For regular fishing with a casting rod, you can easily group the lengths like this:
5-6 feet - Children/juniors 6-7 feet - Easy to handle - Perfect for boats. 7-9 feet - Most popular, especially for fishing from shore. 9+ feet - Coastal fishing and river fishing, etc.
Rod length when transported
Refers to how many centimeters long the disassembled rod is. This can be good to know if you’re traveling or packing it into a motorcycle bag.
Rod length in feet/inches
Refers to the rod’s length in feet and inches. 1 foot (') = 30.48 centimeters. One inch (') = 2.54 centimeters
Rod length in cm
Refers to the rod’s length in centimeters (cm).
Rod type
Refers to which type of rod this product pairs with. The most common rod types are spinning rods and casting rods. Casting rods pair with trolling reels, saltwater reels, low-profile reels, and baitcasting reels. Spinning rods pair with spinning reels.
Number of sections
Refers to how many parts the rod consists of. The more parts, the easier the rod is to transport.
Weight class (lb)
The weight class refers to how powerful the rod is. The more pounds (lb) a rod is rated for, the stronger it is. A rod rated for 50 pounds (lb) can lift 22.7 kilos. 1 pound (lb) = 0.45359237 kg.
Weight class (kg)
The weight class of a rod refers to how many kilos (kg) the rod can handle. The higher the number, the stronger the rod.
Fish species
Here, we’ve categorized the products based on which fish you want to hook. We’ve relied on what manufacturers specify, but also on experience of what usually works. The list could almost be endless, and many things work for more species than we’ve listed, so don’t be afraid to experiment.
