Fishing Poles: 5 Fast Facts

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Fact #1. It's believed that the concept of sport fishing dates as far back as 2000 BC. There are scenes discovered from Ancient Egypt depicting people fishing with lines, rods, and nets. These archaeological finds show that they fished from the banks of rivers and in boats constructed from papyrus. They used a combination of techniques, including harpoons, baited hooks, nets, and fish traps in the form of woven baskets. The original hooks were made from wood, shells, ivory, or bone.
Fact #2. There's a Chinese account from the 4th century that tells of fishing with silk lines attached to bamboo rods. They used cooked rice attached to hooks as bait. Additional references to fishing can be found in ancient Roman, Jewish, Greek, and Assyrian writings.
Fact #3. These items are often classified by terms like ultra-light or medium-heavy. The lighter one is, the smaller the fish it should be used to go after. If one uses a model that is oversized for the fish, it'll be harder to notice when a fish is hitting the bait. Thicker versions are less sensitive. Using an undersized option could result in it snapping in half when a big fish takes the bait and starts to run.
Fact #4. Take into consideration the bending curve of the fishing pole, as well. The greater the bending curve, the easier it will be to cast far distances. If it's overly stiff, it takes more power from the fisherman while transferring less of that power to fighting the fish.
Fact #5. Fishing poles can be made entirely from one piece, or they can be broken up into two or more pieces. Single piece versions have a more natural feel, but present difficulties when it comes time for transport. Two-piece units are a good compromise between convenience and feel. It's best to avoid any in three or more pieces, or telescoping poles. They'll be weaker and have an unnatural feel when fighting a fish.