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10 steps to buying a fishing rod

1) The type of fishing you’ll be doing will dictate your rod requirements. So whether it’s pike, salmon, trout, or see fishing, this will have a bearing on the rod you buy.

2) If the rod you’re in the market for is just for a specific purpose, you will have different requirements to buying a rod that you’ll use all the time. Find out what the best rods are for the needs you have.

3) If you’re going to be fishing often, you may require a very different rod to if you’re going once a year.

4) Depending on where you’ll be located to fish – ie, standing in the river, on the river bank or on the side of the lake – then you may require a different sized rod.

5) For more control, many anglers prefer a heavier rod. Alternatively, you may prefer the benefits of a lighter rod, so try and few out for weight before you buy.

6) Make sure the rod you buy is comfortable, as you’re going to be holding it for quite a long time. It’s always best to try it out first hand than read a review in a magazine.

7) If you are buying an additional rod for a specific purpose, then make sure your existing reels from your main rod can be used. Otherwise you may have to spend more money on an extra reel.

Make sure you find the rod simple to assemble. And, while you’re at it, to disassemble. You’ll be doing this a lot, so try it out while wearing gloves to make sure you don’t get in a fluster by the lake.

9) There are several brands to choose from, so do your homework. Ask friends and, more importantly, match up your requirements and preferences with the rods that are available. More critical than brand is the right specifications.

10) Don’t skimp on cost, otherwise you can expect to fork out even more cash further down the line. A good quality rod will last for years and you’ll enjoy using it. Go to the other end of the spectrum and you risk not enjoying fishing altogether.

So, are you now ready to buy? Have you decided whether you want fly Fishing Rods, spinning rods or something different?

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Animal resource question. If your a hunter/outdoor’ist, this is a question you may be able to answer.?

Question for all those outdoors people. I recently began hunting and feel somewhat guilty only eating the meat and not utilizing any of the other resources that come from the animals. Guess my question is:

I hunt primarily rabbit and birds (duck, geese, grouse), is there any use for the skins/fur/feathers/tendons? I also began to tie flies for fishing, is any of this fur/feathers/etc. useful for flies? If so, what kind of flies and which part of the animal? How do I harvest/treat tendons to utilize them for twine? Can rabbit skins be used to make gloves or other warm cloths?

Just looking to see what you guys use from your kills. I would love to utilize 100% of my game, minus the toxic innards and whatnot.

Thanks for your contribution.

you can use the tendons to make sinew by drying them out and pounding them, the fibers will start to come apart, to make cordage, just wet them and rub them together, they make their own glue.

with furs, you need to first scrape the furs(remove the membrane, flesh and fat), tan them and smoke them so they don’t rot or turn back to rawhide when washing them.

the skins (bird skin isn’t suitable unless for larger birds like ostriches and emus, too thin)(skins are shaved, furs still have the fur on them) can be either turned to leather by the same process as furs or be turned to rawhide by simply letting them dry out without the fur, flesh, fat or membrane on them.
rawhide can be used to bind things together and act as a shrink wrap by soaking strips of it in water and using them like any other cordage, when dried, it’ll shrink and tighten the whole thing together.

the feathers can be used for fly tying(wing feathers mostly, but maybe some down and back feathers too, waterfowl feathers are great for this stuff, especially floating flies), fletching(arrows, wing feathers), insulation(the down) and stuffing(pillows, mostly down, but maybe some back and wing feathers)

the intestines can also be used for cordage, you need to empty, clean and slice it into small strips lengthwise, and let it dry, it’ll become strong string that you can either use on it’s own or braid and/or spin together to make twine/rope.

you can also make glue from the tendons, scraped skins and/or intestines, boil it down, it’ll eventually fall apart, boil down until thick, this is called animal glue, something like how they make hoof glue.

youtube and other video sites can be very informative if you find the right instructor and videos.
you can also search around on the internet, you’ll be amazed at what you find on here.

Fishing with Bison Fiber Fingerless Gloves

Simms Fly Fishing Freestone Convertible Gloves Medium $29.95

Simms Fly Fishing Freestone Convertible Gloves Small $29.95

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Rapala Fillet Glove (Large) $12.81 Made of “new twist” yarn that combines the comfort of man-made yarn fibers with the safety of steel flex. Fits either hand. Machine washable – Normark Fillet Glove Large by Rapala, model BPFGL, UPC 022677049021, in Fishing Accessories, Weight = 0.25 lbs….

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Glacier Glove ICE BAY Fishing Glove $27.99 2mm fleece lined Neoprene, textured skin surface allows maximum dexterity and feel. 98% wind resistant and breathable fleece. All seams are stitched and glued for waterproof construction….

Glacier Glove 781BK Split-Finger Neoprene Fishing Gloves (For Men) $22.99 CLOSEOUTS . Glacier Glove 781BK split-finger neoprene fishing gloves allow easy access to index finger and thumb for intricate tasks like baiting hooks and changing flies. Touch-Rite material offers superior grip and sensitivity Elastic wrist keeps gloves secure Fabric: 50% synthetic leather, 45% neoprene, 5% nylon CLOSEOUTS . Pakistan or China, may not specify. Size (girth): XS (6-61_2?) S (63_4-71_4?) M (71_2-8?) L (81_4-9?) XL (91_4-10?) 2XL (101_4-11?) Visit our Fly Fishing Guide Available Colors: BLACK. Sizes: 2XL, L, M, S, XL.

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Hot Shot by Jacob Ash Foldback Fishing Gloves – Neoprene (For Men) $25.99 Overstock fabric . Hot Shot(R) neoprene foldback fingerless gloves from Jacob Ash keep hands warm and nimble. Foldback thumb, index and middle fingers convert for delicate tasks. Stretchy, sticky palm for a solid grip Elastic wrist with hook-and-loop strap Hand wash, hang dry Made in China Fabric may be 90% neoprene, 10% nylon or 90% neoprene, 5% nylon, 5% polyester. See our Fly Fishing Guide Available Colors: OLIVE, OLIVE / BLACK. Sizes: L, M, XL.

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