Rod
Match rod
How to fish a match rod for Float Fishing.
Characteristics
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Reel seat
Spinning
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Form factor
Multi-piece
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Action
Moderate
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Grip
Cork
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Habitats
Freshwater
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Methods
Float Fishing
Long blank
Extended length provides deep bending action for managing light floats.
Fine tip
Sensitive and slender tip detects subtle bites on long distance floats.
Cork grip
Comfortable textured cork handle ensures a secure hold during casting.
What fish can you catch with a match rod?
What is a match rod used for?
A match rod is the long, light float fishing rod for waggler work on lakes and slow rivers, built for fine line and small hooks.
How is a match rod different from similar gear?
Longer and lighter than a general float rod, with a spinning seat. It is not a pole, and it is not a feeder rod.
When should you use a match rod?
Use it for float fishing on commercials and natural stillwaters when you are fishing a waggler at range.
What problems does a match rod solve?
It picks up line on the strike at distance without a heavy carp blank tearing the hook out.
Match rod size chart
Common sizes and ratings for this part of the kit.
- 3.9 m Light
- 4.2 m Light
- 4.5 m Medium