#fihsing

Choosing the proper fishing rod is one of the most important, yet often overlooked, factors in having success out on the water. Being able to place your bait in a precise location, without spooking any fish, can have a huge impact on whether or not you are getting bites. Use the wrong rod and you might not be able to cast as far or accurately as possible. Use the right rod and you can land a cast on a dime and work your bait the way it was intended, which will also produce you more bites, catches, and fun.

While using the right rod, and a quality rod, might not instantly get you into the Bassmaster Classic, using an incorrect rod will definitely make it harder for you to put anything in your livewell. One of the most important reasons to have the right rod is bite detection. If you’re not using the right stick, you’ll often confuse snags, hangups and collisions with a bite, which is never fun, and can be embarrassing. Here’s all you’ll need to know before you buy a new fishing rod. Fishing rod length is the first identified when choosing a new piece of equipment. Rods can range on the tiny end from 4 feet to the gigantic end of 14 feet, but most bass fishing rods tend to run between 6 and 8 feet measured tip to butt. The general rule of rod length selection is this: shorter rods cast shorter distances, and longer rods cast longer distances.

Why does that matter? Well, shorter rods are great for fishing in close combat, when you don’t need to cast a distance. The shorter body also allows less bend and stretch when you are fighting a fish, so some anglers hunting big fish prefer them. Shorter rods are also preferable for kayak anglers looking to save space or anglers trolling for walleye or other species.

Longer rods are for covering more water and casting a great distance. They’re great for walking baits, deep diving crankbaits, and other power fishing reaction baits. Saltwater anglers casting from piers  or the surf commonly use longer rods. Bass anglers would use a longer rod to throw walking baits or anything else they are using to cover water quickly.

The perfect knife for day-to-day tasks

Favorite fishing book #2

 South of the Pumphouse by Les Claypool

 Yes.. THE Les Claypool. As in Primus.

 He’s a fantstic artist and writer as well as the world’s best bass player.

Our JAWS.

 One false move. Just one. And you have 700 razors to deal with.

 And we don’t use nets. Hand land em all.

 We carry Krazy Glue and medical tape for a reason.