We’ll soon be rolling out a new line of American Made, Colorado Made, Eco-friendly, tenkara lines for all your rods. Do tenkara flies sink? While there are many different types of tenkara flies, there are three styles that are the most popular and the most iconic of tenkara fishing. One is a dry fly (a … Read more
There are still advantages to a longer rod so you’ll want to ultimately use a catfish rod that is at least 7 feet long shore fishing is a different story and there are a variety of approaches to shore fishing. Some anglers finesse fish and walk the banks and target areas right against and near … Read more
Spinning rods. Casting rods. Fly fishing rods . Surf casting rods. Boat rods. Trolling rods. Ice fishing rods. What is the difference between types of fishing rods? The difference between short and long rods is that the former are most commonly used for lightweight lures and smaller bodies of water For example, if you are … Read more
Heavy action rods are the default choice for single-hooked baits like plastic worms and jigs or for techniques like Flippin’ and pitching But rod length has a big, and underrated, impact on your fishing. In the past sixty years, standard rod lengths have changed a lot. Do heavier rods cast farther? A longer rod will … Read more
10’6″ is ideal for float fishing , but 9’6″ will work in many conditions and is more optimal for drift fishing. 9’6″ will also work well for fishing with spinners or jigs. Rod action – ML as in medium light is a great rod action type. How heavy should a salmon rod be? Typical drift … 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 the difference between fast and extra fast fishing rods? The action refers to how much … Read more
Ande mono is strong and tough with exceptionally good knot strength. It might be the best all around line I know of I buy it in the 1000 yd spools and have used it on spinning reels , baitcasters, and conventional saltwater reels. I also use it for leaders on my larger fly reels when … Read more
What is Shimano TC4? In actuality TC4 is a high modulus construction that features a double horizontal inner layer of dynamic fibers with an inner and outer spiral of graphite The TC4 used on the West Coast series rods is IM-7 while the South West rods feature IM-8. Complete Test Rig for Shimano Teramar West … Read more
deep-sea fishing In general, you can get by with a 6 to 7-foot medium-action offshore fishing rod with a heavy baitcaster reel and 20-pound test monofilament line If you’re going for deep-sea bottom fishing, however, you’ll need 50-pound line. What is the strongest fishing line? Modern synthetic fiber-based braided line is the strongest fishing line … Read more
shorter rods provide better accuracy So if you are throwing dry flies to wary trout in small streams, or tucking deceivers under mangroves for snook, a shorter rod can give you more confidence in where your fly will land. What are the shortest fly rods ? This is Wild Water Fly Fishing’s shortest rod. In … Read more