Getting your first set of fishing gear can be a bit tricky. How do you choose the right fishing rod? Bass fishing rods may be made of fiberglass, graphite or boron. Fiberglass is the least expensive and is very durable but lacks sensitivity. Boron is the most sensitive of the three materials but it is also the most expensive. Graphite has the best balance between sensitivity and cost.

Power is also a matter to contend with fishing rods. Your choice of fishing rod will depend on the type of fishing that you plan to do. A heavy action rod is the stiffest type of rod. This type of rod is used when you are fishing in thick weeds or when you need to be able to force a fish away from wrapping your line around any obstacles. This type of rod is best with bait casting because you need heavy line due to the high stress the rod puts on the line.