Walking into a shop to buy a fishing rod can be a daunting task, more often than not the rods are grouped together, and what it can look like is a labyrinth of different length, action, and power rods. Some will be the same length, but will have a different handle, or line rating, or lure rating. In this Short Strike, we will go over the different scenarios for when to use certain rods. As with everything in fishing, there is no right or wrong answer. We highly recommend putting your hands on different styles and seeing what fits right for you.

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