Saltwater Fishing Rods

Article by Eliseo Lao

The joys of saltwater fishing rods! Imagine it. You are standing on the deck of one the nicest charter boats one could ever imagine. The sun is shining, you are surrounded by good friends, and you are realizing that you are as far away from work, worry, and a mundane existence as you can possible get. Suddenly something catches your eye. It’s a tug, a tug at your fishing line. You step over t your stand, grab your rod, and begin to reel in a fish bigger than you have ever seen in your life. Your heart begins beating, your palms sweating, as you start to think about the stories you will tell, how good it will feel to reel this guy in, and how good he will look above your mantle. Suddenly the fish leaps out of the water and you see just how glorious this creature is, and then, then you hear it, the sound that you will never forget the sound of the snap. Right at the peak of your glory you realize your rod couldn’t handle it. Saltwater fishing is a great adventure, but if you are not ready for it, you will find out the hard way. And your saltwater fishing rod is one piece of equipment you don’t want to get wrong.

Not unlike other types of fishing, your saltwater fishing rod will be taking on the weight of a fish at awkward angles, not to mention the tug-of-war it will go through with an ornery fish that doesn’t want to be caught. But your saltwater fishing rod will have to take even more pressure and weight. Saltwater fish are not your typical river fish. You cannot compare a tuna and marlin with a river fish or rainbow trout. Saltwater fish are bigger, wilder, and more aggressive. And if you don’t have a saltwater fishing rod that’s ready for action, you will not only loose your fish, but your dreams.

To be wise about finding the right saltwater fishing rod, do your homework. Talk to the men and women at your local fishing and sporting store. Let them know what kind of trip your are planning, and the fish your are wanting to catch. Whether it’ s snapper, amberjack, tuna, grouper, bullfish, sharks, red fish or black drum, they can help answer questions, point you to the right saltwater fishing rod.

Maybe you already have the perfect fishing rod, but it’s old and out of shape. No problem, hop on line a find ways to rebuild your rod. If you want to be really creative, you can even make your own rod. Whatever you do, ad however you do it, just make sue you are properly outfitted with the right saltwater fishing rod for your fishing venture

an excerpt from Rods, Reels & Rigs from the Back to Basics series from Bennett Marine Video to buy this title on DVD, go to www.bennettmarine.com Selecting the right tackle can be a challenge. With so many options to choose from, it can be hard to determine what is compensating for your style of fishing & the species you are targeting. This program covers the spectrum of saltwater tackle & rigs, from inshore to offshore with detailed focus on specific tips & techniques to get the most out of your undertake. Professional captains & experienced anglers supplying in-depth instruction including: choosing the right rod, duplicate rod & reel, line selection, rectified way to transfer line, set drags and reduce line twist, matching your tackle to your exploiting, bottom rigs, topwater plugs, trolling, outriggers & downriggers plus classic entice & rigs that will consistently put fish in the box!