Fishing & Outdoor Life

There are many ways to catch fish. A fisherman can surely catch fish with his hands. He can catch fish with a spear. He could even cast a net over a school of fish, however awkward it may be at first. All of these methods can be effective with practice but they offer the same disadvantage to the fisherman: the catch is restricted to only shallow water varieties of fish.

On the other hand, many believe that it is the fishing rod that is the fisherman’s most basic, most important weapon. With a fishing rod, your chances of getting a good catch are very much improved.

When it comes to game fishing, that is, fishing for large, offshore fish, a fishing rod is a necessity. You just can’t do without it.

If you’re new at fishing, a fishing rod will be your main investment. It is the one, essential tool that makes most fishing possible and enjoyable. Oftentimes, just manipulating a fishing rod can become addictive for many people.

Here are some guidelines that will help you select the right fishing rod for your needs.

▪ Shape. A fishing rod should taper off from its base to its tip. You won’t have problems with finding a fishing rod that satisfies this shape. It’s quite widespread, practically universal. Advanced designs are introduced to the market every now and then, but the classic and traditional is still the best and finest choice.

▪ Weight. A fishing rod is described by weight. This weight doesn’t refer to the actual heaviness of the rod. Rather, this refers to how resilient the rod will be for specific types of lures and for specific types of fish. Therefore, classifications like Ultra-Light, Light, Medium-Light, Medium, Medium-Heavy, Heavy, and Ultra-Heavy are used when describing fishing rods or fishing poles to help the fisherman in choosing the correct one for his objectives.

Fly fishing, for instance, can be managed with Ultra-Light to Medium weight rods. Bass fishing, on the other hand, would require Medium-Light to Heavy weight rods.

▪ Action. A fishing rod is also described by action. Action refers to how much the fishing rod can bend when pulled by a particular force, and how fast it will revert to its neutral position when the force is removed. Action is categorized as slow, medium or fast, although middle-points between levels can be found.

▪ One-piece or Two-piece. Some fishing rods are labeled as one-piece, because they come in, well, one piece. They are said to feel very natural for the fisherman, allowing for a more comfortable and relaxing time.

On the other hand, two-piece fishing rods are, of course, more complicated. But with the proper engineering, these rods can achieve their goals effectively well. However, you’ll need to take special care when selecting a two-piece rod. If it’s ineptly manufactured, it could be disastrous even for experienced fishermen.

When the time comes for you to choose a fishing rod, you really need to know about the fish you intend to catch. Some fish take a few minutes to catch, while others can take many long hours. Knowing this will dictate what kind of fishing rod you’ll need. There’ll be no room for guesswork and you’ll have the best fishing rod possible. Good luck!

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G. Loomis NRX Trigger Rods $450 Hybrid Guide System combines 2 types of guides for enhanced sensitivity transfer Exclusive ''skeletonized'' reel seat Fuji titanium-framed SIC and REC Recoil black ion-coated nickel-titanium guides Incredibly light and extremely sensitive The G. Loomis NRX Trigger or Bass Casting Rods look like nothing G. Loomis has built before. They feel different too. They feel better. In fact, the NRX Trigger Rod is being touted as ''the Best Bass Rod Ever Built.'' Laminates, resin, mandrels, components?it has all been combined with astounding results! The G. Loomis NRX Trigger Rod utilizes a stiffer, lighter and higher density carbon married with Nano Silica resin systems. This is an incredibly lightweight, insanely sensitive pitching and casting rod for largemouth, smallmouth and spots. Made in USA. NRX Trigger Rod Lineup NRX 802C JWR (Medium Power) - Extremely versatile, capable of fishing light jigs, small worms, topwaters and even spinnerbaits. A really nice open-water rod, it?s effective when a finesse approach is required, especially for fishing ligher line in clear water conditions. NRX 803C JWR (Medium-Heavy Power) - Magnum tapered casting rod action. A unique blend of power and lightweight for fishing medium-sized jigs and soft plastics, especially for medium depths of 15' or less. Extra-fast tip. NRX 804C JWR (Heavy Power) - Powerful with excellent pitching control in close-quarters. Designed for fishing big jigs and soft plastics, but with NRX technology it's so incredibly light it doesn't seem possible that it can be so powerful. NRX 852C JWR (Medium Power) - For fishing clear water lakes and rivers where lighter line and long casts are required to catch spooky fish. The extra length helps create more tip speed for increased casting distance. An excellent choice for fishing buzz baits. NRX 853C JWR (Medium-Heavy Power) - A versatile medium-heavy rod with a light enough tip for smooth casting with sufficient power in the mid- and butt section to keep fish away from trouble. Fishes medium-sized jigs, plastic worms and soft jerk-baits with total precision. NRX 854C JWR (Heavy Power) - Magnum-powered big bass, jig and worm rod. A fast-action, power-oriented casting and pitching stick designed specifically for fishing big bass in heavy cover. NRX 873C CRR (Medium Heavy Power) - Designed to fish soft plastics on a leader behind a heavy sinker. The extra length moves a lot of line so you'll experience positive hook-sets. NRX 893C JWR (Medium-Heavy Power) - Designed to fish soft jerk-baits and Senko's, anglers find it an incredible jig and worm rod, too?especially in deep water. The extra length creates a much wider tip arc, which creates higher tip-speed, and that translates into increased casting distance.

G. Loomis NRX Trigger Rods $450 Hybrid Guide System combines 2 types of guides for enhanced sensitivity transfer Exclusive ''skeletonized'' reel seat Fuji titanium-framed SIC and REC Recoil black ion-coated nickel-titanium guides Incredibly light and extremely sensitive The G. Loomis NRX Trigger or Bass Casting Rods look like nothing G. Loomis has built before. They feel different too. They feel better. In fact, the NRX Trigger Rod is being touted as ''the Best Bass Rod Ever Built.'' Laminates, resin, mandrels, components?it has all been combined with astounding results! The G. Loomis NRX Trigger Rod utilizes a stiffer, lighter and higher density carbon married with Nano Silica resin systems. This is an incredibly lightweight, insanely sensitive pitching and casting rod for largemouth, smallmouth and spots. Made in USA. NRX Trigger Rod Lineup NRX 802C JWR (Medium Power) - Extremely versatile, capable of fishing light jigs, small worms, topwaters and even spinnerbaits. A really nice open-water rod, it?s effective when a finesse approach is required, especially for fishing ligher line in clear water conditions. NRX 803C JWR (Medium-Heavy Power) - Magnum tapered casting rod action. A unique blend of power and lightweight for fishing medium-sized jigs and soft plastics, especially for medium depths of 15' or less. Extra-fast tip. NRX 804C JWR (Heavy Power) - Powerful with excellent pitching control in close-quarters. Designed for fishing big jigs and soft plastics, but with NRX technology it's so incredibly light it doesn't seem possible that it can be so powerful. NRX 852C JWR (Medium Power) - For fishing clear water lakes and rivers where lighter line and long casts are required to catch spooky fish. The extra length helps create more tip speed for increased casting distance. An excellent choice for fishing buzz baits. NRX 853C JWR (Medium-Heavy Power) - A versatile medium-heavy rod with a light enough tip for smooth casting with sufficient power in the mid- and butt section to keep fish away from trouble. Fishes medium-sized jigs, plastic worms and soft jerk-baits with total precision. NRX 854C JWR (Heavy Power) - Magnum-powered big bass, jig and worm rod. A fast-action, power-oriented casting and pitching stick designed specifically for fishing big bass in heavy cover. NRX 873C CRR (Medium Heavy Power) - Designed to fish soft plastics on a leader behind a heavy sinker. The extra length moves a lot of line so you'll experience positive hook-sets. NRX 893C JWR (Medium-Heavy Power) - Designed to fish soft jerk-baits and Senko's, anglers find it an incredible jig and worm rod, too?especially in deep water. The extra length creates a much wider tip arc, which creates higher tip-speed, and that translates into increased casting distance.

G. Loomis NRX Trigger Rods $475 Hybrid Guide System combines 2 types of guides for enhanced sensitivity transfer Exclusive ''skeletonized'' reel seat Fuji titanium-framed SIC and REC Recoil black ion-coated nickel-titanium guides Incredibly light and extremely sensitive The G. Loomis NRX Trigger or Bass Casting Rods look like nothing G. Loomis has built before. They feel different too. They feel better. In fact, the NRX Trigger Rod is being touted as ''the Best Bass Rod Ever Built.'' Laminates, resin, mandrels, components?it has all been combined with astounding results! The G. Loomis NRX Trigger Rod utilizes a stiffer, lighter and higher density carbon married with Nano Silica resin systems. This is an incredibly lightweight, insanely sensitive pitching and casting rod for largemouth, smallmouth and spots. Made in USA. NRX Trigger Rod Lineup NRX 802C JWR (Medium Power) - Extremely versatile, capable of fishing light jigs, small worms, topwaters and even spinnerbaits. A really nice open-water rod, it?s effective when a finesse approach is required, especially for fishing ligher line in clear water conditions. NRX 803C JWR (Medium-Heavy Power) - Magnum tapered casting rod action. A unique blend of power and lightweight for fishing medium-sized jigs and soft plastics, especially for medium depths of 15' or less. Extra-fast tip. NRX 804C JWR (Heavy Power) - Powerful with excellent pitching control in close-quarters. Designed for fishing big jigs and soft plastics, but with NRX technology it's so incredibly light it doesn't seem possible that it can be so powerful. NRX 852C JWR (Medium Power) - For fishing clear water lakes and rivers where lighter line and long casts are required to catch spooky fish. The extra length helps create more tip speed for increased casting distance. An excellent choice for fishing buzz baits. NRX 853C JWR (Medium-Heavy Power) - A versatile medium-heavy rod with a light enough tip for smooth casting with sufficient power in the mid- and butt section to keep fish away from trouble. Fishes medium-sized jigs, plastic worms and soft jerk-baits with total precision. NRX 854C JWR (Heavy Power) - Magnum-powered big bass, jig and worm rod. A fast-action, power-oriented casting and pitching stick designed specifically for fishing big bass in heavy cover. NRX 873C CRR (Medium Heavy Power) - Designed to fish soft plastics on a leader behind a heavy sinker. The extra length moves a lot of line so you'll experience positive hook-sets. NRX 893C JWR (Medium-Heavy Power) - Designed to fish soft jerk-baits and Senko's, anglers find it an incredible jig and worm rod, too?especially in deep water. The extra length creates a much wider tip arc, which creates higher tip-speed, and that translates into increased casting distance.

G. Loomis NRX Trigger Rods $500 Hybrid Guide System combines 2 types of guides for enhanced sensitivity transfer Exclusive ''skeletonized'' reel seat Fuji titanium-framed SIC and REC Recoil black ion-coated nickel-titanium guides Incredibly light and extremely sensitive The G. Loomis NRX Trigger or Bass Casting Rods look like nothing G. Loomis has built before. They feel different too. They feel better. In fact, the NRX Trigger Rod is being touted as ''the Best Bass Rod Ever Built.'' Laminates, resin, mandrels, components?it has all been combined with astounding results! The G. Loomis NRX Trigger Rod utilizes a stiffer, lighter and higher density carbon married with Nano Silica resin systems. This is an incredibly lightweight, insanely sensitive pitching and casting rod for largemouth, smallmouth and spots. Made in USA. NRX Trigger Rod Lineup NRX 802C JWR (Medium Power) - Extremely versatile, capable of fishing light jigs, small worms, topwaters and even spinnerbaits. A really nice open-water rod, it?s effective when a finesse approach is required, especially for fishing ligher line in clear water conditions. NRX 803C JWR (Medium-Heavy Power) - Magnum tapered casting rod action. A unique blend of power and lightweight for fishing medium-sized jigs and soft plastics, especially for medium depths of 15' or less. Extra-fast tip. NRX 804C JWR (Heavy Power) - Powerful with excellent pitching control in close-quarters. Designed for fishing big jigs and soft plastics, but with NRX technology it's so incredibly light it doesn't seem possible that it can be so powerful. NRX 852C JWR (Medium Power) - For fishing clear water lakes and rivers where lighter line and long casts are required to catch spooky fish. The extra length helps create more tip speed for increased casting distance. An excellent choice for fishing buzz baits. NRX 853C JWR (Medium-Heavy Power) - A versatile medium-heavy rod with a light enough tip for smooth casting with sufficient power in the mid- and butt section to keep fish away from trouble. Fishes medium-sized jigs, plastic worms and soft jerk-baits with total precision. NRX 854C JWR (Heavy Power) - Magnum-powered big bass, jig and worm rod. A fast-action, power-oriented casting and pitching stick designed specifically for fishing big bass in heavy cover. NRX 873C CRR (Medium Heavy Power) - Designed to fish soft plastics on a leader behind a heavy sinker. The extra length moves a lot of line so you'll experience positive hook-sets. NRX 893C JWR (Medium-Heavy Power) - Designed to fish soft jerk-baits and Senko's, anglers find it an incredible jig and worm rod, too?especially in deep water. The extra length creates a much wider tip arc, which creates higher tip-speed, and that translates into increased casting distance.

G. Loomis NRX Trigger Rods $475 Hybrid Guide System combines 2 types of guides for enhanced sensitivity transfer Exclusive ''skeletonized'' reel seat Fuji titanium-framed SIC and REC Recoil black ion-coated nickel-titanium guides Incredibly light and extremely sensitive The G. Loomis NRX Trigger or Bass Casting Rods look like nothing G. Loomis has built before. They feel different too. They feel better. In fact, the NRX Trigger Rod is being touted as ''the Best Bass Rod Ever Built.'' Laminates, resin, mandrels, components?it has all been combined with astounding results! The G. Loomis NRX Trigger Rod utilizes a stiffer, lighter and higher density carbon married with Nano Silica resin systems. This is an incredibly lightweight, insanely sensitive pitching and casting rod for largemouth, smallmouth and spots. Made in USA. NRX Trigger Rod Lineup NRX 802C JWR (Medium Power) - Extremely versatile, capable of fishing light jigs, small worms, topwaters and even spinnerbaits. A really nice open-water rod, it?s effective when a finesse approach is required, especially for fishing ligher line in clear water conditions. NRX 803C JWR (Medium-Heavy Power) - Magnum tapered casting rod action. A unique blend of power and lightweight for fishing medium-sized jigs and soft plastics, especially for medium depths of 15' or less. Extra-fast tip. NRX 804C JWR (Heavy Power) - Powerful with excellent pitching control in close-quarters. Designed for fishing big jigs and soft plastics, but with NRX technology it's so incredibly light it doesn't seem possible that it can be so powerful. NRX 852C JWR (Medium Power) - For fishing clear water lakes and rivers where lighter line and long casts are required to catch spooky fish. The extra length helps create more tip speed for increased casting distance. An excellent choice for fishing buzz baits. NRX 853C JWR (Medium-Heavy Power) - A versatile medium-heavy rod with a light enough tip for smooth casting with sufficient power in the mid- and butt section to keep fish away from trouble. Fishes medium-sized jigs, plastic worms and soft jerk-baits with total precision. NRX 854C JWR (Heavy Power) - Magnum-powered big bass, jig and worm rod. A fast-action, power-oriented casting and pitching stick designed specifically for fishing big bass in heavy cover. NRX 873C CRR (Medium Heavy Power) - Designed to fish soft plastics on a leader behind a heavy sinker. The extra length moves a lot of line so you'll experience positive hook-sets. NRX 893C JWR (Medium-Heavy Power) - Designed to fish soft jerk-baits and Senko's, anglers find it an incredible jig and worm rod, too?especially in deep water. The extra length creates a much wider tip arc, which creates higher tip-speed, and that translates into increased casting distance.

G. Loomis NRX Trigger Rods $450 Hybrid Guide System combines 2 types of guides for enhanced sensitivity transfer Exclusive ''skeletonized'' reel seat Fuji titanium-framed SIC and REC Recoil black ion-coated nickel-titanium guides Incredibly light and extremely sensitive The G. Loomis NRX Trigger or Bass Casting Rods look like nothing G. Loomis has built before. They feel different too. They feel better. In fact, the NRX Trigger Rod is being touted as ''the Best Bass Rod Ever Built.'' Laminates, resin, mandrels, components?it has all been combined with astounding results! The G. Loomis NRX Trigger Rod utilizes a stiffer, lighter and higher density carbon married with Nano Silica resin systems. This is an incredibly lightweight, insanely sensitive pitching and casting rod for largemouth, smallmouth and spots. Made in USA. NRX Trigger Rod Lineup NRX 802C JWR (Medium Power) - Extremely versatile, capable of fishing light jigs, small worms, topwaters and even spinnerbaits. A really nice open-water rod, it?s effective when a finesse approach is required, especially for fishing ligher line in clear water conditions. NRX 803C JWR (Medium-Heavy Power) - Magnum tapered casting rod action. A unique blend of power and lightweight for fishing medium-sized jigs and soft plastics, especially for medium depths of 15' or less. Extra-fast tip. NRX 804C JWR (Heavy Power) - Powerful with excellent pitching control in close-quarters. Designed for fishing big jigs and soft plastics, but with NRX technology it's so incredibly light it doesn't seem possible that it can be so powerful. NRX 852C JWR (Medium Power) - For fishing clear water lakes and rivers where lighter line and long casts are required to catch spooky fish. The extra length helps create more tip speed for increased casting distance. An excellent choice for fishing buzz baits. NRX 853C JWR (Medium-Heavy Power) - A versatile medium-heavy rod with a light enough tip for smooth casting with sufficient power in the mid- and butt section to keep fish away from trouble. Fishes medium-sized jigs, plastic worms and soft jerk-baits with total precision. NRX 854C JWR (Heavy Power) - Magnum-powered big bass, jig and worm rod. A fast-action, power-oriented casting and pitching stick designed specifically for fishing big bass in heavy cover. NRX 873C CRR (Medium Heavy Power) - Designed to fish soft plastics on a leader behind a heavy sinker. The extra length moves a lot of line so you'll experience positive hook-sets. NRX 893C JWR (Medium-Heavy Power) - Designed to fish soft jerk-baits and Senko's, anglers find it an incredible jig and worm rod, too?especially in deep water. The extra length creates a much wider tip arc, which creates higher tip-speed, and that translates into increased casting distance.

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G.Loomis Drop Shot Rods $260 Extremely quick taper, soft tip for twitchin' in place! The G. Loomis Drop Shot Rods offer the perfect balance of subtlety and strength to enable anglers to take finesse fishing to its zenith. Incredibly light, sensitive and responsive, Drop Shot Rods are built with the power to bury a hook at long range without a sweep set. Fitted with Fuji Alconite guides, Fuji ECS blank-thru reel seat and premium cork handle. 1-piece rods. Action: UL = Ultra Light M = Medium