Contrary to common belief, shimano reels are not made in the USA but in Japan Here, at the company’s headquarters in the city of Sakai, all of Shimano’s high-end, premium reels are manufactured and shipped out to the world. Does Shimano still make crucial rods? Shimano offers a comprehensive line of Crucial Spinning Rods , … Read more
The Popping Rod series was originally designed to cast live shrimp under a popping cork for saltwater flats species like seatrout and redfish As anglers will, they quickly discovered these rods worked exceptionally for fishing soft plastics and small jigs for bonefish, small snook and other flats regulars. Is it better to store fishing rods … Read more
Extra-fast action rods deflect near the tip, and then taper very quickly to a stiffer mid and lower section. This design generally delivers maximum sensitivity , great casting accuracy, and the ability to make fast and powerful hook sets. What is a medium power fast action rod good for? Medium and medium-fast rods will usually … Read more
Medium or medium-heavy action rods are often a great choice for lures with treble hooks or for spinnerbaits, buzzbaits and bladed jigs that are fished fast and generate “reaction” strikes. What is a medium fast action rod? Medium / Medium-Fast: Usually more frequently labeled as “medium fast”. These rods are a combination of a slow … Read more
ODIN Hand-Crafted Dark Matter Rods ® of Japan , worldwide leader in the carbon fiber industry. Crafted using the lightest most advanced materials on the market. What rod does Fishaholic use? Here’s what Fishaholic has to say about this rod: “The 7’6” Medium Fast Action Dark Matter Fishaholic Inshore rod was designed to be the … Read more
Are crb rod blanks any good? Many customers ask us, “How good are the CRB Color Blanks?” And the answer is. they are GREAT ! From the variety of blank models and performance specs, to the 12 vivid colors and matching reel seats, the CRB Color Series Rod Kits build an awesome fishing rod—at an … Read more
A medium-heavy rod will allow you to fish Texas rigs, smaller jigs, spinnerbaits, vibrating jigs, topwater lures, crankbaits and much more without sacrificing hardly any performance. While many boat anglers prefer their medium-heavy rods to be longer, I tend to max my bank fishing rods out at 7 feet. What is the difference between medium … Read more
Falcon and Fenwick are made in the US Fenwick is made in Taiwan, definitely not in America. Is Falcon a good rod? I’ve spent a considerable amount of time testing the Falcon Lowrider this summer and I’ve found it to be one of the best all-purpose rods I’ve tested in recent years At an attractive … Read more
Simply stated, a fast action rod is stiffer than a slow action A fast rod bends only about a third of the way to the tip, while a slow rod will bend almost all the way to the butt. An intermediate speed rod should bend about halfway. Do fast action fly rod s cast farther? … Read more
Top positive review 5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome rod but not medium heavy All of my rods both casting and spinning are Dobyns and they are the action they say they are. However this rod isn’t medium heavy. It’s definitely medium. Where are Dobyns fishing rods made? Just a friendly heads up, Dobyns rods … Read more