Trout Fishing Rods - The Features Of A Quality Spinning Rod

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.

1. 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.


2. 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.


3. 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.

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Always Use a Longer Fishing Rod When Trout Fishing in the Spring

I don't know about you, but I'm primarily a river angler. There's nothing I enjoy more than standing in a flowing river and fishing. To me, there's something spiritual about the entire process. Many times the terms 'spiritual' and 'fishing' seem to reserved for fly fishermen, which is obviously a complete fallacy, but I digress. As the spring fishing season begins, it means that in many parts of the country, our rivers and streams become high and muddy because of run-off, rain, or a combination of the two. When rivers and streams become high and muddy, fishing becomes much more difficult.

The biggest mistake anglers make with these high water conditions is to try to use the same fishing rod that they use in "normal" water levels. This is a huge mistake and a big reason attempting to fish when the water's high is difficult. If a longer fishing rod is employed when the water is higher, fishing is much less difficult.

A longer fishing rod enables the angler to "feel" both their bait and the bottom much better. As a matter of fact, it makes all the difference in the world. In normal river and stream situations, I use a five foot ultra light fishing rod and reel for my fishing. When the water id high in the springtime, I use a six foot six ultra light rod and reel. That's the only thing that I do differently and it makes all the difference in the world. I still use four pound test line, gang hooks, and live worms. The only difference is that in the springtime I use a longer fishing rod.

This simple tip makes a ton of difference and is so easy. You can even use the same reel that you normally do, just have your longer fishing rod available when the water is higher. And the cost of having an extra rod is minuscule, when compared with the amount of fishing time you gain. So have a springtime fishing rod available, so you don't miss out on this productive time of year. Using a fishing rod that's too short in high water situations will simply result in you feeling so many more less bites that it's not worth fishing with. Having a longer rod available for these high water situations is a great idea.