The Unofficial Beginner's Guide to Catching Fish
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Rods: Action, Power, and Preferences
The power and action of a fishing rod refers to how much strength, resistance, flexibility, and sensitivity a fishing rod has. The basic...
Rods: Types of Fishing Rods
Okay, now there are two more things you need to know when purchasing a rod: Rods are made, sold, and bought as a one...
Rods: Fishing Rods for Beginners
For your first rod purchase, I strongly suggest buying anything between a 6’6” and a 7’2” medium power spinning rod. It is...
Reels: Elements of a Spinning Reel
There are mainly four different styles of reels you can fish with - spinning reels, baitcasting reels, trolling reels, and fly fishing reels.
Reels: How to Choose a Fishing Reel
Gear ratio: Each reel has a gear ratio indicated on the box and sometimes on the side of the reel. Spinning reels range from 5.2:1...
Reels: Best Spinning Reels for Beginners
For your first spinning reel, I recommend a small to medium-sized reel. Anything between a 30/3000 and 40/4000 model. These...