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Fishing Rods & Poles: 500+ Freshwater Fishing Rods and Poles including Daiwa, 13 Fishing, Duckett Fishing & More! — 1,538 products / 3,682 models — Page 1
Whether you're headed out for bluegills, blue marlin, trout, crappie, or anything else, OpticsPlanet has the fishing rods and reels to handle whatever quarry you might be chasing. From trolling to spinning for casting to ice fishing, our wide array of styles from top brands has what you need. Heavy-duty rods, to extremely light action rods and everything in between is easily accessible and readily available at OpticsPlanet. From the most trusted names in the industry, such as Daiwa Fishing Rods, 13 Fishing Fishing Rods, Duckett Fishing Fishing Rods, these brands are time-tested and angler approved making them worthy for Opticsplanet to provide for our customers.
What Are the Best Fishing Rod Types for Beginners?
There are plenty of fishing rods available for beginners, but the two most popular are spinning rods and bait-caster rods. A spinning rod is very common and has an open-faced reel with a cover that you flip over after casting. These are affordable rods that are simply to learn and use. The other common type is a bait-caster, which is one of the most recognizable fishing rods. It features a reel with a button that you press when casting, allowing the line to fly out. These are solid options for light lures and basic fishing.
What Size Rod Is Best for All Around Fishing?
Fishing rods range from light to heavy, with many sizes in between. The best rod size for general purpose and casual fishing is a medium-strength rod that is between 6 and 7 feet long. This is short and easy enough to maneuver for regular bass fishing at a local lake to more intense fishing, like off a pier. You can also go a little larger with a medium-heavy rod, especially if you're targeting larger fish.
How Many Rods Should I Fish With?
Many anglers have a ton of rods for a wide variety of scenarios, but this isn't always necessary. It's a luxury to have a different rod for every fishing trip, but most people will do just fine with around three or four rods. This lets you get a good range of light to heavy fishing rods, as well as a mix of reel and casting types. This lets you cover everything from crappie and bass fishing to catfish and more.
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Check out the "How to buy a fishing rod guide" written byy our expert angler Alex P. and remember if you have any questions the very knowledgeable staff at OpticsPlanet is ready to answer all of your questions. And don't forget, we offer free shipping on all orders over $49 and have an expert staff to answer questions and provide suggestions.
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