When it comes to trout fishing rods the choices that are available seem almost endless, yet using a quality spinning rod is important to experiencing success when fishing for the beautiful species of fish that are known as ‘trout’. I have been fishing for trout for more than two decades and in that time have personally used many different trout rods, some good, some not so good, and I know from experience how important it is to be using the correct type of rod when you are fishing for trout.
If you want to know how to choose the best fishing rod to use while fishing for trout this article is for you. Below I will list what I have learned to be the most important features that all quality trout fishing rods have in common. Armed with this information you will be able to determine the best choice for you and your favorite style of fishing amongst the many choices that are available to trout fishermen.
- The Grip (or Handle) – The handle of the fishing rod (where your reels is attached) is the first thing that varies from rod to rod. Grips are made from foam or cork and the choice as to which is best is usually up to personal preference. To me cork has always felt better to my hand, so cork grips are what I prefer when it comes to a trout fishing rod. The second aspect of the handle is the way in which your spinning reel attached to the handle. There can be a plastic screwing mechanism or just two plastic rings that need to be taped to the grip to secure the reel. Again, the better option is usually up to personal preference.
- The Action – The action of a rod refers to the how much of the fishing rod bends when you put pressure on the tip, and the speed with which the rod returns to its neutral position. The construction material and construction method of a rod affects its action. You can look on the rod itself and see what the manufacturer says the action is and in the case of trout fishing rods what you are looking for is ‘ul’ which stands for ultralight.
- The Length – The length of the fishing rod is pretty self explanatory, and refers to how long the rod itself is. Normal trout rods are from four feet to five feet six inches long and longer trout fishing rods are usually six feet six inches to seven feet long. A longer rod is normally used when one of two trout fishing scenarios are being dealt with: long distance casts are needed or you are river fishing for trout when water conditions are higher and deeper than normal. It’s a good idea for every trout angler to have a normal and a long rod available to them so that they can use the one that is best suited for the situation that they find themselves in.
No matter what brand name you choose to go with, the bottom line is that the aforementioned features will all come together to make the best trout fishing rod for you and your favorite method of spin fishing for trout.
