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Spinning rods for pike fishing - popular models

The pike is one of the most pleasant trophies for the fisherman. The key to her successful fishing is the right tackle. Consider a spinning rod that is most often used to catch a predator.

Choosing a rod

How light and sensitive a rod will be depends on the material from which it is made. Today, the popular materials for making a rod are fiberglass, carbon fiber, and a mixture of these.

Fiberglass products are distinguished by their flexibility and high weight. A rod made of carbon fiber will have a lot of stiffness, but despite this, they are relatively light. Composite rods are a cross between glass fiber and carbon fiber. The choice depends on individual preferences and the type of fishing.

1. Length.

There are three types of rods, which differ in length:

  1. Short (1.80 - 2.40 cm).
  2. Medium (2.40 - 2.70 cm).
  3. Long (2.70 - 3.60 cm).

The length of the spinning rod depends on the place and method of fishing. To fish from the shore, the optimal length is 2.4 - 2.7 meters. Sometimes, to make a longer cast, a length of 3 meters is used, in rare cases - 3.3 m.

If you're fishing in bush or hard-to-reach places, a shorter rod is good for use. For fishing from a boat, a length of 2.4 m is ideal.

2. Rod test

The choice of the test, first of all, depends on the bait itself, which will be used for fishing. Rods in which a large test will be needed for very large lures, and ultralight - for fishing with miniature ones.

There are six test classes:

  1. Ultra light (throw range 0-7g).
  2. Lightweight (throwing weight range 2-15 g).
  3. Medium light (throw range 5-20 g).
  4. Medium (range of throwing weight 1-30 g).
  5. Medium (throwing weight range 15-40 g).
  6. Heavy (throwing weight range 20-50 g).

3. Build

There are three types of spinning rod arrangements:

  1. Fast. In this type of rod, only the tip does the main work, which allows you to hook the fish sharply and as quickly as possible. This action is good for jig fishing, as well as for long-distance fishing.
  2. Semi-parabolic system. It only works on half of the rod. It is a classic tuning. Allows you to fish with both jig lures and spinners.
  3. Parabolic system. In this type, the entire rod works completely. It is used mainly in conjunction with heavier spinners. This type of rod is not the most used one.

The choice of rod action depends on the type of fishing. Fast action can be used on bodies of water where wide casting is impossible. This is mainly in coastal bushes, or in reeds. Slow and medium action allows you to fish a large area of ​​the reservoir and swing at a long distance.

Also rods are divided into:

  1. Telescopic.
  2. Plug-in.

Telescopic telescopes are best purchased for beginners. They have many advantages, the main ones are compactness, and a more affordable price in comparison with plug-in ones. Professional spinningists, in turn, choose. They will, of course, have much more serious advantages. They are very lightweight and have good flexibility.

The sensitivity is also in favor of the plug itself. The rings are located where needed, while on telescopes they are located at the joints.

What to look for when buying a spinning rod

Before buying a spinning rod you like, be sure to conduct a thorough inspection. Small cracks, chips are absolutely unacceptable. The rings must be firmly and securely in place.

After assembly, it is also advisable to take the spinning rod in your hands and evaluate the weight and ease of use. Rock the rod for squeaks. If any inappropriate sounds arise, it is best not to buy such a model. You also need to pay attention to the quality and condition of the reel seat.

The quality of the spinning rod itself can be checked in the following way: the blank between the ring and the tulip is taken with your fingers and slowly, slowly rotated around the axis. If the rotation is even, then the quality of the spinning rod is excellent.

Popular models of spinning rods for fishing

Among the budget models of popular spinning rods are:

. The model is made of high quality carbon fiber, which makes it comfortable and lightweight. Makes accurate long-distance casts and can play very large fish at the same time.

The spinning rod has a high build quality and good components, which makes the rod reliable and durable. Price from 1800 - 2200 rubles.

Daiwa Tornado-Z. This rod model is lightweight, has elastic whips, and is made of high-quality graphite, which has a high density. They differ from the rest in their sensitivity, strength, range and frost resistance.

High-quality and reliable assembly put this rod among good budget models. Price from 2000 - 2500 rubles. Country of origin: Japan.


Volzhanka. A product of a domestic manufacturer. The assembly is done with high quality and reliability. Correct placement of the rings allows for maximum sensitivity. Price category from 1800 - 2500 rubles. Country of origin: Russia.


Shimano BeastMaster- the rod is designed for catching large specimens. Has a lot of weight. The blank of the rod itself is made of high quality, new carbon material, with the addition of organic fibers. It gives the rod good control over the fish. Price category - about 2800 - 3300 rubles. Country of origin: Japan.


Average price:

Banax ultra- a rod with a fast action, designed for fishing with a wobbler with a jerk, for a light jig and microjig. Price from 3400 to 4300 rubles. Country of origin: South Korea.


Bassmania- the rod is strong enough, has a low weight, high sensitivity and fast action. An irreplaceable spinning rod for fishing from a boat, with a strong current and for fairly large predators. Price from 3900 - 4200 rubles. Country of origin: Korea.


Bass Pro Shops- are inexpensive, but of high quality. A two-frequency rod that has ideal knitting properties and an excellent retention resource. Copes well with trophy fish. Price from 3300 - 3500 rubles. Country of origin: USA.

Expensive models:

Shamano Game AR-C. A non-standard three-piece rod, which has a very fast tapered action, and allows you to cast a long bait. It has three sections, each of them has its own characteristics, and only reinforce each other's actions. Spinning of a higher level.

The length of the spinning rod is from 2.5 to 4.1m. Test from 6 - 70 gr. Price from 12,000 to 15,000 rubles. Country of origin: Japan.


Black Hole Hyper. This spinning rod is ideal for jig fishing. Their blank is made of high quality carbon fiber and helped to achieve sensitivity and lightness. A powerful deterrent resource helps to catch fish of trophy sizes. Spinning rods length from 2.4 - 3.2 m, test from 4 - 50 grams.


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Tackle for pike spinning

1. Coil

To equip the spinning rod you will need: spinning reel

Coils are divided into 3 types:

  1. Inertia-free.
  2. Inertial.
  3. Multiplier.

For a beginner spinning reel, an inertia-free reel is an ideal option. It is quite simple to use and allows you to make easy casting of lures. For jig fishing, inertial fishing is most suitable. She also copes well in cold weather.

They are most suitable for pike fishing, it is much more powerful than inertial and non-inertia and it is easy to cope with a predator.

The way of laying the fishing line in the reel is:

  1. Cylindrical winding.
  2. Reverse cone winding.
  3. Straight cone winding.

If the quality of the reel is good, then the essence of the line is not really important. To determine its quality, you just need to look at exactly how the line is laid in the spool itself. It should be evenly distributed.

The main parameter for a coil is inductance. It is proportional to the linear dimensions of the coil, the permeability of the core itself and the square of the winding number.

2. Fishing line

There are two types of line: monofilament and braided. is a thread that is solid. It is made mostly of durable nylon or polyethylene.

The main advantages of a monofilament line are ease of laying, elasticity and extensibility. Disadvantages, very low sensitivity due to strong stretching, it is much thicker, which affects the casting distance itself. Basically, the thickness in mono-lines is from 0.2 to 0.3 mm.

Braided line is a more modern thread that is woven together. She herself is very thin, the material of its manufacture is mainly polyethylene.

Braided line has many more benefits. And fishermen who have tried it at least once, then forever abandon the monofilament. Its advantages are that it does not stretch very much and allows you to better feel the bait and its behavior. Its strength allows you to fish even in tightly-tied places, and its small thickness makes it almost invisible in the water.

With its shortcomings, this is a rather high price. On average, its cost is 3 or 4 times more expensive than monofilament. The optimal length for braided line is considered to be 150 meters. In practice, it turns out to be the most durable, and at the same time it fits well on the spool itself.

Monofilament line is often used for spinning fishing, and braided line for jig fishing. Most often, a fishing line is used for fishing pike, the diameter of which is from 0.22 - 0.35 mm. What will be the thickness of the fishing line directly depends on the mass of fish that will be in the reservoir.

The most "golden mean" for the angler is 0.25 mm. It will allow you to make a long cast and pull out fish weighing 4 - 6 kg.

When choosing a cord, be sure to look at its breaking load, which is indicated by kilograms or pounds. According to the thickness of the breaking load itself, the fishing lines are divided:

  1. # 0.2- # 0.3. They are the most subtle. Their load ranges from 1.5 kg to 2.5 kg and a diameter of 0.09 - 0.012 mm. Used in ultralight and lightweight classes.
  2. # 0/4 - # 0.6. Slightly stronger, but not as rough. Maintain from 2.5 to 5 kg. Diameter from 0.12 mm to 0.18 mm. Used in lightweight classes.
  3. # 0.8- # 1.2. The load in this product is from 5 kg to 8.
  4. # 1.5 - # 2. The most powerful braided lines. Withstands more than 8 kg and are used mainly for catching large fish with heavy baits.

3. Leash

For pike fishing, it is recommended to use a metal leash, which does not allow toothy fish to bite it. The guitar string leash is also popular. It is lighter, but in terms of strength it is absolutely not inferior to a metal leader.

From available tools, you can use an ordinary guitar string 1 or 2 numbers. The number two string is more versatile and suitable for all situations, its diameter is about 0.4 mm. If you are hunting small pike a size 1 string, which is 0.3mm in diameter, will work well.

Also, in addition, it is imperative to check the quality of the carabiners and swivels that come with the kit. It often happens that it is they who fail when fishing.

If you use monofilament or braid, then their diameter should be from 0.2 - 0.25 mm, and in places without vegetation, you can use thinner ones.

The best lures for pike when fishing with a spinning rod

When fishing for pike with spinning, you can use a wide range of lures: oscillating spoons

The best type of bait is considered to be spoons. They are mainly used for casting, trolling and jigging.

  1. Wobblers. A type of bait that resembles a wounded fish in appearance, which attracts a predator.
  2. Jig baits.
  3. Twister and vibrotail.
  4. Spinnerbaits - lures - rocker.

You can fish with jig lures all year round. Only ice on a pond or a dense thicket of algae can become a hindrance for them.

In winter, it is best to choose a spinner and a wobbler with a smooth movement and a silver color as bait. In late spring and summer, small wobblers and spinners are suitable. From September it is good to use spinners, which are good in sunny weather.

Spinning assembly

It is necessary to assemble the spinning rod in the following order:

  1. We wind the cord or fishing line on a spool in a spool. It is filled so that it remains approximately 2 mm free.
  2. We attach the reel to the rod. Today they are all equipped with a special mount.
  3. A cord or fishing line is wound through the passage ring and a small carabiner is tied at the end.
  4. We attach a leash to the carbine, which was already prepared in advance.
  5. We attach the bait and go to the reservoir for the predator.
  1. When choosing a spinning rod, it is better to estimate its weight with the reel already installed.
  2. When buying a spinning rod, it is also important to take care of its safety, in particular, during transportation. Therefore, it is worth choosing a tube suitable for him.
  3. It is best to clean the rod from dirt using liquid detergents, starting from the top.
  4. When choosing a spinning rod with a fast action, you need to be careful, they will generally be more rigid.
  5. The rods, which are made of high quality graphite, are very fragile. Therefore, you need to be very careful when transporting and operating them.
  6. If, after fishing in the heat, the spinning rod heats up, and as a result the knees are jammed, no effort is needed to separate them, this can lead to breakage, it will be enough to cool the joints and after a few seconds it will be possible to fold it easily.