Most spinning rods and reels can be expressly labelled as saltwater and freshwater. Saltwater fishing tackle, reels especially, were always significantly more expensive compared to freshwater tackle. This price tag often reflected manufacturers struggle in producing affordable tackle which would not easily give way to corrosion. It is good that all of this is a thing of the past.
Majority of newly produced fishing rods and reels, with some minor exceptions, are manufactured from such materials so to make them less susceptible to corrosion caused by saltwater. Although most manufacturers still recommend for fishing tackle, reels especially, to be rinsed off in tap water after each use in order to prolong the life of equipment.
Over the years tackle manufactures have developed various technologies which allowed them to introduce materials like fiberglass, graphite and e-glass to the world of fishing tackle. They all have experimented quite a bit with these material and most of the time have come up with remarkable products.
The key to success in the world of so much competition from so many manufacturers is in ability to produce well balanced equipment. Well balanced fishing rods, poles and reels are essential for good casting. For this reason all manufacturers put guidelines on their products advising anglers which lines and lures are best suited to their fishing rods and reels.
If you are new to all this, I have written a series of reports on various spinning rods and reels such as for baitcasting and for light, medium and heavy tackle spinning. This one is mainly about the fishing rods and reels for heavy saltwater spinning or very large fresh water fish.
Due to the sheer weight, there reels are not really intended for all day use. An average reel should carry around 300 yards of 30 lb test line. But line capacity can very significantly from one manufacturer to another. Nice quality spinning reels are usually made by manufactures such as Daiwa, Shimano, Abu Garcia, Penn, Hardy Greys Chub, Leeda and Wychwood and many other. You can find most of these in your local fishing shop or in any online fishing shop.
Spinning reels should only be used with spinning rods and not with any other rods. This is because only spinning rods have an upside down reel seat. Spinning rods come in variety of length and types. When choosing a rod for your spinning reel keep in mind where you are going to fish and which fishing tackle you will be using.
You can combine your reel with anything from 9 feet to as much as 14 feet long surfcasting fishing rods. In such combination baits can be casted long way away from the shore. These rods would usually comprise of 2 or more parts which have to be joined together. This can be handy if you are planning to travel a long distance with your rod. Some angels prefer to use specially made one piece rods. These can usually be made to order in most reputable fishing shops.
You can also combine these reels with 7 foot length rods for the purpose of big game fishing on a boat. Or generally to cast and retrieve rigs and lures.
One major enemy of spinning reels is a line twist. But this is not the case for all tackle spinners because most middle and top range models with better size spools don’t have this problem. It’s only the lower range models which have rather narrow spools cannot always seem to cope with the monofil line. One way to eliminate this problem is to take out the line spool from the reel and spray it with a special lubricant which can be purchased from most fishing shop or online.
At last, the use of adequate weight rigs is also very important, especially if you are casting large baits. If you are not sure about what size rig you should be using, just visit a fishing shop and ask for advice.
Friday, 6 January 2012
Finding the right sea fishing rod
Over the years manufactures have developed various technologies which allowed them to introduce materials like fiberglass, graphite and e-glass to the world of sea fishing tackle. They all have experimented quite a bit with these material and most of the time have come up with remarkable products.
Majority of new generation of sea fishing rods and reels, with some minor exceptions, are manufactured from such materials so to make them less susceptible to corrosion caused by saltwater. Although most manufacturers still recommend for sea fishing tackle, reels especially, to be rinsed off in tap water after each use in order to prolong the life of sea fishing tackle.
The key to success in the world of so much competition from so many manufacturers is in ability to produce well balanced equipment. Well balanced sea fishing rods, poles and reels are essential for good casting. For this reason all manufacturers put guidelines on their products advising anglers which lines and lures are best suited to their fishing poles, rods and reels. But if you are new to all this, I have written a series of reports on various spinning rods and reels such as for baitcasting and for light, medium and heavy tackle spinning. This one is mainly about the rods and reels for heavy freshwater and medium saltwater spinning.
Such sea fishing rods and reels are often used for casting lures in most surf conditions or from a fishing vessel. They also work well in medium to large size waterstreams for catching reasonably large size trout.
Medium saltwater spinning reels would usually hold about 350 yards of 6 lb test mono line or about 335 of 8 lb test mono line and the reduction in capacity goes so on. This is just a rough estimate as actual capacity of reels can very significantly from one manufacturer to another. Lines which are smaller in diameter would allow you a lengthier cast (depending on the size of your lure) and larger lines would usually result in a sorter cast. You should adjust the size of your line in accordance with the type of water, fishing tackle, desired length of cast and the weight of your lures. Consider using a larger diameter line (but not more than 12lb test) in waters where there are obstacles such as large amounts of weeds because a lighter line can easily snap if it gets tangled. You can also get advice on fishing tackle directly from your local specialists.
When selecting a reel, make sure that the one you are planning to get has a reasonably large diameter spool so to avoid line twist. For a medium power sea fishing rod, between 7-9 feet in length, the spool should not be smaller than 4.5 to 5 millimetres. You should also adjust the fishing rod length by taking into account the following factors: the type of reel, fishing line, lure, fishing tackle and water condition.
You should also make sure that the reel has a smooth drag and even a small fish can snap your line a fast moving waters if the drag of your reel is not up to scratch.
It is also wise to get a spear spool when buying a new reel. This is because there can be time when you may need to use a different size or colour line. As regards to choice of lures, these reels would suit anything from a ¼ to 3/8 of an ounce lures. Adjust the size of your lure in accordance of the size of your line, fishing tackle and water conditions so to achieve adequate cast and allow it to sink with ease. If it is something you are still not sure about then ask your local specialist on fishing tackle direct.
At last, if the reel you want to by does not already have a line on it, ask your sea fishing tackle dealer to load the line on for you as they usually have line loading equipment in store. This could save you a lot of time and effort. Also don’t forget to ask about a line lubricant as it will really help you to maintain your line and reel in good working order.
Majority of new generation of sea fishing rods and reels, with some minor exceptions, are manufactured from such materials so to make them less susceptible to corrosion caused by saltwater. Although most manufacturers still recommend for sea fishing tackle, reels especially, to be rinsed off in tap water after each use in order to prolong the life of sea fishing tackle.
The key to success in the world of so much competition from so many manufacturers is in ability to produce well balanced equipment. Well balanced sea fishing rods, poles and reels are essential for good casting. For this reason all manufacturers put guidelines on their products advising anglers which lines and lures are best suited to their fishing poles, rods and reels. But if you are new to all this, I have written a series of reports on various spinning rods and reels such as for baitcasting and for light, medium and heavy tackle spinning. This one is mainly about the rods and reels for heavy freshwater and medium saltwater spinning.
Such sea fishing rods and reels are often used for casting lures in most surf conditions or from a fishing vessel. They also work well in medium to large size waterstreams for catching reasonably large size trout.
Medium saltwater spinning reels would usually hold about 350 yards of 6 lb test mono line or about 335 of 8 lb test mono line and the reduction in capacity goes so on. This is just a rough estimate as actual capacity of reels can very significantly from one manufacturer to another. Lines which are smaller in diameter would allow you a lengthier cast (depending on the size of your lure) and larger lines would usually result in a sorter cast. You should adjust the size of your line in accordance with the type of water, fishing tackle, desired length of cast and the weight of your lures. Consider using a larger diameter line (but not more than 12lb test) in waters where there are obstacles such as large amounts of weeds because a lighter line can easily snap if it gets tangled. You can also get advice on fishing tackle directly from your local specialists.
When selecting a reel, make sure that the one you are planning to get has a reasonably large diameter spool so to avoid line twist. For a medium power sea fishing rod, between 7-9 feet in length, the spool should not be smaller than 4.5 to 5 millimetres. You should also adjust the fishing rod length by taking into account the following factors: the type of reel, fishing line, lure, fishing tackle and water condition.
You should also make sure that the reel has a smooth drag and even a small fish can snap your line a fast moving waters if the drag of your reel is not up to scratch.
It is also wise to get a spear spool when buying a new reel. This is because there can be time when you may need to use a different size or colour line. As regards to choice of lures, these reels would suit anything from a ¼ to 3/8 of an ounce lures. Adjust the size of your lure in accordance of the size of your line, fishing tackle and water conditions so to achieve adequate cast and allow it to sink with ease. If it is something you are still not sure about then ask your local specialist on fishing tackle direct.
At last, if the reel you want to by does not already have a line on it, ask your sea fishing tackle dealer to load the line on for you as they usually have line loading equipment in store. This could save you a lot of time and effort. Also don’t forget to ask about a line lubricant as it will really help you to maintain your line and reel in good working order.
Thursday, 22 December 2011
Spinning combos for light tackle.
In my opinion all spinning rods and reels designed for big fish can be expressly labelled as saltwater and freshwater fishing equipment. For fishing in salt waters anglers typically use ultra light fishing poles simply because they are a lot easier to handle.
Majority of newly produced fishing rods and reels, with some minor exceptions, are manufactured from such materials so to make them less susceptible to corrosion caused by saltwater. Although most manufacturers still recommend for sea fishing tackle, reels especially, to be rinsed off in tap water after each use in order to prolong the life of equipment.
Over the years manufactures have developed various technologies which allowed them to introduce materials like fiberglass, graphite and e-glass to the world of fishing gear. They all have experimented quite a bit with these material and most of the time have come up with remarkable products.
The key to success in the world of so much competition from so many fishing gear manufacturers is in ability to produce well balanced gear. Well balanced fishing poles, rods and reels are essential for good casting. For this reason all manufacturers put guidelines on their products advising anglers which lines and lures are best suited to their fishing poles, rods and spinning reels. But if you are new to all this, I have written a series of reports on various spinning reels such as for baitcasting and for light, medium and heavy tackle spinning. This one is mainly about the light tackle spinning reels and rods.
Light tackle spinning reels are reels that are mainly designed for inshore fishing. Line capacity and strength of such reels in the 8 to 15 pound test range make them good for a variety of fish. The use of such reels in sea fishing is not very common but not that unusual.
These reels have been greatly improved over the years with the introduction of features such as light weight, line rollers, greater gear ratio, more dependable bails and stainless steel ball bearings, of course, to make them far less susceptible to rust. In freshwater, such reels are normally used with fairly basic type rods with short butts for one hand casting. This is also where the weight of the reel makes a huge difference.
One major enemy of light tackle spinning reels is a line twist. But this is not the case for all light tackle spinners because most middle and top range models with better size spools don’t have this problem. It’s only the lower range models which have rather narrow spools cannot always seem to cope with the monofil line. One way to eliminate this problem is to take out the line spool from the reel and spray it with a special lubricant which can be purchased from your local sea fishing tackle shop.
Monofil lines are good and have been used for light tackle spinning for years, now many anglers are switching to new type of lines - super lines. For starters, super lines are extremely strong, yet very thin. Ten pound test super line has an equivalent diameter of 4 pound test monofil line. This means anglers using such lines can cast tiny lures yet have more line strength for playing fish. You can find these lines probably in any local sea fishing tackle store or online.
Which fishing rod or fishing pole to chose for my reel? In saltwater, light spinning reels are better placed on a fishing rod with a longer butt. Mainly because a longer butt can be quite advantages when fighting a large size fish as it can be leaned against the body thus taking off some of the pressure from your hands. Also, even light weight saltwater rods are designed to cope with heavier lures and greater force when compared to freshwater models. Here are some examples of rods available on the market: Greys' Stalker Specimen fishing rods (great spinning rod and perfect for everything that doesn't call for huge distance work); Shimano Exage Bx Stc Mini Tele Spinning (top quality spinning rods with a minimum of transportation length); Greys Prodigy TX Specimen Rods 11 or 12 feet (plenty of crisp casting and hook setting power).
Over all, light spinning fishing gear combos are perfect for the casting in bays and rivers for small fish. It can also be used in open saltwater but only when weather and water conditions permit using light tackle. But most of all, light spinning combos are suited for fishing in tropical flat-waters.
Majority of newly produced fishing rods and reels, with some minor exceptions, are manufactured from such materials so to make them less susceptible to corrosion caused by saltwater. Although most manufacturers still recommend for sea fishing tackle, reels especially, to be rinsed off in tap water after each use in order to prolong the life of equipment.
Over the years manufactures have developed various technologies which allowed them to introduce materials like fiberglass, graphite and e-glass to the world of fishing gear. They all have experimented quite a bit with these material and most of the time have come up with remarkable products.
The key to success in the world of so much competition from so many fishing gear manufacturers is in ability to produce well balanced gear. Well balanced fishing poles, rods and reels are essential for good casting. For this reason all manufacturers put guidelines on their products advising anglers which lines and lures are best suited to their fishing poles, rods and spinning reels. But if you are new to all this, I have written a series of reports on various spinning reels such as for baitcasting and for light, medium and heavy tackle spinning. This one is mainly about the light tackle spinning reels and rods.
Light tackle spinning reels are reels that are mainly designed for inshore fishing. Line capacity and strength of such reels in the 8 to 15 pound test range make them good for a variety of fish. The use of such reels in sea fishing is not very common but not that unusual.
These reels have been greatly improved over the years with the introduction of features such as light weight, line rollers, greater gear ratio, more dependable bails and stainless steel ball bearings, of course, to make them far less susceptible to rust. In freshwater, such reels are normally used with fairly basic type rods with short butts for one hand casting. This is also where the weight of the reel makes a huge difference.
One major enemy of light tackle spinning reels is a line twist. But this is not the case for all light tackle spinners because most middle and top range models with better size spools don’t have this problem. It’s only the lower range models which have rather narrow spools cannot always seem to cope with the monofil line. One way to eliminate this problem is to take out the line spool from the reel and spray it with a special lubricant which can be purchased from your local sea fishing tackle shop.
Monofil lines are good and have been used for light tackle spinning for years, now many anglers are switching to new type of lines - super lines. For starters, super lines are extremely strong, yet very thin. Ten pound test super line has an equivalent diameter of 4 pound test monofil line. This means anglers using such lines can cast tiny lures yet have more line strength for playing fish. You can find these lines probably in any local sea fishing tackle store or online.
Which fishing rod or fishing pole to chose for my reel? In saltwater, light spinning reels are better placed on a fishing rod with a longer butt. Mainly because a longer butt can be quite advantages when fighting a large size fish as it can be leaned against the body thus taking off some of the pressure from your hands. Also, even light weight saltwater rods are designed to cope with heavier lures and greater force when compared to freshwater models. Here are some examples of rods available on the market: Greys' Stalker Specimen fishing rods (great spinning rod and perfect for everything that doesn't call for huge distance work); Shimano Exage Bx Stc Mini Tele Spinning (top quality spinning rods with a minimum of transportation length); Greys Prodigy TX Specimen Rods 11 or 12 feet (plenty of crisp casting and hook setting power).
Over all, light spinning fishing gear combos are perfect for the casting in bays and rivers for small fish. It can also be used in open saltwater but only when weather and water conditions permit using light tackle. But most of all, light spinning combos are suited for fishing in tropical flat-waters.
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