The Benefits of a Good Rod
Some people skimp on their fishing rods and pay way too much for other items. I can’t emphasize enough the importance of a good quality fishing rod. A rod needs to be strong and sensitive. I used to have trouble with rods myself. In fact I have a notorious reputation for breaking rods, on the hookset no less. I once borrowed a rod, made three casts, and hooked a fish and snapped the rod. In fact I have caught the blunt end of many jokes about it. I finally found the answer a good rod with a good warranty. I now have more than one
Shimano Crucial series rod. These rods are extremely sensitive and strong. The waranty on these rods is also very good. They have an over the counter exchange policy for the life of the rod. This means if the rod breaks under normal fishing conditions they will swap you a new rod at a
Shimano dealer. A cheap rod will sacrifice certain important factors either sensitivity, strength or both. If a rod is not sensitive enough you will certainly miss valuable bites. On the other hand if a rod is not strong enough it will most likely not hold up to the strains of fighting a good fish. Next time you are rod shopping save up a little bit more money and splurge on a better rod you wont regret the choice.