Understanding All Things Fishing Rods with Tom Roper

About this episode

This episode helps anglers better understand the details to consider when picking out a fishing rod.

This episode helps anglers better understand the details to consider (and what they mean) when picking out a fishing rod, including rod power and action, line and lure rating, components (guide and grip options), and blank composition.

People in this episode

Guest: Tom Roper

Topics covered

• fishing rods
• rod power
• rod action
• line rating
• lure rating
• components
• guide options
• grip options
• blank composition

Keywords

• anglers
• fishing gear
• rod selection

Mentioned in this episode

Products: fishing rods

Books & works: Understanding All Things Fishing Rods

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