Why do a lot of anglers own so many fishing rods and reels?
The only factors I really consider when purchasing a fishing rod/reel is length, strength, and reel ratio. I usually get the longer fishing rods it adds more distance when I cast and as of the reel it depends on what kind of retrieve I would prefer. However, I think just any rod/reel will do A 5 foot rod can cast about 80% of a 6’6 rods distance. A 3.2 :1 versus a 5.2:1 reel would reel in about 60% as quickly as the 5.2:1. So why do experience anglers tend to have so many rods/reels in their arsenal it does the same job, except that some are a little better than others. I only 3 fishingrods and 1 fly fishing rod
About the changing lures I just use a swivel. It is very efficent
Hergie you are right, but whenever I look back I feel guilty that I do use them all.
Came you have a good point that is way I have several rods. 1 for trout , 1 for catfish, 1 general purpose, and 1 fly rod
Fun you have a good point also, but I hike a lot .Therefore I carry light mobile equipment. Usually my trips compose of 1 rod and 2 max
Martin, youre right but I prefer higher ratios. It allows me to quicky reel them in but it is harder to present some lures
PD if I was in a tourament of course. I would spend 500 bucks on fish equipment and bring home that 10 g purse
Charles Sloan haha. I pick up that disease and paid for it. 75% of my inventory went out to family because I couldnt use them all
Chimp , one of the best fishermen I knew was a very honest guy. Thanks
Gold if I can truly give out more best answers I would certainly make sure you were one. I forgot about the lure size and action. You are correct abou tthe swivel and I will pay more attention to that
Mike were in the same profession but have different ownership values. I just give the ones I dont use away unless there were alot of good memories. For example I lost one of my rods to a snapping turtle. I was pissed and came back the next day hopeing he might return it. Then I found a rod right next to a tree, it looks like someone left it there. I still have that rod today and slayed many catfish and trout with it
Brandon, after looking at your impressive list I dont feel too bad. I dont think a lot of people can out fish you
Pooh , it seems like you can fish like you have 10 arms
Bobber, it looks like you can put on 12 different baits.
Fish I am guessing you have many rods too. bringing different baits is always a plus
Gone , that is very true. Yes I do believe our strive to improve and shopping addictions created this
Fish K, you nail it right on the spot . Down to every last bit of detail. Dont worry they will come back. We just need to get more people to ask intermediate to advanced questions more. Seriously I was about to walk away from this section. I know it sounds weird but that fishing spirit always bought me back here as it did with the others. They are here. However, if it wasnt we probably wouldnt be here. It was you that was always here and for that I do thank you
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I agree w/ alot of what was said above. I own Probally 20 outfits, and regularly use about 8 of them. I most often fish inshore redfish tournaments. My usual setup includes.
7′ med act rod w/ baitcaster- rigged w/ 12 mono. – primary topwater plug.
7′ med act rod w/ baitcaster- 12 lb mono- secondary topwater plug.
6’6" med act rod w/ baitcaster- 12 mono.- some sort of jerk bait.
6’6" med hvy rod w/ baitcaster- 12 mono- jig head w/ soft plastic
6’6" med hvy rod w/ baitcaster- 12 mono- inline spinner.
6’6" med act rod w/ spinning reel- powerpro braid- jighead w/ soft plastic.
6’6" med act rod w/ baitcaster – 12 lb mono- For backup
7′ med act rod w/ baitcaster 12 lb mono – for backup
I have allot of poles for all different fishing situations.
I have poles with everything from 4lb test to 45lb test on them.
For different fishing, you need to have different gear.
Just like all the different lures you might use.
Like for Northern fishing, I have a pole for trolling, a pole for "pitching", and a pole for bobber fishing.(Actually I have closer to 3 of each)
I have about a dozen rods and reels. Depending on what type of fish I’m after. Pan fish I use an ultra light rods and reels. For walleyes I have several rods rigged differently depending on how they are bitting. Hope this helps.
when surf fishing. its so you have many different baits to catch many different fish
I think that everybody is right to some extent and in some way, but CHARLES SLONE hit the nail on the head. Though we, fishermen, may advance a myriad of reasons (very well-founded ones, too), the FACT is that we are just in love with all those beautiful rods and reels and other stuff… and can’t resist the temptation to keep buying more and more… be honest and confess that it’s TRUE…