Or both. Brian Grossenbacher, Montana-based guide and photographer : If you plan to fish out of a drift boat, I highly recommend going with the longer rod. But there are differences, and anglers with even a modicum of casting experience will be able to notice some of them. The first is that casters often find shorter rods to be more accurate, especially at shorter casting ranges. For a more detailed discussion of this issue, take a look my article on casting accuracy here on MidCurrent.
It is not at all unusual for different lengths of rod—in the same product line by the same manufacturer—to differ slightly in terms of both rod action and stiffness.
Of course, there is an argument for the 9-foot rod: 6 inches of extra rod length offers a slight advantage in mending and line control, especially at longer fishing distances and the weight difference and accuracy issues, says the 9-foot rod fan, are not that big a deal. What do I do personally?
I base my decision on the size of water I am fishing. Carl McNeil, New Zealand-based casting instructor and filmmaker: Keeping in mind that a fly rod is simply a flexible lever, a longer lever will do a more effective job of throwing a longer line, all things being equal. The extra length also offers some advantages when mending and roll casting. However, longer rods make things a little more difficult when it comes to netting fish, presenting casts in and around overhanging vegetation, and fishing smaller streams.
If I was fishing smaller streams with lots of over hanging trees and vegetation, the shorter rod would prove far more versatile. There is something about that extra 6 inches to trade up to a 9-footer that changes the character of a rod.
Fast-action fly rods aren't the best to learn on, and also lack the small stream flexibility that slow-action and mid-action fly rods provide. By and large, most new anglers will want to go with a mid-action fly rod unless the bulk of their fishing will occur on very small streams in which case a slow-action fly rod may be a better choice. New anglers will also want to remove all real expensive fly rods from the list, too.
Finally, new anglers who are "starting with nothing" in terms of fly fishing gear almost certainly will want to buy what is known as a "Fly Rod Combo. Moreover, the price savings on fly rod combos is often significant compared to buying individual pieces separately.
The Orvis Clearwater Fly Rod and related combo that includes the line and reel , which is also available is ideal for beginners. Beginners will be in no rush to upgrade from this combo I still have mine and use it often.
Other good combos for beginners and intermediate anglers are available from Cabela's, St. Croix, Sage, and G. Offline, any quality fly shop should have a good selection of quality fly rods from various manufacturers. There are many high-quality fly rods available. If you're interested in purchasing a high-end fly rod, the following fly rod brands are suggested.
All these rods are available through several dedicated fly fishing shops. Top-End brands of fly rods are made by the following manufacturers.
Anglers who purchase anything but the very introductory rods from these manufacturers are likely to never outgrow them:. The best place to purchase these higher-end fly rods is from reputable fly shops. Good fly shops to purchase these fly rods from include:. A rods action is normally categorised into heavy , medium and light.
Light is my preferred rod action. Rod lengths that suit Trout fishing normally range from 6 to 8 feet. The longer the rod, the easier it is to control or play a fish that is hooked. In the lower streams that are scrubby and overgrown with blackberries I find a shorter, punchier and more accurate rod is invaluable.
Anything between 6 and 6ft 10in will work well. Anywhere in the kg range is a good place to start when targeting trout in streams. When casting deep divers stepping the rod weight up to a kg will be a necessity. Another useful tip is to match the casting weight of your rod to the lures weight you would mostly cast e. When fishing clear streams on a sunny day for trout that are easily spooked, some fly anglers have been known to sand off the clear reflective coating on their rather expensive fly rods in order to reduce the glare and not give away their presence to a feeding trout.
Some spinning rod manufactures have taken note of this and offer rods with a matt finish rather than a high gloss and this is an important tick on my checklist when selecting a rod. This rod, in particular, is designed specifically for trout fish, unlike any other rod in the review. Loomis are one of the best at making rods in my opinion, and if I had the money, I would only buy from them.
This spinning fishing rod, in particular, is designed specifically for trout, unlike any other rod in the review. It uses a carbon fiber blend only G. Loomis uses and is an amazing performance spinning fishing rod. The fiber blend makes it tough, durable, sensitive, light, and expensive. But, if you want your fishing experience to be the best possible fishing experience, then it might be worth spending a bit extra on this rod.
This means you can fish and catch trout in peace without the worry of your reel landing by your feet. The spinning rods for trout are available in a large range that mixes length, rod power, line weight, and action, so you can find the ideal match for your fishing needs. The Ugly Stik rod has been around for years and has made a name for itself as one of the hardest rods to break the world over.
The only concern is that some Ugly Stik veterans have seen a drop in quality and believe the build is a bit different and not as tough as it used to be. The composite is also what allows this Ugly Stik rod to be so affordable but it also makes it heavy. This will give you the length you need for casting well while trout fishing but not be too long to see you snagging yourself on the bank. This is a fast action rod for trout that has great sensitivity in the tip to help your trout fishing excel.
It comes as a two-piece that packs up pretty small making it much easier to travel with. The top end of the line is perhaps a little high for trout fishing but is ideal in terms of versatility.
You could very easily find yourself fishing for larger species with this rod. The aim is to experience the excitement of catching trout, rather than just winching them in. You want the trout to give you a run for your money. The best spinning rods for trout are designed to provide as much contact and feeling as possible. The best trout spinning rod is light, with a length around ft, and has the right power and action ratings, which we will discuss later.
The length of the rod of a trout spinning rod defines a few things and can range from ft long. This will give you a long enough cast while being short enough to fish tight to any snags that might be behind you when trout fishing. The spinning rods power rating defines how stiff, thick, and therefore how powerful it is. The best spinning rod for trout is designed to provide enough bendiness to enjoy catching them, and because trout are on the smaller side, the best trout rod for fishing will be a one that bends easily.
The best spinning rod power rating for trout is either ultralight, light, or medium-light power rating. For most trout fishing, aim for an ultra light to light action fishing rod. Ultralight spinning pole power will be the most sporting and maybe the best for fun, but it would have to be used as a dedicated rod for trout fishing and other fish of similar size.
A medium-light rod power will allow you to enjoy trout fishing for smaller fish and be more versatile as it will handle larger fish species. Slow action rods will bend near the butt section, a medium in the middle, and a fast action rod at the tip.
This is especially useful when fish like trout are likely to bite very subtly. The rod bending near the butt section allows the full length of the rod to load, giving you extra momentum for your cast, and hopefully increasing your distance.
Slow rods are a bit sluggish when it comes to sensitivity though, and more suited to heavy weight fishing where currents are prevalent and the longest of casts required.
The fishing rod materials used for the best trout fishing rods vary quite a bit. The main three materials trout fishing rods are made from are fiberglass, graphite, and carbon fiber, graphite is one of the most common. Slow action is not something we want, as it will make the rod sluggish and harder to feel bites.
In the end you may end up missing a lot of opportunities with a slow rod. They are the best for a trout fishing rod, as they will provide the fast action, strength, and sensitivity that is best for trout fishing. You would still get the benefit of the graphite in the spinning rod but for a smaller price.
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