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. Whats the difference between a medium and medium/heavy spinning rod? A medium rod is perfect for this kind of hookset, as it has a good … Read more
The first of these is the traditional float rod , which is sometimes referred to as a match rod or a commercial rod, and the second is a pellet waggler rod. These rods have been especially designed for waggler fishing, when you use a float to distribute pellets through the water column . What are … Read more
Spinning reels do not work well with spin cast rods and vice versa So, make sure your rod and reel match. Rod Selection – Whether you buy a spin cast or spinning rod, choose a rod five and one-half to six feet long that will handle lures weighing between 1/12 and 1/3 ounce. This is … Read more
Designed to give serious bass and walleye anglers the advantages they need to propel them to fish to win, the Zenon is the lightest spinning reel ever produced, tipping the scales at an unbelievably light 4.9 ounces for the Size 20 and 5.4 ounces for the Size 30. What are ultralight rods good for? Ultralight … Read more
The first of these is the traditional float rod , which is sometimes referred to as a match rod or a commercial rod, and the second is a pellet waggler rod. These rods have been especially designed for waggler fishing, when you use a float to distribute pellets through the water column. Does the reel … Read more
Both braid and monofilament are great choices when it comes to picking your mainline for pike. Braid is the perfect choice when spin fishing or fishing with dead baits , while mono is your number one choice for live bait fishing and trolling. Is 8 lb line good for pike? The pike do not get … Read more
Strong mainline Both braid and mono are ideal for pike fishing so long as they are up to the job If you intend fishing with a mono mainline then opt for a line of 12lb or even 15lb breaking strain, and if you’re intending to use braid, go for a 30lb breaking strain. Is braided … Read more