Butt section is a bit too long (tough for kayak fishing).Very lightweight (great for lots of casting).Here’s a quick list of pros and cons that I’ve noticed so far after using this spinning rod to fish the flats for redfish, snook, and seatrout. Note: This one in particular had a split-grip handle… click here to see the details of it in Amazon. Star makes a very large amount of rods so they have a TON of options to choose from.Īfter checking a group of them out at Bass Pro Shops, I decided that the 7’6″ HE17 version felt best for my preferences. Spinning Rod BrandsĪt West Marine, you will find premium spinning rods from companies like Daiwa, Penn, Pflueger, Shimano and Okuma.Star Seagis Rod Specs When selecting a spinning reel for a spinning rod (or vice versa) make sure the two match (are “balanced”) in terms of the line class for which they are designed. Of course using a spinning rod requires a spinning reel. They combine the advantages of fiberglass and graphite without the high price of a pure graphite rod.

Graphite is lighter, stiffer and more sensitive than fiberglass, but at a higher price. Fiberglass rods are the most economical and are a good compromise between performance and price. Spinning rods can be made of fiberglass, graphite or a composite of fiberglass and graphite.

Rods that bend more toward the top are better for casting and offer greater sensitivity to feel the fish. If you see a rod you like in a West Marine store, give it a wiggle. The action of a spinning rod is mainly governed by its taper, or how fast the rods diameter changes from thick to thin. Spinning rods typically range from about five and one half to around seven feet in length-although surfcasters use much longer spinning rods so they can clear rocks or the surf line when they cast. Spinning rods also tend to be light, sensitive and ergonomic, with features like cork grips and a long butt that support active fishing techniques. Compared to conventional rods, they tend to be lighter and are equipped with graduated ring guides that reduce friction on the line as it passes to and from the reel. Spinning rods are used for active styles of fishing, where the angler casts and retrieves the bait or lure frequently.

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