More and more people are taking up angling each year and it has become one of the most popular participatory sports globally. For those new to the sport, two straightforward factors are important: what sort of fishing do I want to do? Does it cost much to start? The novice can only answer the first question for himself; the answer to the second is that cost need not be a barrier; short of tying a bent pin to a piece of string, and the string to a length of wood, the simple requirement is for a fishing rod.
Fishing Rods For The Learner
River and lake fishing are usually where most new fishermen (and women) begin to learn the art of fishing, the relaxing ambience allowing them to hone their new skills before venturing into the more difficult skill level needed by fly or sea fishing is tackled. The most essential piece of kit is, of course, the rod. As with most new hobbies it makes some sense to avoid spending big bucks on a state-of-the-art, all-singing, all-dancing rod until you are sure that you like your new hobby and want to get more serious about it. It does however, make sense to buy a ‘known brand’ (such as Shakespeare). Start with a lower price-range model and when you are sure that fishing is for you, upgrade to a model more suited to your advancing skill level.
For freshwater fishing a five to six foot rod is ideal. Although rods are generally made of either fiberglass, bamboo or graphite, consensus suggests graphite as it tends to be stronger, light, and more reactive. There are many famous fishing rod makers (Shakespeare, Shimano, St Croix, and many more) but for the beginner, one of the most popular beginner kits is Ugly Stik Spinning Rod and Reel Combo.
This particular piece of fishing gear comes with the neat advantage for the beginner: a rod with a reel supplied which cuts costs and avoids the need to have to decide on a reel to choose from a vast selection available. It is generally held as well that the extensive Shakespeare Ugly Stik range in general, can help you land fish a lot heavier than the pricing suggests.
Whichever fishing tackle you opt for, welcome to a whole new world of hours of enjoyment.
