When you start out to go bass fishing

When you start out to go bass fishing, you will need the right equipment. One of the most important tools you can take with you is the right bass fishing rod.

However, choosing the right bass fishing rods from the many different types of rods out there can sometimes be a difficult choice. It will require a little background work before you can be sure you are getting the right fishing rod for you.

If you're going to a local discount store or fishing supply shop, you might see a large selection and this can make it difficult to choose the right one for you. To help narrow down your large selection, it helps to know if you will be spinning or bait-casting with the rod.

Then some other things to think about are:
* What length do you need/ want?
* What kind of power will you need?
* What type of grips is most comfortable for you?
* How many line guides do you need on your rod?
* Will the rod you're considering have the proper action?
* What kind of presentation will you use the rod for?

All of these questions apply to how your rod will react when you use it while casting. This is important to bass fishing because it can greatly affect your ability to catch the fish you're after. Sometimes when people go shopping for a fishing rod, especially if they are inexperienced, they choose a rod based more on what it looks like than on what it can actually do for them while fishing.

There are different choices in bass fishing rods today. You need to know what these are so that you can learn the differences in them and how to choose the right one.

Here are the basics:
* Blade, Spoon or Stickbait rod: This is usually made from Modulus graphite and is about six feet long with a fast action and medium to heavy power range. You should find six eyes as well as the top and it should have the grip material of your choice.
* Heavy Cover rod: This is usually used for flipping and pitching and it's usually made from a high Modulus graphite. It's about seven feet in length and gives a fast to extra fast power.
* Carolina Rig rod: This is also a high Modulus Rod of about six to seven feet long. This can be both casting or spinning with fast action and medium to heavy power.
* Crankbait rod: This is sometimes called a "Balsa wood Stickbait" rod and it is usually made of composite or fiberglass. It's casting or spinning rod and is about six feet and six inches to seven feet long. It has moderate action and a medium power.
* Topwater rod: Now this is a fiberglass or composite rod and this is because it's softer has more give when you set your hook. This is usually five foot six inches to about six feet in length. It has a moderate action and medium power.