James RickardCasting and balanced rods
January 8th 2010 01:08
This video will give you instructions on how to cast a spinning reel but I was interested at the mention of balance because it's something I never really though about.
Balance can refer to the rod but when it really comes into play is when you mate a reel to a fishing rod.
Balance can refer to the rod but when it really comes into play is when you mate a reel to a fishing rod.
As the video points out, you should have a balance point right at the reel seat--where the reel attaches to to the rod.
If you've gone down to the sporting goods store, bait shop, or even Wal-Mart, you've probably seen guys taking rods off the rack, shaking them or tipping the rods up and down in an effort to check their balance because few things in angling are worse that throwing out a lure and then trying to reel it back a few times with a rod and reel combination that throw everything out of kilter.
Rod balance is not something I would advise a novice to worry about. If you are just starting out, most manufacturers make kits that are pretty well balance to begin with. It's when you think you know what you're doing that you screw up. Trust me--I now that for a fact!
If you've gone down to the sporting goods store, bait shop, or even Wal-Mart, you've probably seen guys taking rods off the rack, shaking them or tipping the rods up and down in an effort to check their balance because few things in angling are worse that throwing out a lure and then trying to reel it back a few times with a rod and reel combination that throw everything out of kilter.
Rod balance is not something I would advise a novice to worry about. If you are just starting out, most manufacturers make kits that are pretty well balance to begin with. It's when you think you know what you're doing that you screw up. Trust me--I now that for a fact!
Remember to take the hooks outta yer pocket before ya sit down!
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