Carbon Fibre Blank Boat and Trolling Fishing Rods
Carbon fibre is light, meaning it is easy to handle and it is also strong and flexible, making it ideal for handling larger fish. If you like to fish for larger species you often find them in open water, making this range the perfect choice for creating your own rod. Carbon fibre blank boat and trolling fishing rods come in different sizes and designs, so you're sure to find something that suits you.
Boat fishing rods
Carbon fibre is strong, and its flexible properties mean that it cuts the air well when casting. Longer rods generally equate to greater flexibility, so if you like to fish for species that are likely to fight your line, a longer, more flexible blank reduces the chances that the hook will be ripped from the fish's mouth.
For ease of use, choose a boat fishing rod that has a more sensitive tip. This makes it easier to see when a fish has bitten in open water that may be rough and alerts you to start playing the fish.
Trolling fishing rods
Trolling is a specific type of fishing where the line is cast and held behind a moving boat. You can do this from either a boat in saltwater or freshwater that is very deep.
Carbon blanks generally want to be stiffer for any fish that will put up a strong fight against the line, usually large saltwater species. However, it is not only the stiffness of the blank that is important but also the type of line guide that is attached. Different types of line guide control how and where the line moves, which affects the way the carbon fibre blank bends under stress.
Roller guides are appropriate for large freshwater and saltwater fish. The line rolls over it, creating less friction on the line; although if there is resistance, the rod will bend in an arc along with the line.
If friction and stress on the carbon fibre blank are your main concerns then it may be better to choose a blank where the line runs through it, rather than over external rollers. This means that in the event of a fight with a fish there is a smoother arch to the rod and less friction.
Transportation of rods
If you're worried about storage space, or need to easily move your rod often, then a carbon fibre blank boat or trolling rod in several pieces may be your best bet. You can find options that come in carbon fibre blank rods in three pieces and even carbon fibre blank rods in four pieces .
