FISHING RODS
Fishing rods are an essential piece of fishing gear that you literally cannot fish without! From spinning rods to travel rods, there's an endless range on offer to cover every fishing technique and target species around the country. Before choosing your next fishing rod, it's important to work out what style of fishing you'll be needing it for as this will narrow down your selection.
TYPES OF FISHING RODS
- Spinning Rods: The most common fishing rod used by fishos right around Australia. Spinning rods come in a range of lengths and sizes, from kids rods right through to heavy surf spinning models. Matched to a suitable spinning reel, these are the easiest and most widely used fishing rod available on the market.
- Baitcaster Rods: Designed for accurate casting and increased pulling power, the baitcaster rod gives anglers everything they need to muscle big fish away from structure. A go-to rod option when chasing Barramundi through the top end or big Murray Cod in impoundments. Whack on a suitable baitcaster reel and you're ready to smash some fish.
- Surf Rods: Made for those who love to fish with sand between their feet. Surf fishing rods are long and tough pieces of gear, enabling far casts with heavier tackle. A great way to get your bait or lure over the crashing waves and into the fishing action!
- Overhead Rods: The number rod choice for the offshore fisho. If bottom bashing or trolling is your style, an overhead fishing rod is the way to go. These rods are solid, mighty strong, and won't let you down when you hook that monster from the depths.
- Telescopic Rods: A great fishing rod to keep in the back of the car for a spontaneous session on the water. The beauty of a telescopic rods is just how compact they are in design, letting you throw it into your backpack, car boot or luggage without a worry in the world.
BCF stock a massive range of rods from the best fishing rod manufacturers on the market, so no matter what you're fishing for, there's sure to be one perfect for you. Shop the range online or head into your local BCF and have a yarn on all things fishing rods to our expert team.
HOW TO SET UP A FISHING ROD
Setting up a fishing rod is a simple task that can be completed within a couple of minutes. If you have a rod that pulls apart, ensure the pieces are perfectly aligned and the guides are straight. Attach your reel onto the handle and secure tightly into position. Flick your bail arm on the reel, feed the line through the rod guides and tie on your tackle, rig or lure. It's that easy!
WHAT FISHING GEAR DO YOU NEED FOR YOUR FISHING ROD?
There are a few must-have items needed with a fishing rod to get you into the fishing action. Complete your set up with these important additions and you're ready to wet a line and catch a few fish.
- Fishing Reel: That shiny new fishing rod won't catch fish without a reel to match. The type of fishing reel will depend on your fishing rod selection. Check the full range of fishing reels online or head into your local BCF for some expert reel advice.
- Fishing Line: A piece of fishing gear you can't fish without! Whether it's mono or braid, fishing line is responsible for bringing in the big ones. Monofilament lines are generally the best option for bait fishing while braid is preferred for casting long distances and spinning lures.
- Terminal Tackle: Don't be that fisho who runs out of hooks on the water! Load yourself up with a selection of hooks, sinkers, and swivels for the very best chance at landing a cracker.
- Lures: If you're up for the challenge, grab a few lures and get spinning! BCF is the home of fishing lures and you'll be sure to find exactly what you're after online or along the never-ending lure wall at your local store.
