Fishing Rods
Introducing Shimano Rods - A Brand of Fishing Rods You Can Trust!
What is a fishing rod?
Of all the forms of fishing tackle, a fishing rod is perhaps the most popular variant in recreational fishing. It essentially consists of a long, flexible pole with a reel attached to the handle of the pole. The reel stores the fishing line and an arrangement is provided to allow the line to be cast and retrieved. In the olden days fishing rods were mainly made out of wood. These days they are mostly made out of synthetic materials such as fiberglass or graphite composites. Wooden poles such as those made of Tonkin bamboo, Calcutta reed, or ash wood are still popular in some circles of fishing.
The main difference between modern day fishing rods and those of yore is that modern day fishing rods are precision engineered models designed for snag-free operation. Great research has gone into developing fishing rods that maximize the experience of fishing. Shimano Incorporated has been at the forefront of this research and development and these days Shimano rods are considered to be among the best available in the market. Shimano rods are renowned for their high quality and ingenious designs.
Shimano Incorporated was actually started in 1921 by Shozaburo Shimano, a Japanese entrepreneur. The company started off by making flywheels for bicycles and eventually branched into full-blown bicycle production. Shimano bicycles are used all over the world in professional racing. In 1970, Shimano started the fishing division of its company and since then Shimano fishing equipment has been slowly gaining popularity all over the world. Shimano rods are now widely used by professional fishing enthusiasts.
What are the different types of Shimano rods?
Shimano rods are designed for every kind of fishing activity. They are widely used in professional fishing competitions and have been endorsed by some of the best professionals in the world of fishing. Let us look at the different kinds of Shimano rods and find one that is suitable for you.
Shimano makes fishing rods for every variant of freshwater fishing. Whether you are fishing for bluegill, trout, or bass, there is a fishing rod to suit your preference and experience. Shimano rods come in spinning, spin casting, or bait casting variants for the freshwater fisherman. For more information on the various kinds of Shimano rods do visit our website at http://www.seaisletackle.com.
Inshore fishing rods
Inshore fishing rods are perfect for those days when you would rather catch your fish from the comfort and tranquility of the shore. Shimano rods for inshore fishing are designed to let you do just that.
Saltwater fishing is an arduous sport and the equipment needs to be tough to withstand the ravages of the sea and the tenacity and strength of big game fish. Shimano has just the equipment you require for saltwater fishing. Check out the Shimano Tallus Bluewater, Compre, and Clarus. TheseShimano rods are designed to endure the rigors of the sea and to provide you with countless hours of hassle-free operation. Check out an extensive collection of Shimano rods for saltwater fishing at http://www.seaisletackle.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
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QUESTION:
Fishing Rods?
Hi,
I'm looking to start fishing as soon as the weather gets good (may take a while!). I've done minimal amounts of fishing in the past, but I'm planning on getting into more seriously - Possibly two / three times a month minimum.Where do I start? What rod should I get (I plan on going to the pools near to where I live - carp, pike, chub etc)? What's the most I should be looking to spend?
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Well, in all honesty you said the key words, carp and pike. I'm not familiar with pike, but I'm pretty sure they will put up a good fight. However, Carp do put up a pretty hard fight from my experience. I would start out with Shimano or Quantam Spinning reel that could spool 12 to 14 pound mono with no problems and I would put that reel on a 6'6" Skakespeare ugly stick in the medium heavy category. I would got with the graphite ugly stick if the regular ugly stick feels too heavy for you. Hold it first before you buy and make sure if feels comfortable. Last, go fishing and have fun. Tight lines to you.
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fishing rods?
ikm thinkin bout buying a new fishing rod and was wondering if G. Loomis are any good??-
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YES!!! THEY SURE ARE! BE AWARE OF THE PRICE HOWEVER! IF YOUR NEW TO FISHING, THIS MAY NOT BE A SOUND CHOICE. AS WITH ANYTHING YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR! G-LOOMIS RODS ARE TOP OF THE LINE. THEY OFFER THE LIGHTEST AND MOST SENSITIVE MATERIALS FOUND, NOT TO MENTION, THE LIFETIME WARRANTY! IT REALLY DEPENDS ON HOW YOU FISH. IF YOUR LIKE ME AND FISH AS OFTEN AS YOU CAN, WELL IT'S OBVIOUS , THEN BY ALL MEANS BUY ONE! i MYSELF HAVE 2, A 6.5 FT ULTRA LIGHT FOR TROUT AND PANFISH, AND A 3 WT. STREAMDANCER FLY ROD, AND i MUST SAY, i LOVE THEM! SOME ALTERNATIVES TO HIGH BUCK RODS: THE UGLY STICK- THIS ROD REALLY TAKES A BEATING AND YET IS SENSITIVE. THE LIGHTNING ROD - VERY LIGHT AND VERY SENSITIVE . RAPALA RODS- TOUGH RODS THAT ARE EXTREMELY SENSITIVE. WELL I HOPE THIS HELPED YOU IN DECIDING TO PURCHASE YOU NEW ROD! GOOD FISHING!
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QUESTION:
What sort of fishing rods are used while fishing in the ocean?
I am planning a trip and I wanted to know what sort of fishing rods are used while fishing in the ocean? Because there is no way ordinary lake fishing rods will work. So I would like to know brands, names or any links of where I can find these fishing rods. Also if your fishing with live bait what are the chances of hooking a shark, if a shark is hook what are the precautions you take in order from keeping yourself from harm?-
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Most name-brand freshwater tackle will stand up to the salt, as long as you rinse it with fresh water after a day fishing. I've caught good fish in the ocean using everything from an 8-pound test freshwater spinning outfit to a heavy 80-pound test trolling outfit. It all depends where you're going and what you're after.For what it's worth, for a basic inshore trip summer in southern California, I'd recommend a largish spinning or baitcasting outfit, or midsized conventional outfit, with 15-20 pound line, though if larger fish (yellowtail, white seabass) are biting, or if you're heading offshore for tuna, you might want to go a bit heavier. In other parts of the country your needs will be different.
As for brands, Penn is the old standby, Daiwa and Shimano make high-quality saltwater gear as well.
As for sharks and live bait: Just about every fish will eat live bait (sardines, anchovies, mackerel, etc.) as it's their natural food. Sharks will eat it, too, but you're no more likely to get a shark with live vs. dead bait. Most of the sharks you're likely to see will be the small, basically harmless bottom-dwellers, these you just unhook and release. If you get a big shark and don't want it, either break it off beside the boat or clip the line (assuming it hasn't bit through your line already).
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Are fishing rods measured from the tip to the top or bottom of the handle?
I'm ordering some fishing rods online. Does length listed include the handle or is that only for the exposed part of the rod blank? For example, there are a bunch of rods all listed at 6'6" but there are five different handle designs, all different lengths. Is 6'6" the overall length or just the length of the rod forward of the grips?-
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When it comes to fishing rods its the entire length
including the handle reel seat etc so when it says 6"6 its from butt to tip
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How many fishing rods are allowed per angler in Texas?
I want to go fishing and want to know if there is a limit on fishing rods for the year 2011.-
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Here is the fishing rules and regulations for Texas. But you cannot find a mention of how many rods an angler may use. Evidently you can use as many as you can carry.http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/publications/annual/fish/
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