Advice on choosing a snakehead fishing rod for beginners
Lure fishing is, in fact, a form of trolling that uses artificial lures to catch fish. This method relies on fish mistaking the artificial lure for a real one and striking at it. The key technique in lure fishing is retrieving the lure across the water’s surface.
How to choose a lure rod
In lure fishing, the rod is truly important; not only does it help anglers avoid hand fatigue and make it easier to entice snakehead fish, but it also makes landing the fish much easier. The article below will guide you on how to choose a snakehead lure rod so that anglers can enjoy a successful fishing trip.
Below are a selection of snakehead lure rods at various price points, which Tuấn Kiệt Fishing Tackle is pleased to present for your consideration:
As you are likely aware regarding lure fishing techniques, one of the basic requirements is that the angler must always hold the rod in their hand to work the lure on the water’s surface. This can lead to hand fatigue and affect the angler’s feel for the line; consequently, a rod used for lure fishing must first and foremost be lightweight and easy to handle. You should opt for a two- or three-piece model as they are compact and easy to transport.
A round-up of lure fishing rods: Lure fishing rods
Some affordable snakehead fishing rod models for anglers new to lure fishing:
1. Genuine Daiwa Sweepfire lure rod
This is a genuine, budget-friendly lure rod distributed by Daiwa Vietnam Co., Ltd. Made from carbon fibre, it features guides specially manufactured for Daiwa, which are far superior to standard guides, and a medium-action tip suitable for artificial lures.
Priced between 320,000 VND and 350,000 VND, with both spinning and baitcasting reels available, this is a high-quality, budget-friendly rod suitable for beginners to lure fishing.
2. Two-piece lure rods from the Chinese domestic market:
Although not genuine branded products, this range of Chinese domestic rods is chosen by quite a few anglers. The rods are designed in two sections with two tips of different flex levels, specifically:
- Shimano 2-Piece Lure Rods (M, ML)
These rods come with both M and ML tips, allowing anglers to switch between them, with prices ranging from 330,000 VND to 390,000 VND and available in both spinning and baitcasting models; this makes them an affordable option suitable for anglers new to lure fishing.
The Eagle Super lure rod features a youthful design and fashionable colours, with a non-slip wooden handle. It comes in M and MH actions, priced between 430,000 VND and 470,000 VND.
- Hunting Black High-Power Lure Rod
The Hunting Black lure rod features two ‘Bạo Lực’ tips, suitable for lure fishing, jigging, single-hook fishing or bottom fishing. It has an ultra-stiff tip and comes in M and MH tip configurations, priced between 450,000 VND and 540,000 VND.
3. Daiwa Crossfire Lure Rod
A lure rod with a very attractive, robust and sporty design, extremely lightweight, and the quality of the Daiwa brand has long been firmly established. Suitable for lure fishing, lancer fishing or single-hook fishing; an affordable product offering fairly good quality.
Price: 450,000 VND
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4. Daiwa Crossfire X Lure Rod
The 2020 model of the Daiwa Crossfire X rod is an update to the previous model; it can be said that this update is quite comprehensive, and at a cost of around 600k, it offers excellent value for money. The rod is constructed with a double-layered twisted carbon fibre outer layer, enhancing its load-bearing capacity, making it stronger and sturdier. Furthermore, the design is also much more attractive.
Prices for each model are as follows:
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662MS
600,000 VND
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702MHS
620,000 VND
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602MHB
600,000 VND
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662MHB
620,000 VND
5. NOEBY Lure Rod
- NOEBY Leisure K6 NBBF702M Genuine Spinning Rod
- NOEBY Leisure K6 NBBCF 702M Side-Reel Rod
In the price range above 800,000 VND, the NOEBY lure rod boasts many of the technological features found in a high-end rod. It is a rod suitable for continuous use and makes an excellent backup rod. It features exquisite finishing touches and a harmonious colour scheme.
6. Daiwa AIRX Lure Rod
Available models:
- Daiwa AIRX 662MFS Spinning Lure Rod
- Daiwa AIRX 702MHFB/662MFB Side-Reel Lure Rod
- Daiwa AIRX 702MFS Spinning Lure Rod
The Daiwa AIRX lure rod is a genuine Daiwa product featuring x2 twisted blank technology, providing high durability and strength. With a rod blank diameter of no more than 1 cm in the mid-range segment and a price of over 1 million, this is a perfectly decent rod for fishing.
7. Tsurinoya Lure Rods
From the Tsurinoya brand, with prices starting from over 1,000,000 VND, anglers can try out the following model:
- Tsurinoya Hacker S732ML Lure Rod
- Tsurinoya Hacker S682UL Lure Rod
- Tsurinoya Hacker C732M Lure Rod
Featuring full-length X-twist carbon fibre construction, Fuji guides, anti-twist PU tip guides, a handle made from hard and durable EVA material, and a reel seat crafted from carbon fibre with an attractive powder-coated finish, the reel seat is designed in a new style. Product prices range from 1,350,000 to 1,450,000 VND
8. Tatula lure rod
The Daiwa Tatula lure rod is a mid-range product whose quality has been recognised by many professional lure anglers in the price range above 2 million VND.
In addition, the lure rod range covers a wide range of price points, from low to high. Customers can explore further lure rod products at the Tuấn Kiệt fishing tackle shop via the link below
Product link: Lure rod models
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