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What to Look For in a Fish Reel?

There are two basic classifications of fish reels: the conventional and the fixed-spool. Conventional reels are commonly used in saltwater fishing. It works via revolving spools. Fixed-spool fishing reels on the hand have immobile spools.

Fixed-spool reels are cheaper than conventional or multiplier reels. These are best for inexperienced users. The fixed-spool reel is designed with a post or axle where the spool rotates. The post and the rod point in the same direction. It is also equipped with a bail arm which draws the fishing line. The bail arm moves in and out to lay down the line properly. It can be opened to make a cast. Then hold the line using your fingertip and shoot. The line will then fly with the bait.

Multiplier reel is expensive and heavier than fixed-spool. Its post is perpendicular with the rod. It takes an expert to handle it well. Some models come with a guide in properly laying the fishing line. Others may require your hand to guide the line back to the spool when retrieving it.

Fishing reels can also be classified as spinning, spincasting, or baitcasting. The most common of these three types is the spinning reel. It is a fixed-spool fishing reel. The housing is parallel to the axis of the rod. The handle is turned to spin the housing around the spool.

Spinning reels range in sizes from very light to medium-large. These are less sensitive compared to baitcasting reels. Big spinning reels are sometimes bulky to accommodate heavy bait and lure. Backlash is not likely to happen when using the spinning type.

A baitcasting reel is conventional. It is small and conveniently fits the hand. It can be used for small saltwater fish. Such type is sensitive to even slight movements at the end of the line. However, backlash is possible to occur during casting and it is not suitable for ultra light line size.

Spincasting is somewhat a combination of the conventional and fixed-spool reel. It is very easy to use this type and is recommended for use to beginners. It is also called push button reels because a simple push of the button is what it only takes for it to work. However, it is not very sensitive to movements at the end of the line.

The features of fishing reels will be your guide in shopping for a good one. At the same time, identify what kind of an enthusiast are you. Match your fish reel to your skill level for a most wonderful experience each time you hit the waters to fish.

Saltwater fishing either for livelihood or sport demands a strong fishing reel. Get a high performing reel if you want to catch the biggest fish. Penn International is a credible big fish reels maker. They offer international reels, conventional, baitcast and spinning reels.

Everol is another brand that has been providing exquisite reels since 1958. This Italian company uses the best anti-corrosive materials in their products. Battenkill Large Arbor Big Game Reel is also made of the highest quality. It is suitable for hard-fighting big game fish.

Reel weights are significant for the good performance of the reel. The weight of the fishing line must conform to the design of the fishing reel. Sinkers or weights are needed to place the fishing bait deeper in the water. Reel weights have various kinds and sizes. Sliding, split shots, trolling, casting or dipsey are the typical types of reel weights.

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Question by Jordan: How do I decide which fishing reel to buy?
I am not a huge fisherman but enjoy fishing for bass, pike, and walleye. I just found out that my reel only holds 6 lb. test line. I can't catch the size of fish that i would like to with 6 lb. test line and i would like a new reel. What should i consider before buying a new reel? also i would like to have a spinning reel.

Best answer:

Answer by Michael
Oh contraire! oh heavy tackle one! You can use 6 lb. test line to catch just about any fish. In fact, most people overdo the line test thing. Your best friend is your reel's drag. Set properly, you will be able to land much bigger fish than you realize.

Ok, for reels, I'd recommend an open face Shimano. They are reasonably priced, are my very favorite and I own several. Resist the urge to get the biggest you can find. You will have way more fun with smaller gear and lighter action rods. Visit Cabela's website to check on the rod/reel combos or just reels if that's what you want. And check out the ratings from other anglers. I have found this to be a very valuable tool when deciding what I want to buy. Good luck and have fun!

P.S. (go light).

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Fly-Fishing Rods - Wondering Why They Are So Long?

Why is the fly fishing rod so long?  If you are a novice who is looking to buy his first fly fishing rod then the length of a fly fishing rod compared to a typical fishing pole is very noticeable.  For the beginner this extra length may be cumbersome since they might try casting the rod as they would a typical fishing pole, or they might feel that a long rod may not be a good idea.  However, there is a very good reason for the length of the fly fishing rod and why anglers should not be bothered by the length.  Let’s take a look at why the fly fishing rod is longer so that you can make the best decision when shopping for your rod.

Longer Rods Mean More Accurate Casting Over Short Distances

Firstly, when casting from a fly fishing rod, you are aiming for a target that is 10-15 feet away from you.  Casting from a typical fishing pole is very different because you are aiming to get the bait as far away as possible.  You want your bait to land 40 or 50 feet away or even more.  However when fly fishing the distance is substantially shorter so you need your cast to be very accurate.  This is where the length of the fly fishing rod is vital.

Flies Are Light and More Difficult to Position Accurately than Weighed Bait

In fly fishing, the weight of the fly is next to nothing but the line is heavy.  So when casting, the line needs to direct the fly to the designated target.  In a typical fishing rod, the hook is weighted by the bait and sinkers.  So when casting from a typical pole, the line is being pulled by the hook.  Therefore in an ordinary fishing pole, the lure or bait pull the line, but in a fly fishing rod, the line is the one pulling the fly behind it.  Since it is hard to control how the line moves, the length of the rod aids the line and directs it to the targeted spot.

When casting a line with a fly fishing rod, the rod will guide the line and the momentum the tossing creates pushes or snaps the line at a certain length.  This is where your fly will land.  So the longer rod will be easier to direct to the spot where you want your fly to be.

How Long is Long?

So a good rod  for fly fishing is somewhere between 9 to 10 feet.  This length may seem intimidating or awkward for newbies, however a long fly fishing rod means more control and direction to your casting, so never underestimate the length of your fly fishing rod.  It is hard to play golf with a hockey stick, or basketball with a football.  So even when fly fishing, the right fly fishing rod is a very important piece of equipment.  So consider the factors before picking up that new fly fishing rod. 

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Fly Fishing Rods

One of the most important tools for catching fish is the fishing rod. The act of fishing is very relaxing, invigorating and it tells a thing or two about how aquatic life is and also the lesson of being patient.ofcourse, eating what you caught is a high in itself. There is very good competition between many of the fishermen and they try and oust the other by one way or the other. Using the right kind of tools can help to attain success and come out as the winner.

One of the first and foremost considerations to having the right tool is to choose what you want to catch. When you know what to catch, you can decide the size of the tool you would use. Determining the type of fish one needs to catch can only lead to the right choice for the fishing rod. Other things to be kept in mind while fishing is the size of the fish, water conditions and the method of fishing. Having a sound idea about all the above factors greatly improve the chances of catching fish before even actually being near the water.

A fly fishing rod is usually best suited for either catching trout or salmon. A flexible fishing rod is what one will need to catch these fishes. To bring home the fish you desire, you would need the right fishing rod to start with and then followed by the line, nets and various other tools. When catching salmon, one has to continuously hold the fishing rod and therefore one should see the grip of the rod before buying it. You would feel that the fishing rod is a tad too expensive when you buy it but it would be well worth the price after you hold that salmon u caught in your hand.

Fly fishing rods for sale are available throughout the country and are a good bet for a good catch. If winter fishing is what you like and want then there are ice fishing rods that can be used in a frozen lake. These rods allow you to fish in frozen water through holes. The ice fishing rods, owing to the rough conditions it’s used in are much more durable and strong than other types of fishing rods. Choosing the right rod for you can be a bit tricky as there are different sizes and types.So, one may need to experiment with different rods before finding the right one.

In case of coarse fishing, you need a carbon fiber rod. This type of rod is best for catching any of the cyprinid family. That is the primary reason to know the type of fish you need to catch before buying the fishing rod. Other types of rods are spinning rod, ultra light and surf rods. All fishing rods are designed for different types of fish and one need to see what one is most comfortable with. The amount of money you can spend is another big factor but I would advise to not compromise for sub standard rods for it may be all worth while when you have that fish in your hand.

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And it is also important for you to check out beach every time, because beaches has tendency of changing and you may find that spots, where you were fishing few days ago are not suitable anymore! The best way to do beach research is from some high point, if it is possible - it is easier to pick up some new channels or holes with dark water in them. If you are going for pelagic fish, like salmon or tuna, always watch for seabirds behaviour. If birds started packing up and diving - it means that pelagic fish are pushing baits to the surface and birds are ready to catch their own prize!

One of the most effective fishing techniques, while fishing from the beach, among the rig fishing, is heavy lure casting. Heavy lures can be cast precisely into the gutters and holes while walking along the beach. This type of fishing allows you actively hunt for fish and not wait for the fish to come to your rig and grab the bait!

For lure casting you may use following new models of Shimano fishing reels(but this recommendations are not limiting you of using other fishing reels):

1. Stella SW saltwater spinning reels range.
2. Citica E Bait-casting reels
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Casting lures allows you to cover more ground and helps you locating schooling predators. Also constant casting will improve your accuracy and precision.

Fishing from the rocks has its own tricks! One of the great techniques is to cast out the bait and let out the line to make it drifting. After fish picks it up allow the fish to take a bit of line to be sure that fish swallowed the bait before striking. Another successful way of fishing from the rocks is high speed spinning. You may use here Shimano fishing reel like Tyrnos with high gear ratios.

Shimano expands its Tyrnos line-up with the topless design single speed TYR8 and 10 and two-speed TYR8II and 10II, and for long-range action, the two-range TYR50IILRS with a low profile top crossbar. All compact in design this Shimano fishing reel is equipped with high spool to frame ratios - plus the 50IILRS features a smaller protruding gearbox - they have extremely fast gear ratios (6.0:1 on the TYR 8 and 10 and in high on 8II, 10II, 4.0:1 in high on the 50IILRS) to move lures and pick up slack line quickly.

You may greatly succeed with high speed spinning, but if you are about larger fish - live baiting is the way! And one of the best Shimano fishing reel for this purpose is reels Torium series. The lightweight Torium fishing reel is a star-drag saltwater reel, perfect for live bait or for bottom - fishing. This fishing reel is packed with the following features:
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- Anti - Rust Bearings;
- High Efficiency Gearing.
This fishing reel available in sizes from the lightweight and compact 14 to the heavy-duty 50, with its 440-yard line capacity and 30 pounds of drag

Surf Fishing Tips - Fish Any Beach in the World!

Surf fishing at the beach on the ocean can get real exciting. In this article I will outline surf fishing tips I have learned through the years that anyone can use. Some tips have been acquired through personal experience and from other successful surf fishing friends.

First you need to make sure you have the adequate equipment. A fishing rod that is between 10 feet and 15 feet long is the ideal length in order to achieve good casting distance and leverage. The fishing reel can be a spinning reel size 6000 up to an 8000 size with a good drag system and good line capacity for heavier line such as 17 to 25 pound test. One thing to remember about fishing in the ocean, you never know what you will catch, so you need to be prepared with the proper heavy equipment to handle a 30 pound sting ray or a large blue fish that have giant teeth, not to mention the occasional shark. Sometimes you will catch small fish like whiting or lady fish that are too small for a heavy rod, but being prepared for the big one is really what you want.

Choosing where to fish is another choice to be made. If you are at a home or condo on the ocean front you would most likely fish right out front. Then look for activity on top of the water, like birds diving into the water feeding on bait fish. Where there are small fish there are big fish not too far away. Fish close to them if you can, otherwise get out your polarized sunglasses and look for bait fish near where you are standing. If you don't see any, just cast out to where the waves break and let your bait float in the sandy trenches the waves create. That is where fish will look for food.

Always look at the tide chart for your area and pick your fishing times around high tides. The best time is usually 2 hours before and one to two hours after high tide. Surf fishing at these times can usually yield the most activity. Also try early morning and early evening which is normally a good fishing time. Coupled with high tide, this time frame can be very exciting and productive.

Other fishing gear you need will be a 5 gallon bucket to carry your bait, drinking water, towel, knife, cutting board for cutting up clams etc and rod stand. Plus you may want another carry all for everything mentioned after you put some fish in the bucket for cleaning later. You should also consider using a steel leader and a good hook rig such as a pompano rig or a strong steel hook attached to the steel leader. For sinkers you can use the pyramid style or the sputnik style. I use the sputnik style because it sticks in the sand and allows the bait to float in the water. The weight of the sinker or weight depends on how rough the surf is. The pyramid style can tend to roll with the surf and back to shore again.

Surf fishing tips like these can help you get started fishing the surf. Always check out the local bait shops to buy bait and ask what's been biting lately, then gear up accordingly.

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How to Catch a Fish on Any Beach in the World

I'm sure you've seen them there, when you went to the beach: sunglasses, hat, and shorts wearing barefoot guys with long slender fishing rods staring off to the horizon. I also bet you wondered about what, if anything they ever caught and how they know where and when to fish.

I know I did until I tried my hand at surf fishing, and after a many hours of getting nothing but pruney toes, I finally figured out what surf fishing is all about, and since then, it has become an almost spiritual hobby, being alone on the beach, at first off hours of the day staring off into the sunset, truing to outsmart wily surf fish.

The truth is that when the surf fish are running, they're almost ridiculously east to catch so long as you understand the basics of surf fishing. Every year, between Christmas and New Years, I head down to the beach with a bucket and a fishing rod, and half fill the bucket with barred surfperch, a staple of Southern California and the coast of Baja California down Mexico way. Barred perch spawn in this time so there are plenty to catch in a couple hours to make up a nice meal for a crew of six or eight.

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After mastering the barred perch, I've turned my attention to other denizens of the beach, including Corbina, the king of California and Mexico surf fishes, and Spotfin Croaker, one of the finest eating fishes of the surf. I have friends who even target Halibut form the surf and have seen them land 36 inch California Halibut fishing with a fly from the surf. In fact, the Halibut world record holder fly fisherman in two separate line classes fishes regularly form the surf not 5 miles from my home, and it is there that he hooked his record holders.

I have exported my surf fishing knowledge successfully deep down the Mexican Pacific Coast, the Gulf Coast of the US, the Northeast, the Mid Atlantic States, and even in the Far East. I fished along side and Old Japanese man sitting on a beach on the inland sea in Yamaguchi Prefecture on the southern tip of Honshu Island, as he explained to me in excruciating detail exactly how to catch, handle, and hook the appropriate bait.

H was speaking in Japanese of course, as I smiled, nodded and interjected an occasional "ah so." Actually I do speak some Japanese but it's limited to ordering food, finding the bathroom, and teasing young girls, so the vast majority of what he was saying was going totally over my head, but I would never have let on that I was only catching about every fourth word.

Ok, so much for my surf fishing exploits, I'm sure you're wondering, "How DO I catch fish in the surf anywhere in the world?" Well, I'm glad you asked. The first thing you have to understand is that the fish you are going to catch in the surf know what they're doing. This is their habitat. These aren't fish that normally inhabit deeper water but just happened to wander to the water's edge, these fish are there intentionally. It's what they do. They're good at it. The only reason they're here is that they're hunting for food. They've leaned how to carve out an existence by eating what is on the very beach you are standing on.

I have to laugh when I talk to surf fisherman that I happen across. I was talking to one particularly frustrated guy who was fishing in Malibu and was complaining that the guy who had this spot just before he came was catching lots of perch but he wasn't having such good luck. I asked him what he was using for bait and he showed me this package of fresh shrimp he'd just bought at the supermarket. Well, trust me, this wasn't fresh shrimp, it was defrosted, and it sure looked to me like the farmed shrimp from Thailand.

He's have been far better off taking those shrimp home, sautéing them in some butter, garlic and lemon, and pouring them over some pasta, than wasting his time fishing with them on a California Beach. This was mistake number one.

As I stood there watching and talking with this fisherman, I also noticed another serious gap in his surf fishing knowledge. The tide was receding. A receding tide is the worst time to fish in the surf. Take a moment to think like a fish that lives and hunts in the surf. The tide recedes exposing the beach to the other great predators of the surf line, the birds. The birds scatter about prodding and poking in the sand looking for small creatures to eat.

They unearth clams, sand crabs, worms, and ghost shrimp, whatever they can find to munch on, now that the newly uncovered seabed is exposed, they find a kill all sorts of critters and leave a mess. They dig small holes with their beaks, scratch up the sand with their feet, and do their best to leave no stone unturned.

As the tide starts to come in, each wave goes a little father up onto the beach, chasing the birds away and dragging the newly loosened sand hither and yon. While the sea birds found lots to eat, they certainly didn't get everything. Many creatures successfully evaded the birds, but their semi secure burrows, nooks and crannies where they hid are now in disarray and the incoming tide breaks them down even further. Many of these creatures now find themselves being washed away by the swirling whitewater of the surf.

The now free creatures are now fair game for the sea-bound predators, the surf fish. The surf fish follow the tide in feasting on the buffet the birds uncovered and the incoming surf is now washing free. This is how the surf fish make their living.

OK, you should have learned two very important principles so far. First, is that surf fish are looking for natural food as they hunt the surf. A piece of cut squid, a deep water denizen, is out of place in the surf line, and while a particularly dumb fish night snap at it because it looks interesting, or a fish frenzied by the spawn might eat it in his spawning stupor, the average, intelligent (since it's lived this long) surf predator will view it with some suspicion.

When you go to a surf beach, look for local, natural bait. Dig around in the sand at the surf line looking for small shellfish, clams, sand crabs or worms. The best time to do this is at low tide because you'll have the most amount of undersea surface exposed. You'll probably chase the birds away as you poke and prod in the sand. In Southern California, the most common beach critter is the sand crab.

These pea-sized shellfish are rather easy to catch with a special rake that allows you to sieve them through a screen that passes the sand but not the crabs. You can also catch them with a bucket and some water, just like you would be panning for gold.

You'll do so much better using local natural bait than anything else. I know a well off retired man who surf fishes and still hasn't figured out this fact. He sends off to Maine to buy special worms that cost .50 each and has them Fed Ex'ed in to surf fish with and can't understand why the kids with their home made sand crab rake out fish him. If you'd rather buy bait, find a local bait shop and ask them what works best and what they have for sale. They often do have local baits, usually live to sell to serious surf fishermen.

The second principle is to fish the incoming tide. The surf fish wait for the tide to come in. They know when it comes in and are lined up waiting for it to come in. Experience and a keen nose have taught them that the time to eat is the incoming tide. The absolute best time to surf fish is from halfway between two hours before high tide until the high tide.

This is the only time I fish - those two hours. It comes around twice a day so you should be able to work that into your schedule. While you're at the bait and tackle store ask them for a tide table. They're usually free, and if not there are tide calculators on the Internet that will allow you to calculate the tides on any day anywhere in the world.

Here's a surf fishing secret that I'll bet you never thought of, but given my stories and explanations above, I'll bet sounds logical to you. How far out do you think you have to cast to catch fish in the surf? Well, I'm sure you've seen guys with 14 foot long rods that they wade into the water waist deep and hurl several hundred yards away from the beach - and I'm sure that there are some kinds of fish that are caught that way, like striped bass along the East Coast.

If you're targeting surf fish, not deep water species, though, the correct answer is, not very far. I catch the vast majority of my surf fish in ankle deep water - certainly shallower than knee deep. Sometimes along the Pacific coast beaches, I see fish feeding literally with their backs out of the water!

I like to cast just in front of the braking wave - into the white water. This is the home of the surf fish. They're in close. I retrieve slowly dragging my bait up the beach slope, and if I get a hit, more often than not, it's in very shallow water, like between ankle and knee deep. Surprised? I was when I first started leaning about surf fish. It's now my "market' where I stop by to pick up some fresh fish any time I'm in the mood.

So there's my secrets: 1) fish with local bait you can collect from the beach yourself at low tide, 2) fish the last two hours of the incoming tide, and 3) fish shallow.

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designs, or have a very uncomplicated design constructed.

A general idea of the boat for Sport Fishing

There is a vast difference in the power and build of a boat for sport fishing to the normal standard boats or cruise ships. The sports fishing boats are always very economical on fuel consumption and are strong and durable instead of being fast. The speed of a sport fishing boats is normally around 25 to 30 miles per hour, and is always a low fuel consumption machine. The main apparatus that most of the sports fishing boats of Hawii have are as listed below:

 Construction with hand laid fiberglass
 Ratios in glass resin
 Systems of stringers
 Assemblies that are box fit
 Facilities like CD extensions, radios and various other electronic equipment
 Radios to communicate
 Covers for the boats

Hand-laid fiberglass build is a well-liked facet of most sport fishing boats in Hawaii, letting the item to be free from any defect with its solid laminate layer. A stable glass-resin ration guarantees that the cover does not depreciate in time, as this could be the cause for an acute construction impairment over a long period. The boat can be made safe and strong with Stringer systems bringing together the fiberglass. To keep the balance between the deck and the hull a box fit system is perfect. Facilities can assist in making your experience exclusive for every expedition.

The most well-liked sport fishing boat models and makes comprise
• Blue water - 23T
• Well craft - 232 Coastal
• Everglades - 290 CC
• Trophy 1901 - Bay Skiff
• Triton 35 - Express
• Grady-White - 275 Tournament
• Boston Whaler - 200 Dauntless
• Pathfinder - 2200 XL
• Century - 2901
• Pro-Line 23 Express
The Grady-White 275 Competition sport fishing boat figures a double-console bow rider and whole fishing device. This sports fishing boat supplies the fisherman with many luxuries and facilities with its adaptable construction and is also very popular with expert anglers. The Pathfinder 2200 XL is a sport fishing boat with a very high-performance, and gives a new sports fisherman a comfortable way to operate. The Minn Kota trolling motor is used on this boat, and is a well-liked option for most sport fishing buffs.

Some popular Sport Fishing Boat Manufacturers in Hawaii

The Hewes, Maverick and Pathfinder are leading brands that are marketed by The Maverick Boat Company that builds and sells them. Some of the other top sport fishing boat makers are:
• Super boat
• Rinalli Boats
• Duckworth Boat Company
• Cabo Sport fishing Boats
• Blue water Sport fishing Boats

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Choosing fly fishing rods

Fly fishing is a traditional method of fishing that was popularly applied for fishing trout and salmon. Today though, it is employed in fishing for almost any variety of fish. Fly fishing is gaining popularity and people employ this method for almost any kind of fish. Fly fishing is used in both fresh water and seas as well. The techniques used in fly fishing of course vary depending on the location. For example, seas, lakes and rivers have differing conditions and hence the techniques used will vary as well. There is a lot of fly fishing equipment on sale and one gets a lot of choice in the type of equipment. Depending on your budget and needs, you can choose the necessary equipment for your fly fishing trip.

When shopping for fly fishing rods, there are several parameters that one has to keep on mind and work on to choose the rod that suits them best. The primary parameter would be the material out of which the fly fishing rods are made. The two most commonly used materials are Fibreglass and graphite. Fibreglass is the more sturdy material, It is some what flexible and is the best all purpose multi-weather fly fishing rods. Beginners would be well advised to go for fibreglass fly fishing rods. Graphite fly fishing rods are much more expensive. They are also quite light weighted and hence are preferred by advanced fly fishers who want a more accurate cast.

The action of fly fishing rods is another important criterion. The action is determined by the flexibility of the rod with varying levels of flexibility having their own advantages. Expert fly fishers would prefer slow action fly fishing rods when they are in the hunt for small light fish. These fly fishing equipment, are quite light and offer a lot of bend through the length of the rod which is useful when one needs higher accuracy. The extreme levels of bend though make it a little hard for beginners to handle. Medium action fly fishing rods are most popular especially among the newbies. These rods bend only towards the later half at the free end and are perfect for both long and short distance casts. Expert fishers who want a good fight with the big fishes will go for the fast action fly fishing equipment. These rods offer very little bend which is available only at the tip of the rod and hence are great when you need to cast through quite a distance and reel in quite big fish too. Beginners will not be able to handle these types of rods with ease due to the decrease in accuracy.

The final major parameter that ones looks at when buying fly fishing rods is the length of the rods themselves. A new fly fisher should be looking for a rod that is comfortable enough to control yet provide sufficient casting distance. Choose between short, medium or long rods depending on the action required with small rods having lesser action and longer rods being perfect for open sea long distance casting.

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Question by anonymous: Fishing Rod?
My fiancee is OBSESSED with fishing. What's one of the ABSOLUTE BEST fishing rods to buy for him?

Best answer:

Answer by Pheasant tail
The answer to that question is a matter of opinion.
There are many fine makes of rods.

What you need to determine is the following:
1) type of fish he is fishing for
2) lake, stream or saltwater
3) method of fishing: fly, cast, spin or surf fishing

Then you would want to go to a place that sells one of the following:
1. St. Croix - fine fly rods, spin and casting rods
2) G. Loomis - upper end fly rods, spin and casting
3) Sage - upper end fly rods

You can check their websites for dealer location - just type in
"St. Croix fishing rods "(or Sage, or G. Loomis) into your search engine.

Ask a salesman to assist you, once you know what kind of fishing your boyfriend does. You'll get the right rod.

Expect to pay about $ 200 or so for a St. Croix high end spinning rod, and about $ 400 for a higher end Loomis or Sage fly rod.

I am not familiar with surf rods.

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San Diego, California offers a wide range of fun and enjoyment for every outdoor enthusiast. You can go to sport fishing excursions and trips, nature expedition and even whale watching. San Diego ports are packed with convenient times for sport fishing. It offers desirable seas and picturesque views for your excellent catching. There are also entire unit of sport fishing fleets available to easily find the species you are targeting. Group trips and tours are also offered in open party. On the other hand, there are also limited load provided to carry lesser passengers on every round. There are several options that San Diego offers to many sports fishing enthusiasts at any skill level either half day or full day fishing or even a trip to Coronado Islands.

1. Sport Fishing Trips to Coronado Islands

There are several summer and spring shores in the coast of San Diego where you can find good spots to target species. You can go half or full days in and all throughout the islands for sports fishing trips. During the trip, you can expect seeing game fishes and whales. Most popular trips in San Diego for sport fishing include Half day fishing, Mexican long range fishing, Three quarter day fishing, Multi-day outer banks trips, Full day outer bank trips, Full day Coronado trips and Full day bottom fishing. The most chosen trips for catching targeted species among the list is the half day fishing round with five- to six- hour trips. Key areas that provide starting point for many of the sport fishing trips at San Diego includes H&M landing and Point Loma.

2. Targeted Species for San Diego Sport Fishing

Starting from the long range fishing trip on the shores of Mexico to a whole day fishing trip in Coronado Islands, there are wide range of targeted species that you can see for sport fishing. These targeted species includes Calico Bass Baracuda, White Sea Bass, Rock Cod, Bonito, Albacore, Yellowtail, Big Eye Tuna and Bluefin Tuna.

Majority of these species differ by season. During the summer and spring are the most usual times for catching most of the targeted groups.

3. Mexican Long Range Sport Fishing at San Diego

Mexican long-range trip is the most sought after excursion in sport fishing in San Diego. This is a multi-day trip that could last from 2 to 21 days and ordinarily scheduled all through the year. This trip provides short trips during summer while longer trips are offered during winter. Primary shores and areas to enjoy these trips are in Guadalupe, Baja California, San Martin, Cedros and San Benitos. Fishes are stored below the deck and the vessels are set to the sea at different intervals all through the days and week. There are special rental prices for all trips. To operate the boat, it is also required to get a special Mexican permit.

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There are always discount fly fishing gear going on everywhere but in particular during the festive periods. So when you are looking at fly fishing tackle especially during the trying economic times, there are plenty on offer. If it is a gift for your loved ones, then shop around. There will be one type of fly fishing equipment that they preferred and if you look closely, you will be able to find one with the right discount.

Good one does not have to be expensive as there are a lot of discount fly fishing gears that are not only durable but good as well. You just need to search in the correct places to get what your loved one preferred.

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If you are one who prefers to shop offline, then get started by looking at your preferred offline stores. Shop with an intent and browse at all your nearest fly fishing stores to source out the discount fly fishing gear for your loved one. You can probably find plenty of stores that offer huge discounts for their regular items so finding the one fly fishing equipment that you desired may be far easier than you thought.

Fly fishing supply may be the place to look for fly fishing equipment but there are others such as discount stores and used gear stores that you can source for some very useful bargains. You will be surprised that you can find pretty new discount fly fishing gear at the used gear stores that are sold at less than the new offer price. Try to look around those discount and used gear stores and you may find the one that your loved one preferred at the right discount but look as good as new.

On the issue of how much you need to pay for a discount fly fishing gear, it all hinges on your ability to pay but the rule of thumb is not to spend above 30% of your savings each month. Through careful budgeting, you can get one that you desired.

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Finding discount fly fishing gear can save you a great deal of money. Being a fly fisher I know that fly fishing equipment can be pretty expensive depending on what you're looking for and where you shop. However there are some places online that offer great discounts at bargain prices on name brand fly fishing equipment. Some of these companies are well known and have been selling fly fishing gear and other outdoor gear for years.

So why do some of these companies offer discounts on fly fishing gear? There is a couple of answers to this question. Sometimes it's to reduce built up inventory of a particular model or brand name, to make room for next years new fishing gear. Or, they will offer a beginning of the season or end of the season sale on fly fishing equipment.

There are many sites online that offer great discounts on fly line, waders, fishing vests, fly rod and reels, float tubes and other fly fishing accessories.

There are online outlet stores that just specialize in liquidating all kinds of fishing gear and other brand name outdoor gear. They are constantly purchasing name brand overstock and closeout fishing gear and discounting it anywhere from 30% to 50%. This is where the best discounts on fly fishing gear are usually found. The only draw back with online outlet companies is that their inventory changes regularly.

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A fishing rod is one of the most important tools used to catch fish. Catching fish is deemed as relaxing, invigorating and good eating by many. Many fishermen are very competitive and are looking to catch a particular type of fish. Having the right tool can make your fishing trip much more successful. The size of the fishing rod can greatly depend on the size of fish that you want to catch. Before purchasing a fishing rod you will want to determine the type of fishing that you will be doing. The size of the fish, method of fishing and water conditions all make a huge difference. Knowing ahead of time the type of fish that will be biting can assist you in the decision of purchasing a fishing rod.

Using a fly fishing rod is best suited for catching trout or salmon. In order to catch them you will need a flexible fishing rod. Having the correct fishing rod, line, nets and other tools can ensure that you bring in the fish that you desire. Remember that with salmon fishing you will be holding the rod so make sure that you have a comfortable grip. Many salmon rods are a bit more expensive, but well worth the price when you bring in that prized salmon.

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If winter fishing is your desire there are ice fishing rods that can be used in frozen lake conditions. These rods allow you to fish from holes in the frozen water. The ice fishing rod is generally of good quality and a bit more durable than other types of rods. The length of the ice rod can vary between 24 and 36 inches in length. You may need to experiment a bit to determine the best fit for you. Everyone is different so it is impossible to say that one-rod or the other is right for everyone.

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