On those rare days when you aren't bass
fishing, have you ever watched the tournament golfers with their matched
sets of
golf clubs. While they're all somewhat different, each club has a similar
feel to the golf pro.
The same applies to fishing tackle. If you have
an XYZ rod and a PDQ rod, they usually have a different feel to them.
Similar
reels from different manufacturers DO feel different in size, shape,
and mechanical feel. The best way to maintain consistency is to find
a rod
and reel manufacturer and stick with them, purchasing specific outfits
as the need arises (and finances allow).
If you look in the rod locker
of my Ranger 518DVX, you will find two brands: Grandt Rods and Quantum
Energy reels. Having tried several different brands of rods and reels,
I have found that these work the best for me. But, the important thing
is that they have a similar feel. When I pick up my trigger- handled
spinnerbait outfit there isn't any noticeable difference on how it feels
in my hand,
or whether it has a more mechanical feeling than any other outfit in
my rod locker.
So if you find a brand of rods and reels that work for
you,
work on building a set of them. If you
haven’t found any specific brands check out Grandt Rods (www.grandtrods.com)
and Quantum (www.quantumfishing.com), you'll be glad you did.
There are so
many variables in bass fishing already minimizing the mechanical feel of
your equipment
will put you farther ahead of the game.
Jeff Morton
If you have any questions on bass
fishing, please contact me at jeffmorton@gofishmidwest.com.
While you're
at it, check
out Go FISH Midwest (www.gofishmidwest.com) YOUR source for Midwest fishing
information and more!
About the Author
Jeff Morton is a tournament
angler who
fishes the Wal- Mart Bass Fishing League Great Lakes Division and the
Northland Bass River Circuit. Jeff also writes for several web sites
including GoFISHMidwest.com
and ProBass.net. His sponsors include Ranger Boats, Bedford Sales, Jim
Grandt Custom Rods, Bill Stasek Chevrolet, Herbie's Magic Dust and
Just Hank's Custom
Embroidery and Digitizing.
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