The Best Fishing Rod to Use For Your Fishing

Choosing the correct fishing rod for your favorite fishing situations can be a fairly difficult task. There are all kinds of things written on the fishing rod itself, and all of them have a different "feel". Let me see if I can clear up some of the confusion for you. Many anglers that have one fishing rod that they use for all of their fishing. This is a mistake and a sure-fire sign that said angler doesn't catch many fish. Not to say that you should have about 50 different rods, but you should have two or three available for different situations. The type of fishing rod that you need really has to do with the kind and size of fish that you're fishing for. If you're fishing for Crappie, you need a different rod than when you fish for Steelhead.

Fishing rods come in the basic actions listed below. There is information printed (in very small lettering) on the rod itself, directly above the handle, along with suggestions as to lure and line sizes. The bottom line is that you must have different fishing rods for different fishing situations. In most cases the same fishing rod should not be used in all fishing situations.Ultra light ActionLight ActionMedium ActionMedium Heavy ActionHeavy Action

As mentioned earlier, the bottom line is that the same fishing rod shouldn't be used for all of your fishing. That is of course supposing that you don't fish the same body of water for the same type of fish all the time. If you do only fish one body of water for a single type of fish, then 1 fishing rod may work just fine for you. An example would be if you primarily fish for trout in the same river and prefer to use ultra light gear. Then again if the water is high, you may need a longer rod. Then you could simply switch to a six foot six inch rod when the water is high (such as in the spring). The point being that even if you still fish the same body of water for the same type of fish, you still need a choice of fishing rods. 

- These are your big boys. Largemouth bass fishermen will use rods this size to fish heavy cover and the like. When you're fishing for big pike and catfish, heavy action rods are a must. These rods are used for really big fish (over 20 pounds as a general example). This action rod is also used for heavy trolling, such as that done with downriggers. - This size rod is great for trolling most lures. Medium heavy rods are also great for most salmon and steelhead fishing. As the name suggests, these rods are to be used in situations where you're after bigger fish (10 to 20 pounds as a general example), although it's also a favorite size for large mouth bass anglers. - Medium action rods are right in the middle of the scale. Medium action rods are to be used when fishing larger rivers for larger fish. As an example, use medium action rods for walleye and small mouth bass fishing in Canada. Medium action is also a good size for trolling smaller lures. - Light action rods are used for the same situations as ultra light action rods. If you're just starting out, start with a light action rod and work your way to ultra light. Again, these rods are perfect for trout and pan fish fishing. - these rods are used for fishing very small lures. Ultra light rods are perfect for small stream and river fishing, like when you're wading. The heavier the current, the longer rod you will want. Ultra light rods are a great choice for trout and pan fish.