Broken Fishing Rods: Top 3 Fishing Rod Mistakes To Avoid

[@Saltstrong]

Learn more about how to protect your fishing rods: bit.ly/3VckN4N

[@jkg6211]

You forgot to mention ceiling fans. 😂

[@mse1333]

And closing the door on your rod☹️

[@jkg6211]

@@mse1333 And/or the Tail Gate of your truck. As a professional rod builder for several decades with warranty on my work, I've heard every excuse possibly imaginable... and have experienced quite a few of them myself. Lol High Sticking IS one of THE most common though... we all sometimes tend to get carried away during the fight. Higher modulus+fast action = higher chances of rod tip breakage, for certain. After more than 2 warranty repair/replacements, I tell them to buy an Ugly Stick. Lol A high modulus rod is NOT for everyone... it not only depends on how well you treat and respect your rods, but also for what, where, and the way you fish. Take Cat/Carp fishers for example... they generally care less about high blank modulus. ~Edit ~ I tend to have more warranty repairs for Saltwater Fly rods... seems everybody wants a "Fast Action" Fly Rod for Flats Fishing these days. I understand why (fighting the wind we have during the colder months while the water is clear), but still... THAT is why I have many different weight/actions on Fly rods for various times/scenarios of the year. (not to mention different types of targeted species, depending on wind/weather, time of day/tide, water clarity, flies,etc.) As a "hobby", it can get quite expensive - but I still LOVE it. lol

[@Saltstrong]

Aw, dang! Sounds like you've got some rod-breaking experience!

[@jkg6211]

@@Saltstrong If we fish long enough... don't we all? 😆

[@bets7]

Ceiling fans! 😭

[@168grhp]

Great advice! I've been reading reviews on Amazon to figure out which rod to buy and it seems like they're all breaking at the tip. Now I know why!

[@Saltstrong]

Glad we could help!

[@gd3design63]

My #1 rod-breaker is backing the boat into the garage with rods still in the rod holders.....after you do it 3-5 times...it's a sound you'll never forget. 🤣🤣🤣(it's cool...I'm starting AA soon...) Great info, as usual...Thanks Luke!!! ❤🎣💪

[@Saltstrong]

Aw, man!! Hopefully you've done it enough that you don't do it anymore! Glad you enjoyed the video. Tight lines!

[@comfortablynumb9342]

Anglers Anonymous? 😂

[@Trout-Anator]

Always useful information in an easy way to digest.

[@Saltstrong]

Glad you found it helpful!

[@thom324]

wow, great info! I am, was, guilty about the hook-keeper tension.

[@Saltstrong]

You're welcome! Glad it was helpful!

[@ri-jm5tn]

I’m turning 65 this year, and I’ve had to make numerous adjustments based on my strength and endurance. After 6-7 hrs in a kayak, I’m done and need a couple days to recover. That said, I’m enjoying fishing more than ever!

[@Saltstrong]

Kayak fishing can be tough. Glad to hear you're still out there and enjoying it!

[@Shihabdeenrecreationalcyclist]

Hi what will happen if we use lure weight higher than recommended range

[@allneedsmobiledustlessblas2859]

Thank You Luke, another great informative video. Micky C

[@Saltstrong]

You're welcome! Glad you found it helpful!

[@mthomas2953]

Great Info Luke 👍

[@Saltstrong]

Thanks! Glad you found it helpful!

[@MommaJen214]

I have a fishing pole racks (like you would carry skis on) on my roof rack. Which way would you carry the poles tip facing forward or backwards? Or is it better to carry them inside of m SUV?

[@Saltstrong]

Thanks for the question! Check out the full blog on our website and post your question there. That way, Luke can respond directly with his feedback and suggestion. You can find that here: bit.ly/3VckN4N

[@texczechbohunk2143]

Thanks… Is there a rod brand… type… known to break?

[@Saltstrong]

Thanks for the question! Please visit the full blog on our website and post your question there. That way, our team can respond directly to you with their feedback. You can find it here: bit.ly/3VckN4N

[@Abstruseish]

I'd like to upgrade from my uglystik elite. I need it to be at least a 2 piece. I don't want a fragile rod. Is there a good balance between performance and durability? The more versatile, the better, I mostly throw lures, but I do use a slip bobber rig.

[@Saltstrong]

Thanks for the question! Please visit the full blog on our website and post your question there. That way, our team can respond directly to you with their thoughts and recommendations. You can find it here: bit.ly/3VckN4N

[@playinghookywithdavidchapa387]

When I was looking for my new to me truck, i had to make sure it was a long bed… i may figure out a way to mount my rods to the sides of the bed as most of my rods are under 8 ft… and yea my ugly sticks arent cutting it, gonna have my brother help me find a good rod to fish lures with

[@Saltstrong]

We've got a great selection of rods in our Tackle Shop. fishstrong.com/collections/rods-1

[@playinghookywithdavidchapa387]

@@Saltstrong im looking at joining the club… i love your products and just now getting to fish regularly now that my wife is the bread winner and im the mr mom trying to make youtube a career

[@jelly_fishing]

Great tips Luke

[@Saltstrong]

Thanks! Glad you found it helpful!

[@DueSouthFishing]

Broke Two on those pesky tail gate fish...

[@Saltstrong]

No good!!

[@allenbmooresharinginformation]

Having an extreme drag setting on a reel with a rod that isn't going to handle that stress is a mistake that will cause issues eventually.

[@Saltstrong]

Definitely

[@jamesbarron1202]

I broke a expensive rod pointing directly at my hung bait. Had braid on it and the braid broke and broke the tip in 2 places. Never seen that happen before. I think the braid recoiling back thru the guides caused it.

[@Saltstrong]

Possibly!

[@coopercoming8524]

Never throw a rod with a broken tip they sell easy repair kits . Like 10$ Walmart has them and so does not tackle shops . I saved my g loomis green water

[@jamesbarron1202]

@@coopercoming8524 when you break 12” off a bass rod it’s pretty worthless. Action is shot. Might as well use a pool stick to fish with. That rod broke into 3 separate pieces (2 breaks). I always salvage the guides on broke rods to repair broken guides on other rods. I even made a electric rod turner out of my Weber grills rotisserie, so the epoxy will level out. I’ve been repairing rods over 50 years.

[@coopercoming8524]

@@jamesbarron1202 any tips on wrapping new guides

[@jamesbarron1202]

@@coopercoming8524 KZbin Mudhole guide wrapping. They have lots of vids. They’re probably the #1 place to get rod building materials. Major circuit bass pros use their rod blanks to build custom rods.

[@barbarapettinger5687]

You didn't mention heat. I use fiberglass rods for flags and if the rods are left in a hot car/ truck it can snap fiberglass rods.

[@Saltstrong]

Great info! Thanks!

[@scottthompson1704]

And tailgates!!

[@Saltstrong]

Yes!

[@Airborn2volleyball]

Just throwing them in the back of your truck is a killer as well.

[@Saltstrong]

Definitely!

[@jamesrascon4715]

Roll up window in car while rod out window. Snap

[@Saltstrong]

Ah, dang! Won't do that too many times!

[@jeffmortellaro9585]

I’m thinking of the hundreds of dollars you may have saved your viewers, and potentially THOUSANDS you saved FishStrong(because of your great customer service)! Useful information, hopefully everyone heeds the advice.

[@Saltstrong]

Thank you!

[@comfortablynumb9342]

I buy Ugly Stiks and never broke one with a fish on.

[@Saltstrong]

That's great!

[@playinghookywithdavidchapa387]

I thought the #1 reason was Bill Dance 😂

[@Saltstrong]

🤣🤣🤣

[@williestephens4327]

💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@Saltstrong]

💪💪💪

[@rodneyferguson446]

I had a Berkley Rod that I absolutely loved! It wasn't all that expensive but it was a Tough Son of a Gun. I'd had it for years and was using 60# spiderwire on an abu-garcia wide body reel with the drag locked down. I was using it to catch Bull Reds at POC just inside the Jetties and there were several of us on the boat. A friend of mine was videoing our catches and where everyone else was spending 15-30 minutes fighting the Reds, I was cranking (winching) mine in. The Friend who was videoing was laughing and said "One of those is gonna break that Rod". I had my 3rd Bull Red all the way to the boat and was about to net it when suddenly, the Fish surged under the boat and snapped that rod dead in half because I was lifting my Rod tip and it went well past 90 degrees(Almost double) It also hit so hard that it spun the brake housing crimp loose from the cover plate on my Reel. My Friend started laughing so hard, he was in Tears and asked "what are you going to do now?". I told him I was gonna land that fish (which I did, LOL) and I didn't have a choice since I didn't have a spare setup on the boat, I had to "Run what I Brung". I ended up catching 3 more Bulls that day on that broke rod and reel.....So IF you want a REEL challenge, just try catching bulls with a 3' Rod and a reel that doesn't have any braking or anti-Reverse, LOL!

[@Saltstrong]

Great story!! Broken rod definitely didn't stop you!

[@ralphpratt9671]

How did the dog break a reel?

[@Saltstrong]

Stepping on them and breaking the handle is the most common way.