Spinning Fishing Rod - Rods for Fresh and Salter Water

Spinning Fishing Rod - Rods for Fresh and Salter Water

Most fishermen use spinning fishing rods for freshwater angling. Ranging in size from 5 to 8 ½ feet, spinning fishing poles are used on freshwater sports fish. They can also be used for salmon fishing in saltwater. Many rod and reel combos are spinning fishing rods.

When you choose a spinning fishing rod, you are most likely fishing for:

· Bass
· Pike
· Trout
· Walleye

Design of Spinning Fishing Rods

With spinning fishing rods, graphite or fiberglass poles end at a cork or foam handle. Cork is generally best for feeling the bite of a fish because it allows vibrations to easily reach your hand. The reel is located under the pole in a reel seat, just beyond the handle where the angler's hand can reach the reel controls with ease.

Spinning fishing rods have fishing line guides that range in size from large (near the reel) to small (near the tip of the fishing pole.) This decreases friction on the line during casting and reeling in. The set up reduces the chance of a line snapping.

Top Brands of Spinning Fishing Rods

Berkley's Air IM7 spinning fishing rod contains a graphite pole that is lightweight yet extremely strong. Anglers using the Air IM7 prefer it for salmon and steel-head fishing.

Abu Garcia's 500 ALBi spinning fishing rods and reels combinations receive high praise from experienced fishermen. The rod comes in a range of sizes and powers from six to seven feet and light to medium heavy making it a leading rod for trout and salmon.

Cabela's King Kat are inexpensive spinning fishing rods that suit most beginners. The anti-twist rollers prevent tangled fishing lines and the fiberglass rod is lightweight yet extremely durable. This is a fishing rod for deep sea applications. It comes in lengths from 10 to 14 feet and features ceramic fishing line guides.

Finally, the Pfleuger IM8 fishing rod and reel combo is highly rated with all experience levels. The spinning fishing rods come with a titanium fishing tip for strength and a nine ball bearing aluminum reel that features anti-reverse and a one-way clutch.

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