Confused about some fishing rods I got.
Apr 5, 2020 19:06:08 #
I told my father-in-law I was getting into fishing with my daughters and he said he had some fishing rods he could send me. I got the rods today and I don’t know what type of rod they are or how to use them. I’d look up a YouTube video but don’t know what they’re called.
They are 10’ and 12’ long. They don’t have reels, and they only have a hoop on the tip (no hoops along the length of the pole. They have a line tied to the tip of the pole only.
Any clues? Thank you.
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by Lacagada
They are 10’ and 12’ long. They don’t have reels, and they only have a hoop on the tip (no hoops along the length of the pole. They have a line tied to the tip of the pole only.
Any clues? Thank you.
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by Lacagada
Apr 5, 2020 19:06:12 #
Apr 5, 2020 19:06:16 #
Yes! I looked it up like that and that’s what they are. Probably not the best type of pole for an 9-year old, a 7-year old, and a 5- year old, huh?
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by Lacagada
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by Lacagada
Apr 5, 2020 19:06:19 #
Actually theyre not bad for younger kids. No reel mechanism to fumble up. But not what people normally think about when they say fishing pole. I used to make my own cane poles when i was younger and they work fine. Theres a distance limit, theyre a little tricky to cast and if something big takes it you risk losing it because of not having a drag system. However to learn or get started these are probably one of the better options.
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by HanikMorrow
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by HanikMorrow
Apr 5, 2020 19:06:26 #
Those are great rods to start with for a kid. My first rods as a kid were cane type rods. My brothers were 9 and 5 I was 7. No moving part east to swing out to the water and long enough to see the tip moving.
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by rogershruber
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by rogershruber
Apr 5, 2020 19:06:31 #
If they're too heavy for the kids to catch small panfish then you should look into getting some cheap spincasting rod combo's (like $20) which are great for children though the parent should learn how to fix them if the line gets jammed/tangled inside though.
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by Metalkon
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by Metalkon
Apr 5, 2020 21:01:53 #
FS Digest wrote:
Yes! I looked it up like that and that’s what they are. Probably not the best type of pole for an 9-year old, a 7-year old, and a 5- year old, huh?
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by Lacagada
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by Lacagada
What? Cane poles or Tenkara rods? Do they telescope? And, those should be perfect for kids. I'll wager that's how most of us ol fogies on the stage started out and those are what got us hooked.
Apr 5, 2020 23:25:18 #
Apr 6, 2020 13:13:39 #
eddierbias
Loc: Texas Panhandle Pampa 79065
This dock demon set up is great for kids. Buy 4-5 of them on sale for less than $10 put them in your trunk.When fishing and you see a kid using a stick with line, hook, float found on the bank give him one. Or when he is watching his friends and and he has no fishing stuff give him one. This act of kindness will be one you won,t forget. Was learned by experience. 
Apr 6, 2020 13:59:40 #
GlsJr40
Loc: Dallas, Tx.
I suggest instead of tying the line to the tip eyelet, run the line through the eyelet and down to near the holding area and tie it to the pole there.
Apr 6, 2020 14:11:13 #
Cubsfan
Loc: Destin Florida
Cane pole , that’s where it started . What a great beginning to a long journey.
Apr 6, 2020 17:34:44 #
The advice you got about running the line thru the tip top guide and tying to but of the rod is good advice. These rods are fine for small fish, but may be a bit challenging for larger fish when it comes to landing as well as if that larger fish takes off as one person said, then you are going to need higher Lb rated line. Another thing you might consider is that there are quite cheap telescoping rods out there as well as reels. These rods make it a little easier to transport to the fishing hole if you are going to be driving to it. FINALLY, I CAN'T THINK OF A BETTER THING TO TEACH A KID TO DO AS FISHING. GOOD ON YOU!
Apr 6, 2020 17:45:08 #
Spiritof27 wrote:
What? Cane poles or Tenkara rods? Do they telescope? And, those should be perfect for kids. I'll wager that's how most of us ol fogies on the stage started out and those are what got us hooked.
I got started on a Johnson Spincast reel ('50s vintage) and rod combo I stole from my (I use this term reluctantly) father. He never knew what happened to it.
But then I discovered Daiwa gear and that was it. Hence the handle.
DoD hated Daiwa gear but by then I was making myh own money and bought what I wanted. I truly envy those of you who had wonderful, nurturing parents. Mine damaged me for life. I've spent YEARS in therapy and I'm sorry to say, you NEVER get over it. The scars are permanent.
Apr 6, 2020 19:04:25 #
Apr 6, 2020 20:02:37 #
Look up Calcutta rods.
We used something like that catching snook in Florida.
We used something like that catching snook in Florida.
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