La range from fishing rodProposed by the various manufacturers market is simply immense. With thousands of models to choose from, you'll find something for every taste situations you'll come across, with quality varying greatly from brand to brand.
First, we'll see that there are quite a few different models. We'll talk about casting and spinning, you'll also need to be able to fish with a captive reel, a fly rod or a trolling rod. All of these techniques requirefishing rod adapted to always have the sensitivity necessary, criteria number 1 to always gain in sensations.
Next, we'll look at the different power ratings on offer. Most of them are expressed in grams, to help you choose your reels, or benefit from the resistance sufficient for your approach.
Finally, we'll look at the different components that make up a rod. We'll talk about material construction, but also rings, reel seats and resin. All these elements will play an essential role in your throws, their distance, as well as the rigidity or flexibility of theend of the rod.
Casting rod or spinning rod: which to choose ?
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The models of spinning fishing rod remains the most popular in France. Combined with areel of the same name, they can be used to catch almost any species of fish. You'll find them in almost every length and power. Their best qualities are the launch and easy to adapt to all novice anglers.
They will also have a natural ease in the propulsion and animation of very small lures for light and ultra light practices. We strongly recommend these lures for a simple start with no technical approach. You'll be sure to catch your first fish quickly.
To help you choose from all our references, here is our selection of spinning rods according to your level and/or budget:
For beginner anglers:
For experienced anglers :
For expert anglers :
The casting rod range is a little less popular because it requires a little more technique. But the younger generation, keen on these techniques from the United States and Japan, are steadily increasing their presence on the market. Offering models that are increasingly adapted to our European predator species.
You'll be delighted to be able to rely on their ease of handling very large lures. This is the model we'd recommend if you're after big pike.
Of course, these rods are also ideal for all types of fishing for medium-sized predators. Often designed for black bass, you'll find models for almost every technique, with lengths, power and action to match your expectations perfectly.
The same layout as for spinning rods, with a selection of casting rods for each category of angler:
For beginner anglers:
For experienced anglers :
For expert anglers :
For the fishermen when it comes to trout fishing, there are a few rod models that are unique to the sport. You'll find the famous toc rod, which comes in a telescopic version for use with a jig. This ensures a very methodical approach to this predator if you want to go after it with live bait. There are also which are designed for all predators, particularly trout in our region. But the simplest way to get started is with a short rod with a so you can easily navigate small rivers.
There will also be plenty of sea fishing, with very specific techniques that require entire sets of rods. There's trolling, of course, but also grazing, wedging, surfcasting and jigging.
Recommended power ranges
They are one of the key factors in choosing your future purchase. For most of the models on offer, you can count on a value in grams and another in pounds, or both at the same time. Of course, it's important not to confuse these two items of information, and above all to understand how they will help you.
This gram range expresses the rod's ability to cast a certain weight. In fact, a rod for trout will be adapted and specified to launch, for example 1-5g or the 2-8g while a big bait model will be able to open 50-200g or even more. Respecting this information is an opportunity to avoid taking risks when putting pressure on the blank but also the assurance of using the right rod for the job. You'll clearly gain in comfort, but also in efficiency, by having the right feel for your technique.
For more general lure fishing, we recommend an MH or H rod. These rods generally have a power of 7 to 30g and 14 to 50g. These are the most common lure weights, and therefore the ones you'll be fishing with most effectively.
Data expressed in pounds or kilos provides different information about the rod. They inform the angler about the rod capacity to support a line with a resistance within this range. This is the fuse you need when you're fighting a big fish, so as not to jeopardise the integrity of the rod. Sometimes worth several hundred euros, it's better to give up the catch rather than break the tip, which will be expensive and prevent you from taking advantage of it. Remember to match your line to this information.
The different components of a rod
The choice of material is fairly straightforward. For your comfort and approach, we advise you to start with the carbon. Solid, sensitive and light, it allows you to quickly feel bites and your actions. It is only if you decide to fish with lures that pull a lot in the rod that we advise you to start with a fibre to animate lures that pull a lot in the rod that we advise you to start with a fibre to animate lures that pull a lot in the rod and .
The rings are the second important element. There are several qualities and advantages here. The benchmark brand these days is Fuji, sIC rings. It's the guarantee of a glide that will bring a launch and a quieter retrieve. You'll also be able to take advantage of the quality of their feedback for touch detection to know if your hook is caught in grass or something else. Their quality will also determine how well you reel in your hook coil of your line.
Finally, if you want to simplify your search, you can turn directly to combos from or from for example. They offer a coherent rod and reel package for versatile fishing, and are often cheaper in terms of price than if you buy the components separately.
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