BACK TO BASICS
Your fishing rod is your tool to get the lead and your line where you want it. These days you cannot really buy bad rods anymore. However, there is certainly a difference between good and less good rods. Upon purchasing an often-made mistake is to buy a rod that you’ve seen someone else using. Of course, this is a good indication which rods are currently popular; and there are obviously good reasons why this type of rod is a popular seller, but to just flat-out buy a rod because everybody is using it is asking for trouble. A rod has to fit you like a glove. It is almost comparable to a garment; if it is too large or too small or just does not fit comfortably it will end up at the back of your wardrobe or fishing shed.
ROD CHOICE
The most usual length of a beach rod is somewhere between 390cm and 500cm. If you are just starting out it is best to opt for a rod of between 390cm and 420cm in length and preferably not to rigid. This is a good length for learning to cast and fish. After you have gained some experience you can, of course, move on to a longer and more rigid rod. An experienced fisher will cast a lot further with it. The taller you are, the longer your rod may be, but be sure to not go overboard. A rod that is too
