Three Great (and Cheap!) Fishing Rods

Let’s be honest: not everyone is obsessed with fishing. For the non-fish-freaks among us, buying complicated fish-finding equipment, renting a boat, and pursuing the biggest species isn’t always a possibility. Of course, that doesn’t mean we’re not avid fishermen once you put a rod in our hands.

If you plan on getting outdoors this summer and hitting some freshwater lakes for some quick fishing, and you don’t have any fishing rods to borrow, you’ll most likely be in the market for a new rod. You’ll need something simple and strong, designed for fresh water but capable of handling some big catches, should they come your way. With that in mind, here are some fishing rod suppliers that offer you options that won’t bust your “activities” budget.

The Ugly Stick Fishing Rod is considered one of the strongest fishing rods available for cheap. A quick search online will yield prices of around thirty dollars for one of these rods. With durability and strength as the highly-touted strong points, you’ll also make sure that those thirty dollars stretch far with each use. These are great options for the amateur fisherman who only wants to use the fishing rod a few times throughout the summer.

Shimano Fishing Rods are similarly strong options with perhaps a greater degree in variety. You can try everything from a Deep Drop Trolling Rod to casting and spinning rods with longer handles. If you are a beginner, the choices might be a little bit overwhelming, but you can start with a nice, cheap basic fishing rod if it all gets a little confusing. Be sure to look for sets that the whole family can enjoy.

Finally, the Falcon Original Freshwater rod is a simple, no-frills attached fishing rod that makes casting easy and fishing even easier. A Falcon Rod is designed to withstand the kind of fish you might expect to find in freshwater lakes and streams – perfect for anyone who wants to do some fishing off the pier or in a small boat. If you need a fishing rod in a hurry and you see the name “Falcon,” you won’t be going wrong.

Heading into any outdoorsman’s store, the choices can seem daunting, but if you know what you want your rod for, and know what you should expect to pay for it, there shouldn’t be anything overwhelming about buying a fishing rod. If you’re still confused, try borrowing a friend’s rod and find out what kind of rod you enjoy most.

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Posted by Hike Camp Fish on January 12, 2010 in fishing, product review. You can skip to the end and leave a response. Pinging is currently not allowed.