Bass Fishing Rod

You don’t want to bring just any old fishing rod on a bass-fishing excursion. You’ve got to choose the right tool for the job. Fishing for bass differs from fishing for other types of game fish, and you’ll be better off going at it with a specialized bass fishing rod if you want to catch a prize bass.

That begins with making sure that your prospective bass fishing rod fits the reel that you intend to use. Also consider whether you’d prefer for your bass fishing rod to be a spinning rod or a bait-casting rod. Also give thought to the types of lures that you will use—crank baits, plastics, spinner baits, jigs, or a variety of two or more of these.

Specific rods will work best with particular reels and lures. If you are using crank baits or other “hard” lures, a rod with less sensitivity and a softer rod tip will be optimal. But if you choose plastics or jigs as your lures, then it will be better to select a rod that has greater sensitivity and a stiffer tip—these rods will allow you to be more aware of when a fish is nibbling at the bait.

Conversely, you could go with a general-purpose rod, which will fit most reels and lures. Bass-fishing experts often advise novices to select the general-purpose rods, since these are the easiest to work with. Those who are further along in the game, however, usually choose specialized rods for themselves since these rods will allow for sharper techniques than general-purpose rods.

Whatever type of rod you have in mind to buy, it’s a good idea to take your reel with you when you are rod shopping. That way you can place the one atop the other and decide for yourself if they’re a good match that feels comfortable and well-balanced in your hands before you make the purchase.

Once you’ve got a few candidate rods, look at each one’s strength, responsiveness, and price. Also consider the rod’s power and action speed. Keep in mind that a fast-action rod, for instance, will bend close to the tip. A rod with slower action will bend more around the middle. You might prefer one or the other depending on your own style of fishing. And just like when looking for fish, be patient and don’t rush. Take the time to evaluate plenty of rods and get your questions answered.

Posted September 2nd, 2010 in Fishing Rods, Shopping.

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Bass Fishing Rod

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