Reviews of new fishing gear. Review of the best fishing spinning rods by price and quality. Rod whip materials
The desire to master spinning predator fishing pushes the novice angler to purchase his first rod. Stores are filled with spinning rods from different manufacturers in a wide price range.
To choose a suitable fishing rod, you need to turn to experienced spinning comrades. And if there is no one to help, you will have to familiarize yourself with the basic criteria for selecting a spinning rod yourself.
You need to start with the fact that a spinning rod is a rod equipped with guide rings and a holder for. The reel is equipped with an artificial one with a hook attached to the end. With a sharp swing of the rod, the bait is thrown into the water, and then the reel handle slowly rotates, the fishing line is wound up, and “plays” in the water, reminding a predator of a small sick fish.
Spinning rods differ in length, blank material, action, test and price.
The length of a spinning rod has a significant impact on casting range, comfort of moving along the shore, and ease of landing large fish.
For fishing on a small river or lake, as well as when fishing from a boat, a spinning rod with a length of 2.1-2.4 m is sufficient. If fishing most often takes place on large rivers and reservoirs from the shore, then you will be able to cast the bait far with a 2.7-m rod. 3m.
Form material
Currently, manufacturers produce several types of fishing rods.
- Fiberglass. Spinning rods made from this material are durable and flexible. They are characterized by the lowest cost, having such disadvantages as heavy weight and low sensitivity.
- Carbon fiber. The most expensive fishing rods are made of carbon fiber, they are also called coal, carbon or graphite. The spinning rod has high sensitivity, elasticity and lightness. Among the disadvantages, it is necessary to note the high cost and tendency to breakage.
- Composite Combining the ratio of fiberglass and carbon fiber has resulted in the creation of lightweight and durable rods with satisfactory sensitivity and an affordable price.
Depending on how much the rod blank bends when casting bait or when fishing, three types of action are distinguished.
A fast action is characterized by bending only the rod tip. A slow action rod bends completely when loaded, while medium action spinning rods occupy an intermediate position.
To practically find out the action of the rod, you need to ask the seller or partner to hold the tip of the rod, and lift the spinning rod up yourself. Depending on the force applied, you will see how the rod bends under different loads.
Test load
The choice of test parameters depends on the weight of the bait and the method of wiring it. So, for fishing with rotating spoons weighing 5-10 g, a spinning rod with a dough of 5-20 g is required. When jig fishing with bait weighing 20-40 g, it will be good to show every touch of the bait to the bottom with a rod with a dough of 10-50 g. The more expensive the spinning rod, the the test limit is more precisely defined.
The combination of blank, test, action, and rings affects the sensitivity of a spinning rod. But even a high-quality fishing rod can become “insensible” if it is not equipped correctly. It is very important to select a reel, fishing line, equipment and other little things (leashes, fasteners, swivels, carabiners) for a specific spinning rod.
It is almost impossible for a beginner to determine and evaluate the sensitivity of a fishing rod. This requires experience, as well as working with different fishing rods. But you can try to choose a more sensitive rod in the store based on two main parameters.
- Spinning rod weight. The sensitivity of a rod directly depends on its weight. The lighter the fishing rod, the higher its sensitivity.
- The time the rod returns to its original position after shaking. To determine this parameter, you need to take the spinning rod by the handle and shake it. The faster the rod tip stops twitching, the more sensitive the spinning rod is.
Spinning rods vary quite a bit in cost. The cheapest fiberglass models can be purchased for around 1,000 rubles, while high-quality spinning rods for professionals cost from 6,000 rubles and above.
However, only experienced spinners who have tested more than one rod will be able to appreciate all the advantages of a branded “stick”.
How to choose a spinning rod for a beginner
It is quite difficult for a beginning spinning fisher to navigate the abundance of fishing rods. It is best to start with a simple universal “stick” in the budget category.
When choosing your first spinning rod, you should rely on the experience of friends and acquaintances. Be sure to take into account the fishing conditions that will occur during fishing, as well as the size and type of predator. A novice spinning rod should not chase after expensive branded rods.
It is better to spend more time in the store and choose a budget but high-quality fishing rod. Perhaps it will become the first stage in the development of a future professional spinning player.
Each fisherman has chosen for himself once and for all the bait of his favorite company, but unfortunately the crisis has not bypassed the prices of quality brands, and “China” is more expensive to buy. Fortunately, there are some Chinese baits that deserve your attention, both in price and, no matter how strange it may sound, in quality. The hero of this review will be a wobbler, which in its characteristics is not inferior to baits from famous brands and is worthy of our attention. So, meet Tsuribito Jerkbait.
ZIPBAITS Trick Shad 70SP - the trickster among wobblers
I love wobblers from Zipbaits, because they sometimes do things that a regular wobbler will never be able to replicate. Everyone probably remembers the wonderful khamsin or rigga, which were distinguished by their special catchability and play, and then I recently got into my hands a wobbler from Zipov, the very name of which says that it is not some simple suspender or shad, but the most a real trickster. I'm talking about the ZIPBAITS Trick Shad 70SP. If such well-known manufacturers call their creation that, it means that the wobbler is doing something special. Having turned this beauty in my hands, I decided to take it fishing to see why the Trick Shad is so different from its brothers.
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I am a slightly conservative person and if I give preference to some brands or companies, it’s forever. But recently I decided to break away from my habits and try Forest products in practice. The main factor was that this company is quite famous in narrow circles, and they are also Japanese, and Japanese quality is cool. I planned to take several different lures from Forest, but unfortunately, by the time my desire came true, I was only able to take one lure for the test, namely the iFish FT 50S.
I started to get interested in fishing quite a long time ago, back in childhood. Back then, my grandfather took me along all the rivers in the Pskov region on his rubber boat and I remember this sweet moment when you hold a spinning rod in your hands and feel that yes, it’s biting. Of course, in those days there was not such a variety of different baits that fish would more than willingly bite on, but still, everything that happened then remained in my heart forever. Time has passed and I only recently began to get involved in fishing again, but now I approach the selection of gear quite thoroughly. I study reviews, watch videos and read reviews. So, after looking at the review of the bait from Pontoon 21, I decided to try it. So, meet the Pontoon 21 Cheerful 34 SP SR.
Today I want to tell you about a living legend. About a wobbler that literally mows down fish in lakes. It can be used to fish in places where there seems to be no fish - this wobbler catches even in such places. Of course, I’m talking about “chubbyk”; there is plenty of information, reviews and testimonials about it on the Internet. It was the enthusiastic reviews of the owners and the personal experiences of friends that prompted me to buy this bait. So, I present to your attention the Chubby Minnow from the Japanese company known to all fishermen, Jackall!
There are not many wobblers about which people have a lot of legends, but the Yo-Zuri wobblers are just one of them. In the 20th century, 1st place in the ranking of the best wobblers was rightfully occupied by lures from the Rapala company, but in the 21st century, the Japanese company Yo-Zuri took over the palm.
Just a few seasons ago, following a tip from an old fisherman friend with extensive experience in fishing, I bought myself several Jackall wobblers, or rather Magallon. When I came to buy them at the fishing store, I heard so much about the Magalonnas. And the fact that with their help I will catch schools of pike, and that it’s not for nothing that people call them “killers” of pike and so on, so on, so on. Of course, I don’t have much experience, but I wanted to really effectively fish for pike. Ultimately, this fact influenced my purchase.
There is nothing better than fishing, be it winter or summer. But a lot depends on the right choice of spinners when fishing. Previously, when I just started fishing, I didn’t understand how important it was, I chose, not being well versed in the colors and quality of the game. But, in the end, I learned to feel the edge that helps to choose the right lure for each situation.
Let me make a reservation right away: I am not a professional fisherman, just an amateur, like many, but fishing is in my blood and it gives me real pleasure. When purchasing fishing gear, I try to choose based on the advice of both sellers and fishermen I know. Now I will try to talk about the spinning rod from Pantoon 21, and more specifically, Pantoon 21 Seven&Half. To be honest, I have little understanding of what a truly cool spinning rod should be, but this particular stick feels great in the hands of a beginner.
I came across this bait last summer. The reason for this was the lost Khamsin. Unfortunately, in the recent past, prices for fishing gear have increased and at that time I was not ready to buy expensive baits, and let’s face it, the desire to try a “copy” of the famous Khamsin also had its say.
The spinning fishing season has come to an end, I think that now we can seriously declare this, although until recently I tried to extend it by at least a day. The 2015 season turned out to be generous with the experience gained and, of course, with the purchase of new gear. One of which I would like to talk about today.
I usually don’t do walking fishing, and if I’ve already chosen a place, I try to sit on it until the end. But sometimes, you still have to change your place and then an ordinary bag is not enough, especially if you need to move long distances. And this is where you need a bag or backpack that is comfortable, does not restrict movement and can contain everything you need.
I've been using FisherBox products for quite some time and I love them. It so happened that last spring I needed a bag for fishing, preferably a shoulder bag. Having scoured the nearest fishing stores and tried on several types of such bags, I settled on the FisherBox C 147. Firstly, this is an already familiar, reliable brand, and secondly, I have not heard any sharp negativity towards this bag. So, for your consideration I am posting my review of the FisherBox C 147 shoulder bag.
One day my friend suggested that I try fishing with a Zipbaits wobbler. At first glance, this artificial fish looked like a small crucian carp that had not eaten for two weeks; the shape of this wobbler resembles an emaciated crucian carp. But at that time I did not pay special attention to the shape, quality of painting, and fittings.
Hello. Today we are reviewing several fishing items, namely: a braided line, an inertia-free reel, a spinning rod and a fish tank.
Let's start with braided cord. 
Reel weight 71g. 
The cord was chosen for feeder fishing, but it will also work for spinning fishing, although it is a bit thick. The undeniable advantages of the cord are increased strength with a smaller diameter than monofilament with the same breaking load, wear resistance and almost complete inextensibility. The most commonly used braid is for spinning, or more precisely for jig fishing. High-quality braided cord costs an order of magnitude more than monofilament cord. But in my case, the Noname cord is inexpensive and how it will perform in the future and how long it will last is unknown.
Color brown, length 300m, diameter 40lb / 0.3. The strength of the cord depends on the thickness, and is different for each manufacturer, it all depends on the materials and technology. Usually it is assembled from a varying number of fibers, which are pre-impregnated with a special strengthening, that is, protective composition to improve its technical characteristics.
Translation table. 
From the weight correspondence table we get a maximum load on the cord of 18.1 kg, while the seller stated 14 kg. 
Photo of the thread under magnification. Millimeter ruler.
I did a tensile test, hung 15kg on a cord (pancakes) - it held up. But this is not an indicator of strength, because... during fishing, you can not load it so much.
Now let's move on to the coil. Inertia-free reel with name HAIBIN.
A good reel should be strong, simple, reliable to handle and as light as possible. It should allow for quick movement of the bait, hold a sufficient amount of fishing line and provide long-distance casting of the bait.
Characteristics:
Manufacturer: HAIBIN
Model AF4000
Gear ratio: 5.5:1
Number of bearings: 11 + 1BB
Front clutch
Coil capacity: 0.30/180m
Weight: 302g
Box
Coil HAIBIN AF4000
The reel has a nice appearance, although the main thing is that it performs its main functions for fishing.
This sample has a very soft stroke, fairly even winding and no backlash, extraneous sounds or creaks. The bow does not close on its own. The gear ratio is 5.5:1 – in general, the most common thing.
The specifications include computerized shaft balancing.
Specification. Photo from the box.
Maximum shaft load 6.4 kg. (from table)
Weight is indicated 278g. We weigh it.
Somehow it doesn’t add up to 28.
Metal spool, weight 60g.
There is a special clip on the spool, intended solely for fixing the free end of the fishing line during transportation.
To remove the spool, you need to unscrew the friction brake adjustment knob.
The front friction brake is much more sensitive and can respond to even the weakest line resistance. Adjustable by turning the screw. The disadvantage of the front clutch is that it is not a very convenient setting during the fishing process.
The smallest and most loaded element of the reel is the line roller. The entire burden falls on him. Therefore, they try to maximize its size by installing it on a support bearing. In this model, they saved on the bearing; it uses a regular bushing. I have already found a suitable bearing and will change it.
The reverse stopper is plastic, the action is soft.
Reel at work place.
I didn’t disassemble it because I want to use it working reel. And after disassembly, extra parts may remain. And the reel is not branded and there is no point in proving its great quality.
Who is interested in the disassembly diagram from the box.
Well, that seems to be everything I wanted to tell you about the coil.
Now about spinning.
In the characteristics of the spinning rod on the store page, only the length and weight are indicated, but the test and action are not indicated, so I chose it at random. And test and build are very important parameters. The material is specified as carbon.
Sticker on the spinning rod with characteristics. 
And a warning sticker. I asked for translation from Chinese, it turned out like this - Danger, Caution electric shock - dangerous! Beware of the current! Apparently the manufacturer warns against accidentally touching electrical wires; the material conducts electricity. 
Telescopic spinning rods are more convenient for transportation, but their quality leaves much to be desired. Due to the loss of length at the joints, they become heavier than plug rods with the same length. The construction of such spinning rods can only be fast
, because the lower knees practically do not work and the bending of such rods is uneven. The rings on them are installed not where it is necessary, but where possible, i.e. at the ends of the knees.
The structure of the rod is a very important parameter, since the casting of the bait and the nature of the fishing depend on it. The action characterizes the type of bending of the rod under load. Divided into: fast action rods (Fast); rods of medium action (middle); Slow action rod. Well, I think I explained it clearly. 
The rod test can be determined by the inscription on it. The test is indicated in grams - the weight of the bait being thrown. For example “10-30 g”. By power, rods can be divided into four classes, if I'm not mistaken. The spinning rod under review indicates a test of 30-60, if this is a real test and not a Chinese one. In principle, this test suits me.
test 3-10 grams(ultralight)
test 10-15 grams(light) most versatile
test 15-40 grams(middle class) for catching fish whose weight can exceed 5 kilograms. Also for fishing in strong currents. Jig, spinners.
test from 40 grams(heavy class) such spinning rods are designed for fishing with heavy jig baits at depth with strong currents, as well as for long-cast fishing when heavy baits or sinkers are used.
The service life of the fishing line depends on what rings are on the spinning rod.
A good ring should be made of hard material, durable and well polished. There are no complaints about the spinning rod rings, but there are complaints about their fastening. The rings are poorly glued and scroll. Super glue saves the situation as always. The rings on the folded spinning rod are covered with a plastic cap that protects from damage. 
Upper pass ring (tulip) 
The ring is not glued. 
The ring on the last knee in front of the tulip is not fastened, in a loose state. When the knee is extended, it is fixed. 
The length of the spinning rod is 2.4 m. The usual universal spinning rod is 2.4 - 2.7 meters. When folded 51 cm.
There is no good photo of the unfolded spinning rod, sorry.
Weight 129 gr. 
The reel seat is metal, no complaints, it holds the reel perfectly. 
Two nuts for fixing the coil. 
The spinning rod handle is made of cork, which is very pleasant to the touch. Cork is a very light, warm, waterproof material. But it has a drawback - it crumbles easily. And high-quality cork is used on expensive spinning rods. 
At the end of the handle there is a hole closed with a plug for replacing a failed link. 
With a reel. 
The last little thing left is a fish tank.
Selected for small fish when fishing from a boat. Also suitable for fishing at the very edge of the water, on a flat bank due to its short length.
Cages differ in mesh material, shape, width, total length, number of rings and the distance between them, and mesh cell sizes.
In my version:
Green nylon mesh, mesh 0.3 cm
Length 40 cm
Number of rings 4 
The second ring on top is tied with a cord so that the fish does not fall off. 
Well, in general it will do, the main thing is that the seams hold up.
That's all in a nutshell. I'm happy with all the devices. I hope each one lasts a long time.
Thank you all for your attention. If you have any questions, ask.
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One of the important conditions for successful fishing is properly selected fishing gear. The selection is determined by the quality of the selected product and the time of year. There are winter gear and warm weather gear.
For warm weather.
Rods can be solid, plug-in, or telescopic. A reel is attached to the rod, and the fishing line is selected depending on the reservoir and the type of fish.
· Solid fishing rods are distinguished by their strength, because... made of fiberglass. Their disadvantage is that they are too heavy, so they are used only for passive fishing methods.
· Plug fishing rods, their advantages: precise control is provided by shortened equipment, fishing is carried out under the crown of the rod; The length of the fishing rod (up to 20m) allows you to choose the maximum distance. Length adjustment is carried out by removing the individual tubes that make up the rod, i.e. no need to disassemble all gear; fishing in previously inaccessible places is possible; uncomplicated controls; Possibility of precise placement of bait. But there are still some disadvantages - high cost, inconvenience during transportation, for people with good physical fitness. In turn, plug rods are divided into: match rods for experienced fishermen, sensitive to bites, increased rigidity and low weight. Carp are especially durable for catching large fish in bad weather. Universal ones make it possible to fish for any fish in adverse weather conditions.
· Telescopic designs are weaker than plug ones because the rings are located at the junctions of the tubes. A huge advantage is their compactness and ease of transportation.
Spinning rods are used to catch predatory fish. Each method requires its own equipment. Each gear has its own spring properties. The main thing is the system, i.e. bending of the fishing rod during pressure. The bend depends on the quality of the fishing rod and the shape of the guide rings. All spinning rods are divided into super-fast action, fast action, medium, slow. Braided fishing line is good for spinning. Reels can be multiplicative, which allow you to feel the bite with your finger, and inertialess ones will help you cast the bait further.
Bottom tackle - for catching fish from the bottom. They fish from a boat, casting by hand using a rod and reel.
Fishing gear for winter fishing.
During the cold period, several types of gear are used.
· Float rod. Widely known for catching various types of fish. What is needed here is natural bait or something similar. The fishing method is static with bait.
· Fishing rod with a nod. At the end there is a nod, which is used with different types of fish, but the method changes radically. The fisherman moves, playing with a jig. The main thing is that the jig matches the conditions of the reservoir.
· Fishing rod for trolling when catching predatory fish. The basic rule is strength and reliability. The fisherman must prepare a fishing rod with 3-4 guide rings, lubricate the reel, and clean the fishing line from ice. When collecting gear in the cold season, attention is paid to the fishing line. For fishing under ice, a thin line is used. In winter, the water is not cloudy, the fish are whimsical, the bait is small. In cold weather, winter fishing line does not lose strength and softness, does not deform, and there is an increased requirement for abrasive resistance. Fishing for predatory fish takes place with a fishing line with a thicker diameter.