Fishing Poles

One of the most important purchases that you will make when starting to acquire fishing gear is the acquisition of your fishing poles. While the quality of your fishing poles isn't what necessarily determines what kind of fish you can catch, having good fishing poles on hand can make a large difference in how comfortable it is for you to fish. There are many instances of people capturing trophy fish on high quality fishing poles. While you can catch a good fish on a children's pole, or a cheap pole, usually the serious fishers will purchase a good quality pole, as these poles are less inclined to snap under strain.

What sets high quality fishing poles apart from their cheaper counterparts is the level of durability and supplies used in their making. Good quality fishing poles are crafted of strong materials that are able to bend. In most circumstances, the ability of the pole to bend is what prevents the pole from breaking under strain. For example, children's rods are usually designed to handle smaller fish. However, because the poles are usually extremely flexible to account for the tendency of children to roughly pull on the pole, they are able to handle some species of larger fish because the pole is able to bend. For most river fishing, this is the kind of pole that typically works best. As an exception, open ocean fishing poles tend to be a lot less flexible, able to hold its shape under the pull of a fish weighing hundreds of pounds. In the case of tuna and other large fish, poles that bend too easily will snap, as the pressure from extremely large fish will go beyond the basic strength of the pole.

If you need multi functional fishing poles, it is suggested to go with a pole that has more strength and slightly less flexibility, as this type of pole can be used in most fishing circumstances. As you progress with your fishing skills, you will end up with a variety of fishing poles designed for different purposes so that you can enjoy the full spectrum of fishing and have the proper gear to do so.