Top 10 Fishing Rod Mistakes That Lead To Broken Gear

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Learn more about the mistakes you need to avoid: bit.ly/42y6Fpi

[@paulhenrystudios7468]

very helpful, i have ran more rod tips into corners on stairwells than i care to admit, i will try leading with the handle

[@Saltstrong]

It happens to all of us!

[@rgec58]

I closed mine in my truck tailgate. Thanks for the information, very helpful.

[@Saltstrong]

That's a popular one too! Glad it was helpful!

[@earthq1077]

You missed one tip, never borrow your rod to your clumsy friend.

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Haha...that's a good one!

[@ashi_knuckles4555]

I have no choice but to leave my rods in the garage but I do rise them off I just don't dry them

[@earthq1077]

​@@Saltstrong Update: I repated this same mistake and ended up with a broken rod. Lol.

[@comfortablynumb9342]

I buy Ugly Stiks because they're tough and affordable. I've never seen one break with a fish on. I saw a 5' ultralight version break when it was bent tip to butt on purpose , and seen doors hurt them. Other than that I haven't seen one break in over 30 years of using them. I fixed some guides but the blanks have lasted a very long time. And now they have a bunch of different lengths and styles they didn't have before. My favorite are my Ugly Stik Lite Pro, for spinning and baitcasting.

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Thanks for the feedback

[@scot7619]

Do the math, it doesn't make...cents... haha! Great video, Luke!

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[@kazuyaitoh7852]

Very helpful tips! Although I own a telescopic the other tips are helpful. Thankyouu!

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Glad it was helpful!

[@proteusxavier9477]

Low ceilings! The number of times I've forgotten that my basement ceiling is a hazard to 7'+ rods... 😅even sitting on the ground, you raise that sucker up and BAM! To the point where I've put up a massive caution sticker on my gear closet (where the ceiling is higher). 😆 Hasn't happened since.

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That will definitely get you!

[@gregbroyles2908]

Closing rod tips in vehicle, topper, or rod storage doors.

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That happens a lot!

[@MrOddball13]

Love the channel! My TOP tip is never step over a rod on the ground or deck. I accidently stood on one years ago ....... rods don't like being stood on!

[@Saltstrong]

That's a good one! Thanks for the feedback!

[@sarcofalo]

I did break my rod last week. I had my rod on a vertical rod holder (kayak) and when casting i got snagged with it and it broke right at the rod butt.

[@Saltstrong]

That's too bad. Unfortunately, it happens a lot!

[@mikemcgeehan4321]

All of the above.

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Thanks!

[@davidstokes925]

All 10 of these are good to watch out for. Although no. 10 is the one I’m the most guilty of!

[@Saltstrong]

That's one that gets a lot of people!

[@CMo762]

Ahh man definitely the old ceiling fan 😅

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[@OneJamesH]

Not drying the rod. Guilty as charged

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That's a big one!

[@FredDeFinis]

Another very common problem is grabbing the rod part way up to free a snag or hoist a fish into the boat. You create a fulcrum that can cause the rod to snap at that point. I would rate this as the number three or four cause of broken rods,

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Thanks for the input!

[@huskergator9479]

That heron’s people will be calling Monday demanding royalties. I called it first.

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[@macprince5667]

Fans will definitely break rods.

[@Saltstrong]

Know from experience?! 🤣