One of the best feelings is giving someone you love a gift that they’ll love, whether it’s a birthday or Christmas, give them the gift they want from Castaway Rods. Castaway Rods has a great selection of the best rods and reels and will not disappoint! You could give them their new favorite rod! A fishing trip is one of the most fun things to do with family, spending time together outdoors, helping each other, and that great sense of […]
There are two basic types of reels that are offered by Castaway that can be put on a rod, but which one is right for you? A baitcaster reel will work well with monofilament, fluorocarbon, and braid line varieties. It is typically used by more advanced fishermen because the technique used is a lot more intricate and requires more finesse than a typical spinner reel. If the technique is not executed correctly the line can easily get knotted. You have […]
Inshore fishing is a common approach to fishing in places near the ocean. Fishing is considered inshore if it is 20 or less meters deep and within about 2 miles from shore. Typically this is when smaller saltwater fish are caught including redfish, flounder, spotted sea trout and tarpon. It is either done from shore or from a boat. You can go on a boat charter trip, which includes a boat and usually a Charter Captain which will guide you. […]
Selecting a spinning bass fishing rod to purchase can be a daunting task when you don’t know what you’re looking for, but in this article I’ll cover what to look for in a spinning bass fishing rod in order to find one that’s right for you. There are usually 4 criteria you want to look for when shopping for a spinning bass fishing rod; Power, Action, Length, and Composition. When shopping for a rod you are going to want to […]
Fishing for crappie can be exciting for a number of reasons; they are easy to catch, and they are small and easy to handle. They’re easy to catch with the right rod and the right conditions. But what are the right conditions for catching crappie? Many great fishermen have differing opinions on depth, so there’s no one right answer. During the winter there can be warm spells, that plus the lengthening daylight hours will push crappie upward. “Fish can be […]