What size rod do I need for beach fishing?
Surf Fishing Rod Your rod needs enough height and power to cast beyond the waves breaking near the shore. An 8ft surf rod will work well in areas where the water is calm; otherwise, choose a minimum length of 10ft. Surf rods also have characteristics called “power” and “action”.
What kind of rod should I use for surf fishing?
Surf Fishing Rods Rods can be purchased separately, or as a rod and reel combo. Though the length can vary by beach and surf conditions, local anglers traditionally recommend using an 8′ to 16′ light to medium surf type rod, which can adapt to most conditions and most species.
How do I choose a beach rod?
One of the most important considerations for choosing a surf rod is the length. Surf rods usually have a length of 9 to 14 feet. Longer surf fishing rods are designed to help you cast further, allowing you to reach targets beyond the waves. As a beginner, it’s better to get started with a shorter surf fishing rod.
Can I use a lake rod in the ocean?
Technically speaking, yes, you can use your lake pole for ocean fishing. But not all poles are created equally. Some will work better than others. It depends on what type of fishing you plan to do and what kind of fish you plan to catch.
What happens if you use a freshwater rod in saltwater?
If you put a freshwater fish in saltwater it’s body would keep doing that, but the surrounding salt would flood in and suck up all the water in its body causing the fish to get very sick and dehydrated and die. The exact opposite would happen if you put a saltwater fish in freshwater.
Is it bad to use a freshwater fishing rod for saltwater?
Light tackle saltwater rods can be used in freshwater, but you would not want to use a freshwater rod in a saltwater environment because freshwater rods and fishing gear may not be made with the corrosion-resistant guides or components that saltwater rods are.
What is the difference between a saltwater and freshwater fishing rod?
The obvious difference between a saltwater and a freshwater rod of the same weight is the fittings. Saltwater rods work fine in fresh water, but not vice versa. In addition the range of saltwater rods tends to favour the heavy weighted lines whereas the freshwater range tends to lighter weights.