Which spinning rod is better to choose for successful fishing

A person who first decided to get acquainted with spinning and understand whether this method of fishing is interesting to him, will certainly ask the question which spinning rod is better to choose?

To begin with, it is worth deciding: what kind of fish and on what body of water you will fish, fishing from the shore or a boat, what types of bait are you going to use?

In the first pairs, it is better to take a form with averaged values, which allows you to catch most types of fish in various conditions (river, reservoir, pond). will be as follows:

- length from 2.1 to 2.4 m- which will provide quite comfortable fishing both from the shore and from the boat. True, it is more convenient to cast from the shore with a spinning rod 2.4-3 m long, and if your height is under 2 meters, then a 3-meter stick will suit you, but if your height is 1.8 meters, then it is better to use a blank 2.7 m long. boats, on the contrary, prioritize mobility and compactness, so the choice is in favor of poles with a length of 1.8-2.1 m;

- bait test 5-25 gr... With such a rod, you can safely cast almost any bait, such as a bobber, spinner, jig, wobbler.

It should be remembered that a parameter such as a test , indicates that for the normal operation of the blank, we need to use baits weighing from 5 to 25 grams. Moreover, many manufacturers deceive buyers and slightly inflate the allowable weight range, so when choosing a bait, it is better to leave a margin of a few grams. The best option in this case would be baits weighing 14-16 grams.

People wondering which spinning rod is better to choose, you need to understand that it will be quite problematic or even impossible to cast a lure with a weight less than indicated on the rod test, and if you fish with a lure that is too heavy, (for example, when fishing at a depth where fairly heavy jigs are required), then with a sharp cast, your rod blank will break.

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As you can see, for "universality" you have to pay with convenience, and it is not suitable for all conditions.

Spinning rod classification

Depending on the weight (test) of the bait used, spinning rods have 4 main classifications

• Ultrolight(Ultra Light, UL) - rods with test up to 7g. and used for delicate fishing with small lures. They can be used on any body of water, but they are directly intended for fishing in small lakes and ponds. Ultrolight is successful, roach and any other peaceful fish, but also pike, perch and trout are caught on it. Ultralight is not suitable for catching pike perch because it loves the depth to which light spinning lures are not designed.
• Light(Light, L) -test 4-14 gr., These rods are comfortable to fish on ponds and small rivers. Designed for perch and medium weight pike, trout. Perfect for catching semi - predatory fish such as asp or chub, since they allow the use of small lures, while this rod, in comparison with the ultralight, has great strength and can withstand the jerks of strong fish in flowing conditions.
• Middle class(Medium, M) rods with test up to 25g suitable for fishing on reservoirs and large rivers, allow the use of a jig, a heavy wobbler and a spoon. It is a good choice for fishing large pike, perch, zander, and those who prefer deeper waters.

Spinning

• Heavy class(Heavy, Heavy, H) test over 40 gr. Using this spinning rod, you will not be tormented by the question of a large pike perch or trout, it is convenient when fishing at great depths, currents and when trolling, since large baits can be used.

Which spinning rod is better to choose depending on the action

Spinning line shows how the form will bend if a load is applied to it. There are three main types of tuning: fast, medium and slow, and several intermediate ones, of the type: medium-fast or medium-slow.

Spinning line

The choice of the action of the rod depends on the type of bait, so for jigging - fast blanks are better suited, since they allow the most efficient jigging. This is due to the fact that these rods are quite hard and after turning the reel, they immediately set the lure to move.

In cases where you are fishing with oscillating or spinning lures, you are better off using slow action rods. Because if you use a fast action spinning rod and turn the reel a little faster or slower, the rod tip will immediately react to this, and the spinner will stop spinning and you will have to start it again. In cases where we use a slow action rod, then any slowdown or rotation of the rod will be compensated by the elasticity of the blank.

In order to determine the action of the rod in the store, it is enough to take it by the handle, so that the handle is under the elbow, and we bend the hand so that our hand is at the distance of the fist, from the solar plexus, with a thumb up (those who served in the army will understand) ... After that, lower the brush down, so that the handle hits the elbow, and watch how the rod bends. If the spinning rod has not wavered anywhere, even at its tip, then we have chosen a fast action rod, if it wavered like a whip, then this is a slow action rod. Well, when it fluctuates, but not much, then this is a medium action rod. Do not forget that before, people did not know what an action was, and they fished with various lures, so you can adapt to everything, and after good practice, catch fast with a wobbler, and slow with a jig.

The choice of spinning rod depending on the material

Spinning rods are made of graphite (carbon, carbon fiber), fiberglass, or a mixture of these - a composite. Often, in rather expensive brands, more powerful fibers, such as kevlar, are added to increase the strength of the rod.

Graphite spinning rods quite tough and light, but fiberglass on the contrary, flexible and heavy, moreover, they have a small modulus of elasticity. Composite are often the golden mean. Mostly you will find carbon or graphite spinning rods on sale, fiberglass rods are only among cheap fishing rods. Graphite spinning rods are quite different, and their price depends on the modulus of elasticity, and each manufacturer has its own classification of the modulus. Some have IM, and IM 5-6 are cheap rods, and 7-9 are more expensive, others have GL2, IMX. The main thing here is to understand that the higher the modulus, the more sensitive and lighter the blank, but at the same time it requires a more careful attitude towards itself, since the more graphite, the more fragile the rod. In no case should you take cheap graphite spinning rods, otherwise you will regret it.

Composite spinning rods represented by a fairly wide assortment. The price of a quality composite will be less than that of a quality graphite. For a beginner spinning player who doubts which spinning rod is better to choose, a composite is more suitable. Because these rods are less fragile and do not require too delicate handling like carbon ones. After, when you get comfortable and gain experience, you can safely switch to graphite ones and appreciate their advantages.

Correct selection of the coil

After you have decided which spinning rod is better to choose, you should think about it, because it must correspond to the weight and size of the rod, otherwise you will have an incorrectly balanced tackle. It is also necessary to pay attention to the fact that the spool of the reel is slightly larger than the inlet ring, otherwise, due to the very large angle, the line will be slowed down when casting.

• for ultralight, depending on the weight and length of the spinning rod, reels with a spool size of 1000-2000 are suitable;
• for light, the spool size is 2000-2500;
• middle class spool size 2500-3000, on these reels you can catch quite large fish.
• heavy class from 3500 and above, these rods allow you not to pay attention to the size of the reel, since they have a lot of weight and even a large and powerful reel is hard to upset the balance, with the exception of marine reels.

What else you need to know about choosing a spinning rod

Connection type

Spinning rods are solid, plug (consisting of one or two knees) and telescopic.

When buying plug-in spinning rods, you should definitely pay attention to the joint of the spinning rod, which should be smooth and well-filled; on a cheap one, the joint is sealed with plastic, which will surely crack over time.

High-quality spinning joint

Telescopes are more compact and can be carried in a backpack, but they are also more fragile and heavier due to the presence of more knees, and they also have a shorter casting range.

Better to use carbon telescopic rods than fiberglass.

Rings

They are made from ceramics, cermets and aluminum. Ceramic rings, due to their poor quality, are less and less common. Ceramic rings are used on cheaper rods, and aluminum ones on expensive ones. Also, many manufacturers began to equip blanks with rings that have a titanium coating, due to which they have less weight and dimensions. When buying a rod, it is important to pay attention to the fact that the legs of the rings are strong, and there are no protruding drops of varnish anywhere, and there should be no chipping or cracks on the rings. In general, if you notice the engraving of FUJI or SiC on the ring leg, then rest assured, these rings will not let you down.

Spool seat and handle

Be sure to take the reel on which you are going to fish before buying, because reel seats differ in their design and may not suit you. As for the handle, if you fish in salt water, it is better that it be made of neoprion or other material that is resistant to salt water, if not, then take cork. The main thing is that the handle fits snugly against the blank itself, and there are no cavities and gaps at the junction.

Cork spinning handle

Sometimes a line test is indicated on the rod, and if you take a monk or braid, the parameters of which are outside the specified range, then the bait may be shot, if the line is thicker, then the spinning may break when catching very large fish.

Which spinning rod is better to choose depending on the manufacturer

The highest quality spinning rods are those made in the USA: St. Croix,G.Loomis,Talon and Lamiglas, and the first three have the best quality forms with a rather mediocre appearance (for those who like to show off, they will not work). The next in quality are the Japanese Daiwa, Shimano, Major Craft, Graphiteleader rods of these companies have a beautiful design, but are inferior to the Americans in terms of power and versatility. The best showed the price and quality from Korean firms SABANEEV,Banax and Black hole... Well, the Chinese are in last place, and if they make rods by order of companies from other countries, then such rods can be taken, but you should not take purely Chinese spinning rods.