rod and economically priced – otherwise, another very good inshore rod is the salt striker rod, from Cabelas.
Thanks for tuning in and good fishing!
what kind of rod should i use for fishing in a boat in sea and pier fishing?
@IzChua77 For salt water, we like to use the Cabelas Salt water striker rods – they are an excellent rod.
Thanks again for writing in and hope you have a great time on the water!
I saltwater fish. Anyway thanks man.
@IzChua77 Not sure what your budget is like, or if you are fresh or salt water fishing, but the Ugly Stik by Shakespeare is a very good rod, at a good value. A 7 foot rod would be perfect for cranking.
Can you recommend me a rod for crankbait? Thanks.
@MrSmian The name of the epoxy is 5 minute epoxy, by Flex Coat. Do a Google search for Flex Coat, 5 minute epoxy, and it will come up. Also, 110 yards of line shoudl do you just fine….good fishing.
@thundermistlures what kind of epoxy can i use to try and repair it? and its a mako calypso rod i just put 30 pound braided spider wire on it 110 yard is that enough?
@MrSmian It would be best to return the rod, as opposed to trying to fix it. The store should take it back and replace it for you. Once the 2 piece rod cracks in that area, that’s trouble.
If you can not return it, you can try to use an epoxy on the cracked area, like Flexcoat 5 min Expoxy.
Good luck – hope things work out for you. Thanks for writing in and good fishing.
i have a 9 foot two piece fiberglass rod which i use for catfishing just some catch and release fishing really. the hole where the top piece slides into the bottom piece is cracking i mean when you slide the top half into the lower half the lower half where it connects is cracking and this rod is only about a month old its for medium to heavy fishing is there a way i can fix that? i did use 30 pound braided but i just recently switched to 30 pound mono for a smoother cast 3oz weight at the end
@Fishinginthenorth A medium heavy rod would be ideal for pike and walleye…not to heavy but yet with enough “back bone” for solid hook sets – good choice!
Thanks for writing in and good luck on the water.