Don’t Make THIS Mistake When Selecting A Fishing Rod
- By: Pat Ogletree
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- Found In: *Tackle & Gear, Fishing Tips, Inshore Fishing, Rods, Weekly Newsletter: 12-10-23
Don’t make THIS mistake when selecting a fishing rod!
This one factor is often overlooked and it leads to confusion down the road.
We look at length, power, and also the action.
But there’s one thing we’re all forgetting.
Take a look!
Don’t Make THIS Mistake When Selecting A Fishing Rod [VIDEO]
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You should always take a look at the lure weight rating.
That is what anglers often miss when choosing a new fishing rod.
That is the amount of weight it takes to properly load up the rod so you can accurately cast out your lures.
You can find this number right where the length and power of the rod are indicated above the handle.
A common weight range for inshore saltwater fishing rods is 1/4 – 3/4 oz.
If you fish a weight outside of the range, your distance and accuracy will be compromised.
The rod will not load up properly.
If you go above the range, it could potentially do damage to your fishing rod.
The sweet spot sits right in the middle of that rating.
The halfway mark on a 1/4 – 3/4 oz. rod is 1/2 oz.
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Lots to consider when choosing a rod. Good stuff Pat.
Definitely good video and great information on the rod selection and the weight of the rods class and the lures used ….. This is and has been my selection of my rods for many years but then again I’ve been fishing well over 65 years too …. Good information once more and job well done …. !
Going to have to check my surf casting rods. Maybe why my distance is not so good!
Hey Pat, thanks for sharing. Good advice and tips. Season’s greetings to you, sir!
I’m in Oviedo Fl and my Brother in Law from Delaware are skipping the 500 this year to spend it fishing in the Keys and underwater, preferably south of Islamorada (just to get past the commercialization and hype. We will need at least one day and night iff Duval St. For Dave to feel the real night life, We fly fish upstate NY and Maine, and for me anything from surf to to 800’ mark NE of Canaveral. We don’t know where to go, where to stay or what to fish for. Suggestions or advice would be helpful.
Thank you, we’ll be down the 3rd week in Jan
Agreed buy you have to remember there are alot of anglers out there that don’t really take the sport that serious and have the attitude that nothing bad will happen to them so alot of people do things without listening to the warnings like for instance putting ethanol gas into outboard motors and i know every motor manufacturer out there has warnings on the motor so it’s the customer’s responsibility to heed the warnings or consequences will happen and fishing rods are no different one needs to follow what the recommendations are for each rod otherwise breakage could and probably will happen ya gotta remember pat the day when us baby boomers thought about things before we did them or were told that things that did not make sence that they should not be done is unfortunatly over I see more stupidity in todays world and people doing things that never were even considered because of the extreme danger or trouble it could get you into its sad to say the least because undortunatly common sence is definatly NOT that common anymore im just glad I was born in an age where it was taught religiously and followed to the letter because that’s what’s kept me alive and how I survive and I’m sorry if you or others think I’m just a crazy unhappy guy well maybe but I just speak what’s on my mind and tell it how I SEE it and have experienced it thanks for the common sence advice and as usual all you do😉👍
Pat: You mentioned in the video that you can damage the rod. What is that damage?
All the way to total breakage. You can snap a rod trying to cast more weight than it’s rated for on the first or you can damage it slightly and it won’t show up until many casts later.
Thanks Pat I always wonder if I’m choosing the right rod. Every bit of information helps.
There’s a lot to it but nothing replaces how it feels in your hands.
Nice job Pat!
Thank you Harry!!
Pat, Thanks for the video and the info. I have always looked at the lure weight rating of the rods I have purchased. I was taught to do so when I started fishing. good advice nonetheless.
Thanks for watching Vidal!!