When you use the right rod with your fishing style, you can increase your success rate for catching fish. In the saltwater fishing world, being a disappointed angler is not fun. Here are tips about rods and reels that can help you to avoid your fish going free, as well as saving you time and money.
The right rod for you will depend on the type of fish you want to catch. For example, you would not want to use a lightweight spinning rod for speed lures because it will break a flex point almost right away. For a fight with a tuna, marlin or another big-game fish, you’ll want to have a rod with a gimble. Aluminum gimbles have extra durability.
Also, fiberglass rods usually have more flexibility and power than graphite rods, so they can stand up to the thrashing of saltwater game fish. But don’t go for lighter grip materials as they won’t be able to withstand the demands of saltwater use.
You will want a saltwater reel seat that can handle a lot of abuse too. The pressure can be high when fighting a fish so you’ll want a strong reel seat.
To help your saltwater rod last longer than ever, take care of it. Gently wash it with fresh water after every trip, for starters. Also, store your rod in a rod holder, cabin rack, or rod tube, so it won’t get bumped around when the waters get choppy.
When buying a rod and reel for saltwater fishing, consider the power, length, and action you require. Longer rods cast a further distance, but shorter rods have more power for battling fish. For your saltwater reel, consider the line capacity, which will typically be marked on the reel’s body in yards or feet per pound test of line.