Fishing Star Rods
Fishing Star Rods
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 Star Rods S17 22HC HandCrafted Star Rods Star Rods Spinning Rod17 22 lb 7 $89.99 Time Remaining: 28d 2h 11m Buy It Now for only: $89.99 |
 STAR RODS USA 20 60 LINE CLASS BIG GAME FISHING ROD TROLLING USED 2 TIMES $76.00 (17 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 6h 54m |
 STAR RODS SUS16 30HC HANDCRAFTED STAND UP ROD GENTLY USED FREE SHIPPING $62.95 Time Remaining: 18d 6h 44m Buy It Now for only: $62.95 |
 Tsunami Five Star Series TFSS C1002MH Surf Spinning Rod $44.95 Time Remaining: 9d 2h 18m Buy It Now for only: $44.95 |
 STAR PLASMA FISHING DISPLAY ROD $149.99 Time Remaining: 6d 19h 28m Buy It Now for only: $149.99 |
 Star Rods HAND CRAFTED Stand Up Rod B30 50HC 67 50LB GOOD CONDITION $89.00 Time Remaining: 1d 8h 29m |
 Star Rods B17 22HC HandCrafted Star Rods Star Rods Boat Rod17 22 lb 7 USA $89.99 Time Remaining: 20d 5h 51m Buy It Now for only: $89.99 |
 Near Mint Condition Star Rods EX 3060SU59 Aerial Stand Up Rod Roller Tip 5 9 A $95.00 Time Remaining: 22d 17h 24m Buy It Now for only: $95.00 |
 Star Rods B 25 HC HandCrafted Star Rods Conventional Casting 25 50 lb 72 $79.99 Time Remaining: 25d 22h 27m Buy It Now for only: $79.99 |
 Rare Original Star Rod Handcrafted 6 6 1pc SUS Stand Up Spin 16 30 Made in USA $89.00 Time Remaining: 29d 17h 44m Buy It Now for only: $89.00 |
 Star fishing Rod Delux dlx20 40 20 40lb 6 feet $69.00 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 1d 23h 59m |
 Star Rods Paraflex PGJ 59XXH Conventional Mono 40 100lb Braid 50 200lb 59 $149.99 Time Remaining: 3d 8h 9m Buy It Now for only: $149.99 |
 All Star ASR Series Inshore Saltwater Medium Light Action Spinning Rod $99.63 Time Remaining: 1d 3h 6m Buy It Now for only: $99.63 |
 Tsunami Five Star Series TFSS C802MH Surf Spinning Rod $44.95 Time Remaining: 19d 3h 19m Buy It Now for only: $44.95 |
 Garcia Conolon 2656 A Two Star 79 Original Length Spinning Rod Project Rod $8.95 Time Remaining: 2d 7h 11m |
 Star Rods Delux DLX20 60 Star Rods Stand Up Rod Big Game Rod 20 60 lb 66 $99.99 Time Remaining: 10d 17h 46m Buy It Now for only: $99.99 |
 Excellent Condition Custom Painted Star Rods Delux DLX20 40 Stand Up Rod 6 $119.95 Time Remaining: 1d 3h 2m Buy It Now for only: $119.95 |
 Tsunami Five Star Series TFSS C902MH Surf Spinning Rod $44.95 Time Remaining: 9d 2h 17m Buy It Now for only: $44.95 |
 Very Good Condition Star Rods Delux DLX50 Spinning Rod 6 10 7 Eye $99.95 Time Remaining: 27d 19h 18m Buy It Now for only: $99.95 |
 2 ALL STAR CLASSIC ACL PRM 7FT MED LIGHT BAITCASTING RODS $21.50 (4 Bids) Time Remaining: 2d 7h 38m |
 All Star 7FT 1PC BIG BOY HEAVY FAST ACTION PITCHING Rod for baitcast reel $79.95 Time Remaining: 24d 2h 3m Buy It Now for only: $79.95 |
 Near Mint Condition Star Rods SUS 15 25 HC 6 6 Stand Up Spinning Rod SA12 $129.95 Time Remaining: 17d 6h 47m Buy It Now for only: $129.95 |
 Excellent Condition Star Rods Plasma PB305070 Conventional Boat Rod 7 SM24A $189.95 Time Remaining: 22d 17h 23m Buy It Now for only: $189.95 |
 Star Rods Aerial Stand Up Rod EX 530H 8 50LB MINT CONDITION $89.00 Time Remaining: 3d 5h 41m |
 Excellent Condition Star Rods DLX 6 0A Delux Roller Rod 1PC Stuart Butt M3B $189.95 Time Remaining: 9d 43m Buy It Now for only: $189.95 |
 TSUNAMI AWESOME POWER FIVE STAR SURF SPINNING ROD 7 $39.95 Time Remaining: 1d 21h 17m Buy It Now for only: $39.95 |
 Near Mint Condition Star Rods Plasma PSU308060 Stand Up Rod 6 30 80lb $269.95 Time Remaining: 23d 8h 41m Buy It Now for only: $269.95 |
 Excellent Condition Star Rods Plasma PB153070 Conventional Boat Rod 7 SM8E $189.95 Time Remaining: 12d 54m Buy It Now for only: $189.95 |
 Star Rod Delux DLX35H 40 50 8 $10.50 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 3d 20h 44m |
 Excellent Condition Star Rods IGFA 3080 SUTHC 5 9 Big Game Rod 2PC Stuart $329.95 Time Remaining: 20d 18h 39m Buy It Now for only: $329.95 |
 ALL STAR ROLLER BOAT ROD 30 50 LB 66 SALTWATER POLE $84.95 Time Remaining: 18d 6h 25m Buy It Now for only: $84.95 |
 Tsunami Five Star Series TFSS C701MH Surf Spinning Rod $49.95 Time Remaining: 23d 6h 2m Buy It Now for only: $49.95 |
 pair ALL STAR ROLLER BOAT ROD 30 50 LB 66 SALTWATER $149.95 Time Remaining: 1d 6h 44m Buy It Now for only: $149.95 |
 Star rod 10ft $65.00 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 3d 23h 10m |
 Excellent Condition Cal Star GF600XL 6 8 Roller Conventional Rod 15 25Lb A $179.95 Time Remaining: 17d 7h 46m Buy It Now for only: $179.95 |
 Tsunami Five Star Series TFSS C702MH Surf Spinning Rod $44.95 Time Remaining: 20d 4h 38m Buy It Now for only: $44.95 |
 Excellent Condition Star Rods B 12 20 HC 5 9 Big Game Rod Heavy SM24 $119.95 Time Remaining: 27d 18h 33m Buy It Now for only: $119.95 |
 STAR RODS fishing rod DELUX DLX KFA 7 15 30lb $9.90 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 4d 7h 6m |
 Excellent Condition Star Rods IGFA 50 BHC 6 10 Big Game Rod 2PC Stuart Butt $309.95 Time Remaining: 23d 8h 8m Buy It Now for only: $309.95 |
 PAIR All Star 7FT 1PC BIG BOY HEAVY FAST ACTION PITCHING Rod for baitcast reel $139.95 Time Remaining: 24d 2h 5m Buy It Now for only: $139.95 |
 MINT Condition Star Rods IGFA 80 HC 7 Big Game Roller Rod 2PC Aftco Butt $479.95 Time Remaining: 27d 18h 57m Buy It Now for only: $479.95 |
 Near Mint Condition Star Rods B 16 30 HC 5 9 Big Game Rod Heavy STKB $179.95 Time Remaining: 2d 18m Buy It Now for only: $179.95 |
 STAR RODS fishing rod DELUX DLX20 60 66 20 60lb $9.90 Time Remaining: 4d 7h 7m |
 Excellent Condition Star Rods Plasma PB153070 Conventional Boat Rod 7 SM8I $189.95 Time Remaining: 12d 19m Buy It Now for only: $189.95 |
 Star Hand crafted B50 100RSHC Tournament Rod 59 Stand up Big Game 50 100 lb $229.95 Time Remaining: 12d 4h Buy It Now for only: $229.95 |
 Excellent Condition Star Rods Plasma PB153070 Conventional Boat Rod 7 SM8K $189.95 Time Remaining: 12d 56m Buy It Now for only: $189.95 |
 PAIR All Star 7FT 1PC BIG BOY HEAVY FAST ACTION PITCHING Rod for baitcast reel $126.95 Time Remaining: 4d 8h 20m Buy It Now for only: $139.95 |
 Star Rod Aerial EX DKF 7 15 30lb Fish Fishing Live Bait Rod $80.00 Time Remaining: 7d 12h 3m Buy It Now for only: $80.00 |
 Excellent Condition Cal Star GF600XL 6 8 Roller Conventional Rod 15 25Lb B $179.95 Time Remaining: 17d 7h 51m Buy It Now for only: $179.95 |
 Excellent Condition Star Rods Plasma PB153070 Conventional Boat Rod 7 SM8G $189.95 Time Remaining: 12d 14m Buy It Now for only: $189.95 |
 Star Plasma Tournament Rod PSUA4010060 6 Stand up Big Game 40 100 lb $299.95 Time Remaining: 7d 12h 3m Buy It Now for only: $299.95 |
 All Star 7FT 1PC BIG BOY HEAVY FAST ACTION PITCHING Rod for baitcast reel $71.95 Time Remaining: 5d 6h 44m Buy It Now for only: $79.95 |
 Star Rod Aerial EX122C 58 15 30lb Fish Fishing Live Bait Rod $80.00 Time Remaining: 7d 12h 3m Buy It Now for only: $80.00 |
 Star Rod Aerial EX DKF 510 15 30lb Fish Fishing Live Bait Rod $80.00 Time Remaining: 7d 12h 3m Buy It Now for only: $80.00 |
 Star Spinning Rod Delux DLX10 66 10 12LB Fish Fishing Spinner $90.00 Time Remaining: 7d 12h 3m Buy It Now for only: $90.00 |
Fish Fever - Battling Sight Fishing Induced Adrenaline
In Oregon we have a few spring teaser days every February where the temperature spikes to a balmy 58 degrees and while the respite from the cold is nice, it usually causes the trees to believe it's time to start the annual springtime pollen festival. As an allergy sufferer, this is one party I could do without. This beautiful Saturday morning my sinuses are full of two-year-old Elmers and my head feels like I found the worm in the bottom of last night's bottle. For the record, my Friday night festivities included skim milk and a couple of brownies before bed - so I am sure it's spring fever, not the aftermath from any close encounter with Senor Cuervo.
Some fevers are bad - the results of tiny nasties like pollen or viruses. Some fevers are self induced and somewhat desirable - the results of an overload of adrenaline caused by putting myself in position to succeed in my quest for fish or game. You have probably heard of "buck fever". Symptoms include elevated heart rate, shallow breathing, twitching appendages, and an inability to aim your bow or rifle when a deer is in within your range. Today I want to tell you about "Fish Fever".
SIGHT FISHING - THE CAUSE OF FISH FEVER
If you consider fishing an excercise in relaxation, this might not make any sense whatsoever. When you are trolling in the open water with a frosty beverage in your hand and you are waiting for the rod to bend so you can jump up and grab it, that moment can be very exciting, but it happens so fast that the symptoms of fish fever often have no chance to influence your outcome in any meaningful way. For some people, this is great. But I like to hunt for my fish. When sight fishing, my adrenaline starts pumping the moment I make visual contact with the fish or the movement of the water that suggests a fish is near. This visual contact may happen minutes before I am in range to cast, so the 'moment of truth' is much bigger. I will often see a school of tarpon rolling on the glassy water three hundred yards or farther away from the boat. My guide is silently poling to put me in position and this can take a while. But my heart continues to race as I inch toward the target. This is what I love about sight fishing - the extension of the moment.
OH WHAT A TANGLED WEB - THE EFFECTS OF FISH FEVER
So the boat is finally in range and you begin your cast. Flyfishers will notice that while practice casts sailed eighty feet and landed perfectly, your muscles now feel like they belong to someone else. For some reason you are in a mad rush. Your feet are doing the cha-cha while your arms are in full Macarena - line between legs, catching on buttons...and now it takes everything you have to put a fifty foot cast within a twenty foot circle of your target. Conventional anglers will notice that their jig or plug has landed thirty feet past the target in the mangrove limbs, or they forgot to flip the bail. "Hello Center for Disease Control? Yeah, I think we have had an outbreak of 'fish fever'!"
CHILL - THE CURE FOR FISH FEVER
First let me say, we don't want to actually cure this disease. Whether we admit it or not, anyone who practices sight fishing is likely a bit of an adrenaline junkie. And the adrenaline comes from the disease. So what we want to do is keep the disease but reduce the symptoms which cause the disease to negatively influence our success. The most important medicine is ICE. When an NBA star sinks a buzzer-beater or calmly sinks two free-throws with no time left on the clock, they say he had 'icewater in his veins'. Somehow, those who are able to perform flawlessly in pressure-packed, adrenaline pumping situations, have been able to CHILL themselves to reduce the heat of the fever.
EASY SAY - HARD DO
Chill you say? For most of us, this poses problems. Even really experienced anglers have trouble battling the effects of an overload of adrenaline. It's what makes this game so exciting and rewarding and fulfilling. If it was easy, it would be much less appealing and way less fun. Here are the techniques that I use to calm my nerves when that moment is upon me.
ROUTINE - Before I arrive at a fishing destination I make sure I have the proper gear and it is in proper working order. My line is cleaned from the last time I fished and my reel has been checked to make sure the drag is properly set. When I get on the bow of the boat I cast about eighty feet of line out and I strip the line back in at my feet in loose coils. This puts the line that will go out first on my cast at the top of the pile. If you just strip out enough line from the reel and leave it on the platform, you will have trouble with the line shooting out when you go to make that all-important first cast. I also leave about twenty feet of line and leader out the end of my rod tip and I HOLD THE FLY IN MY LEFT HAND (lefties, hold the fly in your right hand). I am now ready to make my cast. When the fish is in range, I let go of the fly and roll cast the line that is already out past my rod tip plus a few feet. I make a couple of false casts shooting line out on the back cast as well as the forward cast and I let it fly. These are the parts of the game I can control - the rest is up to the fish.
BREATHE - It may sound silly, but deep breaths put oxygen in your blood and helps keep your heart rate down and your muscles working properly. It is easy to forget to breathe when your body has adrenaline pumping through it.
REMEMBER THAT THIS IS A GAME - Although it's not nearly as relaxing as horseshoes or Candy Land, fishing is still a game. And games are fun. The worst possible scenario is you don't catch this fish. So what? You'll get another chance. So lighten your mental load, smile, and enjoy the moment.
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Dale Williams has traveled and fished the world since 1985. His business, Rod and Reel Adventures is a worldwide fishing travel agency. They offer objective information that helps travelers make well informed decisions. Follow him on Twitter @traveltofish. Read his blogs at travelandfishtheworld.blogspot.com, or check out the Rod and Reel website at www.rodreeladventures.com.