LOOKING FOR A NEW STICK? How about a Custom Rod by Cohn...
Inshore Florida’s: House of Styxs
Dave Cohn’s Handcrafted Custom Fishing Rods
COHN’S STYXS
A custom-built fishing rod should fit the user like "A GLOVE". The rods length, power, type, line, grips, reel seat, guides and colors should be considered and are key components that go into a Professionally Built Custom Rod, matching your personality to your stick. That's the difference between buying a rod Off the Rack and one that's Custom Built; It's the matching of components to the user along with fishing style, fish species and personal preferences. It should FIT LIKE A GLOVE!
Ask yourself these questions to determine what type of fishing rod you need:
1. Fish Species or what will the rod is used for.
2. Rod Style...Spinning - Casting - Big Game - Surf - Fly Rod - Ultra Lite
3. Overall Rod Length
4. Action / Power...See the illustration below
5. Blank...Graphite - EGlass - SGlass - Boron - Composite Material
6. Grip...Cork - Hypalon - Mooseskin - Pistol Grip (casting) – Alum.
7. Reel Seat...Graphite - Machined Aluminum - Wrap-On - Fighting Belt
8. Line Type and Lb Test... Mono - Dacron – Hollow Core - Braid - Lead Core -
9. Guides...Hardloy - Silicone Carbide - Aluminum Oxide - Alconite – Mildrum
10. Color Scheme and Personalizing
ACTIONS -Extra Fast Action Curves the upper 1/4 of the blank -Fast Action Curves the upper 1/3 of the blank -Moderate Action Curves the upper 1/2 of the blank -Slow Action Curves progressively through the entire length of the blank
"I build one rod at a time,
hand crafted to the exact specifications
of each Customer. Your Cohn Stix should be an extension of ones body, one rod, one fish, and one angler. Discover my unique ability to custom fit your rod with an individual signature and designed Stick that is all about you!”
Dave Cohn
You also need to consider the various characteristics of Fishing Rods. Some of these are the actions of Fishing Rods, the weights, and their lengths. You will be able to determine the appropriate Fishing Rod you need by getting familiar with these basic features. Here are the guidelines:
Fishing Rod Actions
A rod's action determines its flexibility. There are four action types in Fishing Rods. These are: extra fast, fast, moderate, and slow. Fast-action and slow-action rods have their own unique characteristics. A fast-action rod is more sensitive compared to a slow-action Fishing Rod. Likewise, the angler will be able to know if his lure is already reaching the bottom because a fast-action rod can send out the lure's vibrations. On the other hand, a soft cast is possible using a slow-action rod, unlike a fast-action rod wherein it may break the bait off. If you are using a very light Fishing Line, it is advisable to use a slow-action rod when casting a considerable amount of bait or lure.
Fishing Rod Weights
A rod's weight indicates its strength. There are seven fundamental categories of rod weights: ultra light, light, medium light, medium, medium heavy, heavy, and extra heavy. Choosing the right Fishing Rod weight is not an easy task. However, be guided by this rule: the right Fishing Rod's weight depends on how big and/or how heavy the lure you will be using, and/or how big the fish you wish to catch is. In other words, the bigger the fish and/or the bigger or heavier the lure, the heavier the Fishing Rod you need. However, many Fishing Rod makers categorize rods based on what species they are made for, so buying the rod with the appropriate Fishing Rod weight becomes easier.
Fishing Rod Lengths
The length of the Fishing Rod is also an important factor to consider. Basic physics principles will tell you that a longer Fishing Rod allows you to cast at a greater distance. This also affects your ability to fight against a fish. For instance, a shorter, thicker Fishing Rod will be able to provide better advantage for "pumping" a powerful kind of fish from deeper water.
Knowing the basic features and various characteristics of Fishing Rods can help you determine which type of Fishing Rod you can use for your Fishing needs. For more information on your style and rod type, please drop us a line and we will bite back soon.
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