But if you really enjoy building and you are capable of making functional, attractive rods, you can probably make enough money to justify your activity Many people sell rods to fund the component purchases for rods they build for themselves. You may also be able to use your profits to subsidize your fishing expenses . … Read more
It should roughly match the weight of the species you are fishing for (e.g. use line in the 30-pound test for tuna in the 30-pound range). A typical line to cast for trout would be 4-pound test. Consider braided line of 30-pound test or more if you go after large game fish . What is … Read more
Pound test, also known as line test, refers to the fishing line’s strength in terms of pounds This is defined as the most weight that a particular line can hold before breaking. For example, if a fishing line is labelled as 20 lb test then this means that the fishing can hold up to 20 … Read more
A custom designed fishing rod can provide a tailored solution to the most unique of fishing situations Most factory rods are “one size fits all”, designed so anyone can use them. They provide little specialisation, and advanced anglers often crave a more customised approach to their situations. What are the best rod blanks ? One … Read more
A custom designed fishing rod can provide a tailored solution to the most unique of fishing situations Most factory rods are “one size fits all”, designed so anyone can use them. They provide little specialisation, and advanced anglers often crave a more customised approach to their situations. What blanks does G Loomis use? Northfork Composites … Read more
But if you really enjoy building and you are capable of making functional, attractive rods , you can probably make enough money to justify your activity Many people sell rods to fund the component purchases for rods they build for themselves. You may also be able to use your profits to subsidize your fishing expenses … Read more