A snapped or fractured rod is a disaster to any angler, but if you look after your rods in the first place they last for a good while, doing what they’re designed for -catching fish. To be fair, though, fishing rods are easy enough to break by accident. They are also extremely expensive items to …
Beachcasting rods are no longer heavy poles with no sensitivity and poor casting ability. It takes a high-tech item to be light, able to cast over 200m (220yd) and still ensure that it’s fun to play and land fish. This angler is using three rods to fish an estuary – two are set up …
Choosing a fishing rod The basic rod usually comes in at least two sections, joined either by a ferrule or by the top section fitting into the lower one to make a smooth joint. The butt is covered with cork rings to create a firm and warm grip, and a series of carefully spaced rod …
