Six-Prong Fishing Rod

Six-Prong Fishing is a distinctive fishing method in northern Vietnam. This fishing technique is quite unique because the hook is specially designed with 6 small hooks grouped together. Six-prong fishing does not depend on the fish taking the bait; as long as the fish touches the hooks, it can be caught.

 

Six-prong fishing is understood as a fishing method in which the groundbait and hooks are placed on the bottom of the water. Although the bait is placed on the bottom, many fish species in higher water layers can still get hooked. Therefore, six-prong fishing is very popular among Vietnamese anglers. To fish effectively with this method, you should equip yourself with a good six-prong fishing rod.

 

Popular Sizes

Six-prong fishing rods usually come in 8 main sizes

 

• 3.6 m six-prong fishing rod
• 3.9 m six-prong fishing rod
• 4.05 m six-prong fishing rod
• 4.25 m six-prong fishing rod
• 4.5 m six-prong fishing rod
• 5.3 m six-prong fishing rod
• 6.3 m six-prong fishing rod
• 7.2 m six-prong fishing rod

Depending on your arm span and physical condition, you should choose the rod size that suits you best.

 

Choosing a Six-Prong Fishing Rod

 

Normally, when six-prong fishing, anglers hold the rod continuously. The reason for holding the rod continuously is that it allows you to quickly strike when the float indicates that a fish has taken the hook. Therefore, the first requirement for a six-prong fishing rod is that it must be lightweight. Next, the rod needs to have excellent elasticity. In addition, a super-hard six-prong fishing rod is essential because the force is distributed throughout the rod when fishing. A super-hard six-prong fishing rod helps reduce the risk of the rod breaking while fishing. In addition, the better and lighter the rod guides are, the farther you can cast.

 

For beginners fishing close to shore, six-prong fishing rods with a tip diameter of 2.4–2.8 mm are sufficient. As for the hooks, sizes 5 to 8 are the most suitable.

 

To increase the casting distance of six-prong fishing rods, many types of guides such as Low Rider guides and K guides are now available. These guides are arranged according to Fuji concept technology.

Tips for Choosing a Six-Prong Fishing Rod for Fishing Around a Bait Spot

 

A 3.6 m six-prong fishing rod is very suitable for fishing around a bait spot. The reason for using a shorter rod is that it makes it easier for anglers to move around in the water or along the shore. Especially when fishing, you often have to wade through water and move around, so you should choose a telescopic fishing rod.

 

Tips for Choosing a Six-Prong Fishing Rod for Close-to-Shore Fishing

 

When choosing a six-prong fishing rod for close-to-shore fishing, you should choose the lightest one possible. A lightweight rod helps prevent hand fatigue when holding the rod for a long time. Another requirement is that the rod should be as long as possible. A longer rod helps minimize disturbance while fishing because your fishing position is close to the shore. Fish living close to shore tend to be large but very cautious. Therefore, when six-prong fishing close to shore, the quieter you are, the better.

 

Tips for Choosing a Six-Prong Fishing Rod for Long-Distance Fishing

When fishing far from shore, the farther the distance, the more difficult it is to accurately cast the six-prong hook onto the bait spot, requiring the angler to have a high level of skill. Therefore, when choosing a six-prong fishing rod for long-distance fishing, you should choose one with a tip diameter of 2.8 mm, 3 mm, 3.2 mm, or 3.4 mm. For rod length, you should choose one shorter than 4.05 m. If the rod is too long, it will make fishing more difficult.

Tips for Choosing a Six-Prong Fishing Rod for Long-Distance Bottom Fishing

Choosing a six-prong fishing rod for long-distance bottom fishing should be based on the following factors:

 

• Fishing distance
• Water depth at the fishing spot
• The target fish species

 

Based on these criteria, you can choose a suitable six-prong fishing rod for long-distance bottom fishing.

For example: if you fish at a distance of less than 30 m, target grass carp, and the water depth is less than 3 m, you should choose a six-prong fishing rod with a length of 4.25 m. The rod stiffness should be 30 or 33.

 

Tips for Choosing a Six-Prong Fishing Rod for Surface Fishing

 

When you want to use six-prong fishing for surface fishing at a distance of less than 25 m, you should choose a six-prong fishing rod with an ISO rating of 3–4. A waggler rod with a maximum casting weight of about 50 g is also suitable. For rod length, choose one between 3.8 m and 4.25 m. The maximum casting weights are 20–25–27 g. In addition, six-prong fishing rods for surface fishing usually have a very thin main line, only 0.16–0.22 mm. Therefore, an additional set of rod guides is needed.

 

3-Piece Six-Prong Fishing Rod

 

Besides 2-piece, 4-piece, and 6-piece six-prong fishing rods, the 3-piece six-prong fishing rod is the most popular.

What Is a 3-Piece Six-Prong Fishing Rod?

 

This fishing rod has all the same components as other rods. Its biggest difference is that the rod body is assembled from 3 sections of different sizes and can be collapsed for convenient transportation.

 

Advantages of a 3-Piece Six-Prong Fishing Rod

 

The first advantage is that this rod is very easy to transport. When collapsed, the rod is only 80–110 cm long. You can easily keep it in a car without causing any obstruction.

 

3-piece six-prong fishing rods are also available in a wide range of sizes, including 3.6 m, 3.9 m, 4.05 m, 4.25 m, 4.5 m, and 5.3 m.

 

Many manufacturers produce 3-piece six-prong fishing rods, including the Shimano brand.

 

The prices of 3-piece six-prong fishing rods vary widely. Chinese and Taiwanese 3-piece six-prong fishing rods cost from several hundred thousand to several million VND. Higher-end 3-piece six-prong fishing rods from major brands such as Shimano can range from several million to tens of millions of VND. Depending on your budget, you can choose a suitable 3-piece six-prong fishing rod.

 

Shimano Six-Prong Fishing Rod

 

For beginners, choosing a Shimano six-prong fishing rod can make it easier to achieve good results. These rods are sturdy and feature extremely precise and sophisticated components, making fishing easier than ever. Some of the most popular Shimano six-prong fishing rods today include:

 

Shimano SUPER LEADER FV BXT Six-Prong Fishing Rod

 

The Shimano SUPER LEADER FV BXT six-prong fishing rod is designed specifically for anglers who enjoy long-distance fishing. The rod is made from 98% high-quality carbon. The stiffness of the Shimano SUPER LEADER FV BXT six-prong fishing rod is BX-T. It has a 3.3 mm tip, a 3.0 mm tip diameter, and a butt diameter of 24.55 mm.

 

This rod is extremely suitable for long-distance fishing at 40–50 m. The Shimano SUPER LEADER FV BXT six-prong fishing rod has a static load of 2–3 kg. It can also handle fish weighing 15–20 kg. The rod has a casting weight of 100–150 g and is equipped with Fuji guide fittings.

 

Shimano Super Lardar - 021 Six-Prong Fishing Rod

 

The rod is 4.5 m long. When collapsed, the Shimano Super Lardar – 021 six-prong fishing rod is only 1.2 m long. The Shimano Super Lardar – 021 six-prong fishing rod also features Fuji guide fittings. Its anti-twist section design is one of the notable advantages of the Shimano Super Lardar – 021 six-prong fishing rod.

 

Daiwa Six-Prong Fishing Rod

 

When talking about Shimano six-prong fishing rods, we cannot overlook Daiwa six-prong fishing rods, as this Japanese brand is also very popular and nearly as well-known as Shimano.

 

Daiwa factories are also located in various countries such as Vietnam, Thailand, and China. The product quality is very good, and many anglers around the world trust and use Daiwa products.

 

Some Daiwa six-prong fishing rod models

 

In Daiwa's affordable segment, there are several models such as Daiwa Surf Liberty, Daiwa CS, Daiwa, and others. These Daiwa six-prong fishing rods are reasonably priced, generally slightly below or above 2 million VND.

 

Some better models include the Daiwa Prime Surf six-prong fishing rod, with prices ranging from around 2–3 million VND depending on the model and stiffness.

 

There are many higher-end models, with prices ranging from 4 million to several tens of millions of VND. Depending on your needs and budget, you can choose a suitable Daiwa six-prong fishing rod.

 

Affordable Six-Prong Fishing Rods

 

For genuine six-prong fishing rods from major brands such as Shimano or Daiwa, prices of 3–5 million VND or more can be quite high for beginners who do not have much budget. Therefore, choosing an affordable six-prong fishing rod may be more suitable.

 

The saying "you get what you pay for" is quite accurate for all kinds of products and goods. An affordable six-prong fishing rod is mostly made in China. However, considering the price, the quality is reasonable for its price range.

 

Some popular affordable six-prong fishing rods on the market today include joint-venture Shimano rods, Shimano Spin Joy, Shimano Holiday Spin, SH Discovery, Bear six-prong fishing rods, Pioneer six-prong fishing rods, and others.

 

These six-prong fishing rods are priced from around 300,000–400,000 VND and above, making them suitable for beginners due to their affordable prices.

 

Where to buy affordable six-prong fishing rods?

 

If you want to buy an affordable six-prong fishing rod, visit Đồ câu Tuấn Kiệt. The affordable six-prong fishing rods available here come in a wide variety of designs and types. We offer affordable six-prong fishing rods from various countries of origin, including China, Taiwan, Japan, and South Korea. All affordable six-prong fishing rods from Đồ câu Tuấn Kiệt have clear origins and come with a warranty of up to 1 year.

 

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