Choosing the right type fishing rod
This is a fishing tips article designed to help you understand the differences between fishing rods in the hope that you will have a better understanding on when to use and how to choose the type to use. This may be basic for your more advanced anglers but they may learn something as well.
Types of Fishing Rods
Basically, there are two types of fishing rods fiberglass and graphite; both these fishing rods have their uses and strengths for different fishing situations.
The Fiberglass Rod
The fiberglass rod is more flexible, do to this flexibility this Rod is good when using crank baits or other type of jerk baits in other words when you don’t need as much sensitivity. In addition due to the flexibility of these types of fishing rods they do tend to set the hook better. (Note: This type is generally our rod of choice when fishing for bigger fish).
The Graphite Rod
The graphite rod is stiffer and is not as flexible fiberglass rods and is generally more sensitive and a really good for when you’re using lighter bait like Jigs and when you really need to do feel them light hits from the fish. This rod would be good for panfish like crappie or bluegills or some of your smaller type fish.
In conclusion
There are two types of basic fishing rods.
These are fiberglass and graphite rods
Both these rods have their strengths and uses.
The fiberglass is more flexible, not as sensitive and works better with crank baits.
The graphite rod is stiffer and works when you need to feel them light hits and is good for jig or fishing for crappie, bluegills or other smaller type fish…
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