When choosing a spinning model, inexperienced anglers often have a ton of questions. Which rod is best to buy? What parameters should I pay attention to? One of the most important characteristics is the structure of the rod. In this article, we will consider in detail that this is a spinning system. We will also tell you what rods are, how to choose them so that they are suitable for your favorite type of fishing.
What is a fishing rod system
There is no exact definition of the system. In the environment of fishermen it is believed that the system is a specific type of bending of the rod (feeder or spinning) under load. It shows the speed of the reaction of the rod to the load and determines with what types of lures it will be more comfortable to fish.
The accuracy and range of casting, as well as the types of bait postings, depend on this important parameter. Spinning, depending on the system (bending under load), vary greatly. According to the American classification, there are 4 types of rods, which depends on the structure, when the bend affects its upper part by this amount:
- A quarter is extra fast.
- One third is fast.
- Half - moderate.
- Three quarters - slow.
Superfast spinning rods
Extra fast action fishing rod is the toughest variety. When using the load, it bends in its uppermost part, which makes up no more than a quarter of the total rod. Use it mainly for fishing by twitching or jigging. For other purposes, they are used much less frequently. Fishermen note that it perfectly shows itself when fishing on rivers with rapid currents.
Fast action spinning rods
The fast spinning system (fast) makes it tough, allowing you to bend only the tip of the rod. Throwing such a spinning does not require much effort. This can be done with a small but sharp wave of the brush. In this case, the bait gets to the intended place with an accuracy of one centimeter. Such a spinning reel can be caught in water bodies overgrown with algae, or with a stony bottom. Overgrown shores and tree branches hanging overhead do not overshadow fishing. With the spinning system fast, it is quite possible to fish in the most promising places. In addition, such rods have good sensitivity.
The fisherman easily determines when the bait touches the bottom of the pond, or when the fish touches it. The inconvenience of spinning fast standing is that it is impossible to perform long casting due to the rigidity of the rod. Quick-standing spinning rods have the following advantages:
- Allow accurate casting.
- They have excellent sensitivity.
- When casting does not require a strong scope.
- Preference is given to fishing on heavy baits requiring special perceptibility.
Medium spinning
When it is required not the highly specialized model of the rod provided for twitching or jig, but the universal spinning, then the rod with the moderate system is chosen. It has universal characteristics and includes the advantages of both fast and slow operation. With good sensitivity of the rod, you can use light lures and make long casts. Therefore, moderate spinning rods are best used by more experienced spinning rods.
Slow build
Having understood the concept of spinning structure (what it is, described above), it can be noted that the spinning of a slow system is soft. He bends almost to the hilt. It is easy to make long casts with such a rod, but at the same time they will not be completely accurate and with low sensitivity. It is better to use spinning rods in clean reservoirs that do not contain snags and algae so that bait does not get into them. A large scale is required for casting, and therefore a clean shore, so as not to cling to bushes or trees. But you can use light spinners. Due to the good softness of the rod, jerking of the fish is easily extinguished, so it is convenient to fish it out. A fishing rod with a slow system, uniformly bending along the entire length, has increased strength and is less prone to breakage. Summing up, we can say that rods with a slow formation have the following advantages:
- You can make long cast.
- Reliability.
- Ease of catching caught fish.
Such spinning rods are more suitable for experienced fishermen who are subject to any rods.
Rod test
This spinning characteristic indicates the weight range of the lures that allow you to use this rod. The minimum and maximum values of the weight of the lures are usually indicated in grams, located on the spinning handle. It is best to choose a model with a test of 2 to 30 grams. It is universal and allows fishing in large and small bodies of water.
Definition of spinning system
Consider how to determine the spinning structure. To find out if it is fast, medium or slow, you must do the following:
- Look at the rod value of the test.
- Hang a load at the end of the line that exceeds the maximum value by 3-4 times and see the rod deflection. For example, the test is 2–12 g, and the rod must be loaded with a weight of 36–84 g.
In the store you can simply rest the top of the rod against the ceiling and watch it bend. The system will be fast if only the tip is bent, medium - half the gear bends, slow - almost the entire rod bends.
How to choose the right spinning novice amateur fisherman
Before you go to the store to buy spinning, you need to determine the conditions in which fishing is most often expected, and try to answer the following questions:
- Type of reservoir (river with a stream, lake with stagnant water, shallow bay).
- Fishing will be from the shore or from a boat.
- Type and size of fish.
- Used bait.
What are the main parameters that you should pay special attention to when choosing gear? There are only three of them - length, test and spinning system. Let's consider them in order:
- Length. When fishing in small bodies of water from the shore and from a boat, the recommended length is from 2.1 to 2.7 m. Models with a length of more than 2.7 m will be required for fishing on large rivers, large lakes and reservoirs.
- Test. The indicator that determines the lower and upper limit of the weight of the bait. The minimum value indicates the smallest weight of the spinner, which can load the spinning blank to cast it. The maximum value of the test is the largest weight that you can throw with this rod without fear of breaking it. For fishing in small ponds, spinning rods with a dough of 5–25 g are suitable, for medium and large ones with a dough of more than 20 g.
- Build a spinning rod. What it is has been discussed above. When casting and fighting, the fishing rod of a slow system bends starting from the handle. Such a spinning rod is suitable for fishing using swivels and turntables, but is completely unsuitable for fishing for wobblers, jerkbaits and jig fishing. Casting the bait is carried out over a long distance. Rigid and sensitive fishing rods of ultrafast and fast action are good for jig fishing or twitching. Spinning of the middle system is more universal.
In the store you need to pay attention to the straightness of the whip, the rings and the axis of the coil holder on one straight line, as well as the ease of rotation of the nut for attaching the coil.
Jig fishing
Jig is a special style of fishing, which is based on a game of bait at the bottom of a reservoir using spinning gear. When fishing fish in this way, the basic parameters of the rod are of particular importance, one of which is the spinning system. Not every one of them is suitable for jig fishing. Fishermen prey on predators - pike perch, pike and perch - who are in ambush, hiding behind bottom irregularities and obstacles in anticipation of their prey. This fishing method is great for such places.
Accurate casting and wiring, safety of survival and the successful capture of large fish depend on the correct choice of gear. When choosing gear for jigs, the following characteristics of the rod should be considered:
- Material - affects the ease of fishing. Carbon fiber is best suited. This is a lightweight and durable material that allows you to throw spinning for a long time without tired hands.
- Jig fishing spinning gear is important. Preference should be given to ultrafast or fast formation. Only with their help it is possible to completely control the movement of the bait at the bottom of the reservoir along the top of the rod.
- Length - It matters using different fishing methods. Long rods up to 3.3 m are necessary for jig fishing from the shore. In this case, a successful catch depends on the casting distance. When fishing from a boat, a length of up to 2.4 m is suitable. It is not very convenient to handle longer ones.
- The test is one of the important parameters. It is completely dependent on the reservoir. On deep rivers and strong currents, the test is used from 40 g, on shallow and with a small current from 15 to 40 g, on lakes with stagnant water from 7 to 15 g.
- Reel - its choice depends on the weight of the rod. For ultralight spinning, a reel with the number 1000 is suitable. For jig fishing, it must be with an aluminum spool.
- Braid - used instead of fishing line due to its higher strength. It allows you to control wiring and make high-quality fish hooking.
Build spinning and the impact on fishing success
When fishing for spinning gear, the load on them varies depending on the type of bait used, fishing conditions and a number of other factors. The concept of spinning system and what it was given earlier. It should be noted that the structure of the rod reflects the change in load at a certain point on the whip. The casting distance of the bait, the accuracy of the cast and the likelihood of a successful and safe survival of the fish completely depend on this parameter.
To determine the correct choice of spinning when buying, you need to know the basic parameters of the classification of the system and the possibility of fishing rods with different characteristics. As mentioned earlier, spinning rods of a very fast and fast action are characterized by a bend of the top of the rod by a quarter or a third of its entire length, respectively, medium to the middle of the blank, and slow to almost the entire length. In addition, when determining the structure, there are subclasses, for example, medium-slow or medium-fast spinning system. When choosing a rod, it is better to use the standard classification. That will be quite enough. Consider the possibilities of fishing rods with different systems:
- Ultrafast and fast - when casting the bait, they differ in the sharp work of the vertex and the minimum time for its delivery to the precisely designated target.
- Slow - before casting, the rod is strongly bent when swinging, when the form is straightened, a “shot” occurs - the bait is sent to the right place.
In the first case, the accuracy of casting to a strictly defined place is noted, in the second - the range. The average system is universal. It combines the characteristics of the first two. Which spinning system is better? The answer to this question depends on many circumstances. In particular, when performing a hook, changing the speed of the wiring, and carrying out the bait in jerks, a rod of fast and ultrafast standing is better. Slow is better to use with gentle fighting, especially for fish with weak lips and for working in a wide range.
Twitching
Twitching is one of the interesting ways to fish. It consists in jerking using wobblers as bait. The spinner with the tip of the rod jerks and at the same time, rotating the handle of the reel, weakens the fishing line. As a result, in water the bait moves irregularly and this attracts fish. Twitching is carried out by a fishing rod, not a reel (unlike jig fishing). It should be noted that jig-wiring is mainly used in bottom fishing. For successful fishing you will need:
- Suitable tackle. The best spinning system is ultrafast or fast when fishing in the twitching way. Among fishermen, they are often called cola because of their special rigidity. As a fishing line, a braided cord is chosen, which the reel should lay evenly.
- The right twitching technique. You should master the three main types of postings: monotonous, rhythmic and chaotic.
- Right wobblers. There is a wide variety of floating and sinking lures. Which ones are better is determined by experience in use.
How important is paying attention to the system?
Among other basic characteristics, when choosing a new rod you should pay attention to its structure. It is generally accepted that spinning rods of a fast formation are much stronger than slow ones. However, experienced fishermen note that slow-speed rods allow you to fish the fish smoothly, smoothing its jerks.
In addition, when choosing a system, the planned fishing method and the proposed bait play an important role. Marking the system is not on all spinning rods, therefore, for a quick check in the store, proceed as follows:
- An experienced fisherman is enough to shake the rod.
- A novice should ask the seller to hold the top, and to raise the form by the butt up.
Conclusion
Fishing is an exciting way of spending leisure time, which not only men, but also women are fond of. At the same time, everyone wants to get a good result and catch not three perch, but a large pike. Predators are often caught using the twitching method, where they use a fast spinning system (fast). But the same fish can also be caught on slow-spinning rods, producing sweeping sweeps. The article describes in detail the features of rods having a different system. The information will help novice fishermen to choose the right spinning for a specific solution to the problem and catch large fish. However, remember that a big catch always comes with experience and with the proper use of equipment.