So You Want To Start Fishing? – Getting Started With Your First Rod
More and more people are taking up angling annually and it has become one of the most popular participatory sports globally. For those new to the hobby, 2 simple questions are important: what sort of fishing do I want to do? Does it cost much to start? The learner can only answer the first question for himself; the answer to the second is that cost need not be prohibitive; short of tying a bent pin to a piece of string, and the string to a length of wood, the simple need is for a fishing rod.
Fishing Rods For The Beginner
Lake and river fishing are usually where most learner fishermen (and women) begin to learn the art of fishing, the relaxing ambience allowing them to fine-tune their new skills before venturing into the more difficult skill level needed by fly or sea fishing is tackled. The most essential piece of kit is, of course, the rod. As with most new hobbies it makes some sense to avoid spending big bucks on a state-of-the-art, all-singing, all-dancing rod until you are sure that you like your new sport and want to get more serious about it. It does however, make sense to buy a ‘known brand’ (such as Shakespeare). Start with a lower price-range rod and when you are sure that fishing is for you, upgrade to a model more suited to your advancing skill level.
A spinning rod is ideal for freshwater fishing and should 5 to 6 feet long. Although rods are normally made of either bamboo, fiberglass, or graphite, consensus suggests graphite as it tends to be stronger, light, and more reactive. There are many well-known rod manufacturers (Shakespeare, Shimano, St Croix, and many more) but for the beginner, one of the most popular starter kits is Shakespeare Ugly Stik Fishing Rod and Reel Combo.
This particular piece of fishing gear comes with the great advantage for the beginner: a rod with a reel supplied which cuts costs and avoids the need to have to decide on a reel to choose from a vast choice available. It is generally held as well that the extensive Shakespeare Ugly Stik range in general, can help you land fish a lot bigger than the pricing suggests.
Whichever fishing rod you opt for, welcome to a whole new world of hours of enjoyment.
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