Hi, I was wondering if hot temperatures and freezing temperatures harm fishing rods and reels. My garage is HOT in the summer and FREEZING in the winter and I was thinking about putting them on the walls of my garage. What should I do?

asked 1 year, 3 months ago

kevinksac4

- Ellicott City, MD

on Rods

8 answers

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answer 1

I have never had a problem with storing my rods in extreme temperatures.

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answered 8 months ago

Fishman80

answer 2

I keep my equipment in the garage as well with the extreme temps. They will be fine as long as the temp doesn't change drastically in just a few minutes. I find that the line is affected more by temperature than any thing else in my hardware.

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answered 1 year, 1 month ago

NKram622

- Conyers, GA

answer 3

I think you should be fine. Now a days the companies make reels and rods to stand up to extreme temps. Before you fish you might want to check the line and functionality of everything though.

answered 1 year, 2 months ago

Sean91

answer 4

Most rods and reels are made to withstand all temps. I would make sure that all reels are lubercated year round to keep them operating properly.

answered 1 year, 2 months ago

Martimus

answer 5

I think you will be fine keeping it in your garage most rods can handel alot worse than some freezing temperatures so i think you'll be fine!

answered 1 year, 2 months ago

1shotwilson

- Minnesota

answer 6

The temperatures aren't what damages modern rods and reels. It is the UV-rays from the sun that do the damage to most things. If you were to leave them outside in the direct sun, then they would deteriorate much quicker than if you kept them in your garage. If you keep them properly maintained you shouldn't have any problems with them performing properly. A friend of mine has more than 50 rods stored in racks on the walls in his garage, and has had them there for years and they are in great shape. Just keep them clean and moisture free. I definately would NOT keep high dollar bamboo rods in the garage though.

answered 1 year, 2 months ago

PKMfisherman

answer 7

I don't think either will harm a rod. Most rods are built to take at least a good amount of weather abuse. Otherwise, fishermen would have to wait for the perfect months. Nowadays, I've seen rods that can handle more extreme temps. I'd assume that the temps insside your garage is not enough to harm your rod.
As for the reel, that depends on the manufacturer as well as the material it's made of. My guess is that if they are in a regular price range (not too cheap), they wil also withstand the riggers of your garage. Hope this helps!

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answered 1 year, 3 months ago

DTfisher

- New Hampshire

answer 8

Well I will answer your question from personal experience with rod storage. For my entire life I have stored my rods in an outside utility room which is subject to the same conditions you speak of. I have never noticed any performance issues with my rods/reels in the twenty some years of my fishing habit. Now I am not saying that extreme temperatures will cause harm to your gear, because I do not have any technical experience with the parts of the latter material. I have come to believe that periodic care after use is the best way to get a long life out of any rod/reel. Especially if you fish in or around salt or brackish water.

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answered 1 year, 3 months ago

Dasein

- Mobile, Alabama

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What's the best rod to buy as a gift for my 20 yr old grandson.

asked 7 months ago

okbarbie5

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answer 1

Spinning: I would go with a Berkley, either a Cherrywood or a Lightning Rod.
Casting: Again either a cherrywood or a shakespeare ugly stik.
Either way, I would go with a medium light or medium action, 5'6" to 6'.

answered 7 months ago

Fishinbuddy

- Iowa

answer 2

Falcon is a good choice for any type of fishing. They make a good rod at a good price. The next rod I would look at is St. Croix, great rods.

answered 7 months ago

mark0514

answer 3

if you take advice from someone like me who has a lot of experience then you should buy him a medium ugly stick because it will last a long time and won't break.but hey,its not up to me,it's up to you.

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answered 7 months ago

sue7

- tn

answer 4

This depends on What type of fishing you are doing and mostly the type of reel you use. If he will be using a spinning reel, I would go with either a Berkley Cherrywood rod or the Bass Pro Shops Micro Lite rod. If he is newer to fishing I would go with a a medium to medium lite action rod.
For a casting rod, I would spend a little extra money and get the bionic blade series rod. Have fun Fishing!

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answered 7 months ago

Big8

- Jefferson Co., MO

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What length and Rod action is best for walleyes?

asked 1 year, 2 months ago

JohnC

- Indiana

on Rods

3 answers

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answer 1

It really depends on how your fishing for walleye? Jig and Plastics, jig and minnow, small spinners, All these I like a 6-7' medium action spinning rod with a fast to ultra fast tip. length depends on your fishing conditions, shorter if your fishing under a low bridge. If no obstructions go with the longer rod.

Trolling I'll go with a 8'6" trigger rod, that goes for trolling cranks or bottom bouncers. May move up to medium heavy, but usually stay with a medium rod with a medium to slow action to give a little cushion on a strike while trolling.

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answered 7 months ago

Salmon1

- Antioch, IL

answer 2

I have found 8 foot to be the best in most situations if you have the space for it in the boat for it. The leverage and sensitivity is better than that of a 6-7 but not as awkward as the 12 footers

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answered 8 months ago

Fishman80

answer 3

Length depends on angler comfort and the size of the boat. Long rods with too many folks in the boat can be an issue. That being said a 6 to 7 foot rod is a good place to start. Action for spinning rod at light to medium light using either 8lb mono or 10lb Fireline.

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answered 1 year, 1 month ago

JEMCG

- Florida

Question

Which rod action, rod length, reel type, and intake ratio are appropriate for the following fishing types?

Shallow Cranks

Med/Deep Cranks

Lip less Cranks

Carolina Rig

Shallow Jigging

Shallow Soft plastics

Spinner Baits

Top water

If multiple categories fall into one rod then feel free to say so. Also, If multiple rods fall into one category then say so also.

I also already own a 6,6 med action spinning rod. What are the presentations that should be used with this set-up?

Thanks.

asked 4 months, 3 weeks ago

hardrockfreak1337

- South-Central Louisiana

on Rods

2 answers

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answer 1

i use a 6 foot 6 medhvy rod for crankbaits,spinners and jigs thats me though.

answered 4 months, 2 weeks ago

mkippler

- the burg indiana

answer 2

I've got the

I've got the 7' mh moderate. This rod has enough backbone for lipless cranks,spinnerbaits,of course any crankbait lure from1/4 to 1oz. Ilike a rod to have a soft tip for Top water which is my favorite way to fish and this rod is a killer top water rod. I probably would not use this rod for worm fishing ,but it will work for jigging rubber fish. Now not knowing you action ,I could not say ,concerning your 6'6' spinning rod.The medium you mention is the power of the rod ,not the action. Fast actions are for worm and jiggs .spinnerbaits, mediumfast to mod action is for crankbaits.REmember single hooks xf-f,Treble hooks med fast -mod.

7'

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answered 4 months, 2 weeks ago

waterdog

- Col, Ga.

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Wut type rods should be used for every type of lure for bass

asked 5 months, 2 weeks ago

Ward21

on Rods

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answer 1

This question isn't really specific enough to answer the way I'd like. However, I'll give my opinion. Anytime I fish a 'finesse' style bait such as a shaky head, Texas-rigged worms, drop-shotting, etc I prefer a spinning outfit. Some 1/4oz cranks, jerkbaits, and top-water bait also work well with spinning gear.

For bigger than 1/4oz crank baits, swim baits, Carolina-rigs, and other large profile baits, I prefer bait casting gear with heavier line.

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answered 5 months, 2 weeks ago

goldenone7710

- GA

answer 2

I think spinning rods which have a medium action.

answered 5 months, 2 weeks ago

Mack10

- Chicago, IL.

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How hard is it for one person to land a fish with the twelve ft trigger rods for walleye ?

asked 1 year, 2 months ago

Boomer1

- Fon Du Lac,Wi

on Rods

2 answers

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answer 1

I have found that using a net made it very easy as long as you can control the rod with one hand while landing

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answered 8 months ago

Fishman80

answer 2

No more so than a shorter rod. Just use the rule of keeping the line at landing at least the length of the rod used. A good one handed net should be employed to get the fish out the water safely.

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answered 1 year, 1 month ago

JEMCG

- Florida

Question

SHAKESPEARE ROD TO USE

fishing for school size to medium size (about 30 inch) stripers in massachusettes rivers, using a penn captiva 4000 reel which would be A better choice BWS110066
or SPL110066

asked 1 week, 6 days ago

granny3283

- northeast usa

on Rods

1 answer

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answer 1

Either a 7' MH or maybe even H

answered 5 days ago

regbassman

- southern IN

Question

Which rod action, rod length, reel type, and intake ratio are appropriate for the following fishing types?

Spinner baits

Lip less Cranks

Shallow Cranks

Med/Deep Cranks

Carolina Rig

Shallow soft plastics

Bouncing a jig

If one kit fits multiple fishing presentations than say so.

asked 4 months, 3 weeks ago

hardrockfreak1337

- South-Central Louisiana

on Rods

1 answer

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answer 1

spinnerbait xf-fast action baitcaster 6-1or 7-1 ratio 6'8''-7' rods .lipless cranks:7'rod medfast -moderate action 5-1 ratio -6.4-1 maybe even the 7-1.Med/deep cranks 7-7'6' rod Medfast to moderate action, MH power. shallow cranks 6'6'' -7' .medfast to moderate Reel 5-1 ratio curado e5 great reel, maybe proqualifier in 6.4-1. carolina Rig: 7' mh power fast to extra fast. baitcast or medlarge spinning reel. Shallow soft plastics:" mediumto medlight power,fast -xfast action. 6'6" spinning rod.Bouncing jigg: mh-heavy power fast action . baitcastcaster. These are my opinioms only, hope they help.

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answered 4 months, 2 weeks ago

waterdog

- Col, Ga.

Question

What type of rod best fits my situation

im very new to bass fishing and i live in northern California, i plan on fishing Clear lake and san joaquin delta, but both are a mix of salt water and fresh more like brackish water, so i was wondering on what type of rod and reel would best suit me im 17 and ive fished very little but trying to gain more expirence my price range for both would be around 150 maybe allitle higher.

asked 4 months, 4 weeks ago

Anonymous

- Vallejo California

on Rods

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answer 1

get a sahar (shimino) reel rod combo it is exacly 149$ you should get the 4000 reel size with a medium 7foot rod with som berkly triline (line)

answered 4 months, 3 weeks ago

jjfisherman13

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