Shimano Daiwa Size

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What are some things you should look for when buying a new rod IE Length, flexibility ect?

So, if you're planning to buy a new spinning rod and the brands Daiwa, Shimano, Pfleuger, Quantum ect don't exist. They're all just brandless labeless rods. What are some features you look for on them, like ^ length, flexibility, guide size, grip material ect.

All the rods are 2 piece with pre spooled reels.

1. What size rod do you want ??? What size lures and baits will you generally be using WITH that rod. What SPECIES of fish will you generally be fishing for?

Although "medium action" rods do cover a wide range of fishing situations, sometimes an ultra-light, medium-heavy or heavy-action rod will perform better. It all depends on the species of fish and WHERE you are going to fish.........

#2. Decide whether you REALLY need a 2 piece rod. In my opinion, unless you NEED your rod to break-down or the rod is a surf-fishing rod, (and is WAY too long to fit into a car), getting a 2 piece rod will always be a negative.

Don't get me wrong, 2 piece rods have come a long way since the days of metal ferrules, but 2 piece rods are still a "no no" in my book.

Understand that if you purchase a 2 piece rod, the rod has a significant EXTRA chance (50%) of failure. The old saying," a chain is only as strong as the weakest link" is very applicable to a 2 piece rod.

Which do you think would be stronger?- a solid piece of graphite? or 2 pieces of graphite fitted together? It's simple logic.........

So, unless you HAVE to purchase a 2 piece rod, DON'T!

3. Length- In my opinion, having a longer rod is almost always a good thing. A 7 FT medium action rod can put a fish in the boat almost as quick as a 6 FT medium-heavy rod due to "leverage".

Longer rod more leverage, (period).

The only time a long rod is detrimental is when your fishing in super-small, "tight", creeks or streams where casting can be an issue.

4. Cork or Foam grips- It is my opinion that most rods should have cork grips. I think cork grips are MUCH more comfortable and transmit strikes better than foam. In my opinion, the only rods that need or should have foam grips are Offshore rods and (possibly) Inshore Saltwater rods.

HOWEVER, it also depends on what KIND of foam core they are using and if they marry EVA foam with a nice cork. There are some VERY nice, (expensive), freshwater rods with excellent strike transmitting foam core/cork hybrid handles. It just depends on how MUCH the rod is worth and how they mesh the two together- Example of a great foam/cork handled rod? here- http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/links/link.jsp?id=0053534123136a&type=product&cmCat=SEARCH_all&returnPage=search-results1.jsp&Ntk=Products&QueryText=kistler&sort=all&Go.y=6&_D%3AhasJS=+&N=0&Nty=1&hasJS=true&_DARGS=%2Fcabelas%2Fen%2Fcommon%2Fsearch%2Fsearch-box.jsp.form23&Go.x=20&_dyncharset=ISO-8859-1

It's my opinion that cork handles are nicer than eva foam.......but you may like the latter.

4. Matched Combo's- Although you CAN stumble upon a decent matched combo, in general, it's always a better idea to purchase your reel & rod separately. When you purchase a matched combo you usually don't receive a spare spool, instruction manual, and (like I mentioned in your other Q), matched combo rods are usually "seconds".

What is a "second"? A second is a rod that does not meet inspection. It either has imperfections in the rod blank; has slightly mismatched guides; LESS guides; guides are lined up on the wrong side of the spline of the rod, Etc.

When I purchase ANY rod I first, grab the tip and slowly bend it , keeping the rod straight, (as if it was fighting a fish). If it pulls hard to the left or right the manufacturer has put the guides on the wrong side of the spline of the rod. A rod that easily bends without "rolling" would be one that is set right with the spline- here's a website with further info on looking for imperfections/spline issues- http://www.rodbuildingforum.com/index.php?showtopic=1737

I've seen BOXES of matched combo rods with spline issues!

Generally matched combo outfit's are (in the long run) not a serious option for the dedicated fisherman.

Purchasing a matched combo fishing outfit is like buying a set of the cheapest golf clubs you can find "off the rack"; or a tennis player purchasing a "matched tennis set" which included racket, balls and headbands!!!

You get what you pay for..........

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