James RickardProper rod storage
January 16th 2010 01:19
If you're not going to be fishing for a long period of time such as I'm experiencing with the cold weather, proper storage of your fishing rod is imperative!
It's tempting to lean your rod against the wall or stick it in the corner and forget about it. However, this is the last thing you and to do! Leaning a rod against the wall can cause it to warp over time and reduce its effectiveness. Further, in the case of expensive bamboo fly rods, you're making the rod virtually useless because a warped rod is difficult to cast accurately.
Even if you keep your fishing rod in the garage or attic, proper storage is fairly easy.
A simple method is to buy a couple screw in hooks from the local hardware store. Then, just screw them into existing studs of the wall or even ceiling if you want your rod out of the way. All you do is lay your rod across the hooks. It's a good idea to have one hook right in front of the reel and the other hook in the next stud. This may not seem like much for a 6 or 76 foot rod but it prevents the rod from sagging under it's own weight and creating the warp we are trying to prevent. If your rod tips at the handle end, that's a sure sign you're reel is too heavy and you should think about a trip to the sporting goods store.
It's tempting to lean your rod against the wall or stick it in the corner and forget about it. However, this is the last thing you and to do! Leaning a rod against the wall can cause it to warp over time and reduce its effectiveness. Further, in the case of expensive bamboo fly rods, you're making the rod virtually useless because a warped rod is difficult to cast accurately.
Even if you keep your fishing rod in the garage or attic, proper storage is fairly easy.
A simple method is to buy a couple screw in hooks from the local hardware store. Then, just screw them into existing studs of the wall or even ceiling if you want your rod out of the way. All you do is lay your rod across the hooks. It's a good idea to have one hook right in front of the reel and the other hook in the next stud. This may not seem like much for a 6 or 76 foot rod but it prevents the rod from sagging under it's own weight and creating the warp we are trying to prevent. If your rod tips at the handle end, that's a sure sign you're reel is too heavy and you should think about a trip to the sporting goods store.
Remember to take the hooks outta yer pocket before ya sit down!
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