How to Buy a Fishing Pole
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One of the most leisurely and relaxing recreational activities you can take up is fishing. It provides its enthusiasts with plenty of time to zone out in a peacefully meditative state, while at the same time challenging them to hook and haul dinner for the evening. If you’re pondering taking up the sport, follow the advice below on how to properly select a fishing pole that will work for you.
Tips for buying a fishing pole
- Begin by heading out to a fishing supply or sporting goods store near your home. Have a good idea in your head about what kind of fishing you’ll be doing. This is important because there are different kinds of fishing poles for different kinds of fishing—for instance, if you’re going to be fly fishing, you’ll need a fly fishing pole.
- If you’re just a beginner, talk to the salesperson about which pole might work best for you. Get recommendations, inquire about upcoming sales and ask for advice on which fishing pole manufacturers have the best reputations in the quality and performance department.
- Pick up the different poles you’ve selected and see how the handles feel. All you want to do here is test for comfort. Set aside the poles that feel comfortable in your hand to consider for purchasing.
- If you think that you’ll primarily be going out to catch small fish, go with a pole that’s around four to six feet in length. If you’re going to be out far in the ocean and casting deep in attempts to catch big fish, go with a longer pole, one that’s more than six feet in length.
- Find a spot where you can test the flexibility of the pole. All you’ll want to do is cast out just a bit, and keep your eye on the tip—if the tip flickers back and forth quickly, you’ve got a good pole.
- If you’ve found the pole you want in a sporting goods store but its price is steep, jot down its name and model number, go home, turn on your computer, and see if you can’t find it cheaper online.
Caution
If you decide to buy a used fishing pole, closely examine the pole for hairline cracks. If you find any, do not buy the pole!
Where to buy a fishing pole
You’ll find plenty of great shops online for making purchases on fishing poles. Here are just a few.
Amazon.com has plenty of great fishing poles for sale in its Sports & Outdoors department. You can shop by brand, type of pole or according to price.
Bob Wards has long been a popular spot to shop for fishing supplies. There’s not only a vast array of poles to select from, but also nets, waders, casting reels and more.
The Sports Authority has a fishing store that includes such merchandise as poles and reels, as well as reel and rod combos, tackle boxes, downrigging gear and supplies for ice and fly fishing.
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