Knowing how to store fishing rods properly can save you from a broken tip, damaged guide, or reel that needs attention before your next trip. Rods are designed to bend under controlled fishing loads, but they are not designed to be crushed beneath tackle bags, knocked against garage walls, or left under constant pressure. You…
A damaged rod guide insert can look like a tiny problem until line starts fraying for no obvious reason. A chip in the ring, a rough edge or a completely missing insert puts the fishing line in contact with a surface it was never meant to run across. Fortunately, it does not normally mean the…
Are 2 piece rods good enough to choose instead of a one-piece rod? In most situations, yes. A well-made two-piece fishing rod can cast, detect bites, and fight fish extremely well while being much easier to transport and store. The main difference is the ferrule — the joint connecting the two sections — which introduces…