can some one please explain to me what different types of rods are for, i no fly rods and spinning rods, ive been buying some rods ive bought a feeder rod and a carp rod, and a match rod, what the difference???

a feeder rod is for using the feeder and the match rod is for match fishing allways wondered the same meself chris
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they all do the same job i got a shakespere carp rod with two tips, a shimano math rod and a sil star feeder rod and a bait runner for 75 quid i dont thinik i did two bad

dog_man wrote:

can some one please explain to me what different types of rods are for, i no fly rods and spinning rods, ive been buying some rods ive bought a feeder rod and a carp rod, and a match rod, what the difference???

Hi,a feeder rod is used for feeder fishing,which is when you attatch a feeder(either a wire cage or a blockend tube with holes in) to the end of your terminal tackle to carry some ground bait or free bait samples to help you to get a small carpet of bait out very near your hook bait.

A carp rod is a rod that has a heavy test curve(harder to put a bend in it)that is usually used for fishing for carp,but,it can just as well be used when fishing for pike,especially if it has a test curve of 2.5lbs - 3.5lbs.These rods are normally used in conjunctioon with a ledger system,although the more forgiving ones(2lbs)can be used when fishing with floaters(breadflake/dog biscuits)on the top of the water.

A match rod is used for float fishing usually on moving water(river)but,can be used on still waters as well,these are usually between 12ft - 14ft,which aids you when casting with a float in deeper water.

If I could give you any advice,it would be to buy a couple of fishing magazines(anglers mail or something similar)these have a lot of very easy to follow tips on not just how to fish,but,how to set up your rod and reel and your terminal tackle(hook end tackle).This would give you a proper idea of what sort of fishing you intend to do,and,it will save the tackle shop owner selling you stuff that you just don't need!!!
If you have any problems at all then you can PM me,and,I will do my best to help you..............................martin.
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thanks for that info martin i know what match rod is for now i allways just thought it was for match fishing
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thanks for that martin i never new their was that much to all the different rods still cant beat using a centre pin on a litte river though. im looking forward to fishing now

dog_man wrote:

thanks for that martin i never new their was that much to all the different rods still cant beat using a centre pin on a litte river though. im looking forward to fishing now

Unfortunately there is an awful lot more to it than that,but,it is no good trying to do everything at once.You do however have to make it a easy as you can to fish with the tackle that you have at your disposal.A lot of anglers these days seem to want to make everything difficult for themselves and they also seem to complicate things unnecessarily.The best tip you will ever get is to 'KEEP THINGS SIMPLE'......especially wth your end tackle!......................martin.
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