Are 2 piece spinning rods good?
A 2-piece spinning rod is convenient because you can easily break the pole down into two sections to fit it in your backpack, luggage, or within your vehicle or boat when it’s not in use. These fishing rods are great for beginners, but they are also an excellent option for experienced fishermen.
Will Shimano replace a broken rod?
Warranty handling If, having inspected the reel or rod, Shimano accepts that the product is defective; Shimano will (in its sole discretion) either repair or replace the product without charge.
What size rod is best for spinning?
The shortest spinning rod length I would recommend is 7ft and the longest length is 10ft. Shorter than this can be useful when spinning close in to shore from a boat, because length is a liability in a boat. Longer rods (10ft) can be useful for getting extra distance when fishing with mackerel feathers.
Is a 2 piece rod bad?
Are 2 Piece Surf Rods Good The short answer is an emphatic YES! While it’s true that, in the past, the connection joint of 2 piece rods used to be pretty bad. Many of them were made of metal, and would separate easily when you didn’t want them to. This is no longer the case.
Is a 2 piece rod better than 1 piece?
The answer really comes down to fishing style. If you’re a bank fisherman or fishing from a smaller boat there are huge advantages to two-piece fishing rods. Under virtually any other circumstance the advantages of a one-piece rod far outweigh any disadvantages!
What do the letters mean on Shimano rods?
Letters and their meaning “SS” is “super shallow spool” or super small spool which is the smallest and lightest spool available. “C” in the beginning stands for “compact body” which means that everything except spool is one size smaller or more compact. For example “C3000” reel will have “2500” body but “3000” spool.
Are Shimano reels lifetime warranty?
Shimano’s limited lifetime warranty has always been limited to protecting the rod against non-conformities in material and workmanship. While frequently misunderstood, the limited lifetime warranty has never been an unconditional warranty that covers normal wear and tear, accidents or abuse.
How far can you cast a spinning rod?
According to a lot of great anglers, extending your range 10 to 15 yards is very doable for most of us. Casts out to 50, 55 or even 60 yards are in the ballpark if we gear up and get the mechanics of the cast just right, these pros tell us.
How do I know what size rod I need?
Rod length is measured from the end of your handle to the end of your rod’s tip and can heavily influence your casting abilities. In general, smaller fishing rods cast shorter distances, while longer fishing rods cast longer distances.
What is the difference between a casting and spinning rod?
A spinning rod is a particular type of a fishing rod that comes in many sizes from a light action one to medium one and a stout spinning rod. A casting rod is a type of fishing rod that is bent over as the eyelets take an upward position when the fish pulls the lines of the casting rod.