Bologna fishing rod: differences, equipment and fishing tactics, advantages

Over the centuries, man has managed to come up with a lot of ways of fishing. The most widespread is summer fishing with the use of the simplest tackle – a float fishing rod.

The Bologna fishing rod is already a more advanced version of the float tackle. In this regard, this type of tackle is very popular with all categories of anglers.

Bologna rod: design features

Bologna fishing rod is a fishing stick, the purpose of which is to catch fish. At the same time, the blank of such a rod has a number of some differences compared to a conventional float rod. For example:

• The Bologna rod has a fixed reel holder.
• This type of rod has access (guide) rings at the rate of one ring per segment. The design of the rings does not allow the line to stick to the blank, which makes fishing more comfortable and practical.
• The upper elbow (and sometimes two elbows) is equipped with an additional sliding wire ring to distribute the load evenly.

As a rule, all models are designed according to the type of telescopic rod and, depending on the length, consist of 4 – 8 knees. There are, but quite rarely, Bologna rods of the plug type.

How and where to fish

As a rule, experienced anglers prefer to arm themselves with a Bolognese rod rather than a regular float tackle. The fact is that its design allows you to adapt to any fishing conditions. For example:

• With the help of the Bolognese rod, fish can be caught on various lakes.
• It is permissible to use it when fishing on rivers, regardless of the strength of the current.
• The rod will help to cope with the task when catching fish on all kinds of channels with a difficult bottom topography, as well as in the presence of a current.
• On various reservoirs, both from the shore and from the boat, both in calm and in windy conditions.

Since a reel with a significant supply of fishing line is installed on the blank, fish can be caught at a considerable distance from the shore, making long casts. The reliability of the rod allows you to catch fish of considerable size.

An important point! In order for fishing to be comfortable and efficient, it is necessary to correctly select all the elements of equipment that would not go beyond the technical data of the form.

Even when fishing from the shore, you can appreciate all the advantages of this type of rod. Arriving at the reservoir, you do not have to look for a place that would fit the design of the gear. It is enough to find a promising place, and with the help of this type of rod you can fish at any distance. The simplest gear adjustment allows you to deliver the bait to the fishing point if it is either 2 meters from the shore, or 10 meters, or even more. Moreover, neither the presence of the current nor the presence of the wind will interfere with the fishing process, if you learn how to properly use the Bolognese fishing rod. In any case, you can count on a positive outcome of fishing.

Advantages and disadvantages

The Bologna rod has a number of advantages over a conventional float rod. For example:

• The versatility of the tackle, which allows it to be used in various conditions.
• The ability to quickly change the configuration of the gear, as well as to replace the leashes in case of breaks.
• Quick preparation for the process of fishing, as well as quick assembly of tackle at the end of fishing.
• When folded, the rod takes up little space, making it easy to transport.
• The ability to cover much larger areas in the process of fishing.
• Possibility of more efficient playing of large individuals due to the use of a reel.

Along with a number of advantages, the Bologna fishing rod has a number of disadvantages. For example:

• The cost of a Bolognese fishing rod is slightly higher than usual.
• A more careful attitude to all elements of the equipment is required.
• Equipping a Bolognese fishing rod requires a bit more expense.

It should be noted that the disadvantages are not so significant against the background of the advantages. In other words, the advantages of the Bolognese rod are worth the extra cost, since the comfort and success of the entire fishing process depends on it.

Criteria for choosing a Bolognese rod

The principles for choosing rod blanks are almost the same, regardless of the type of rod, since their purpose is identical – catching fish. When choosing a Bolognese rod for yourself, you should pay attention to a number of factors that can affect the outcome of all fishing. For example:

• The length of the rod in working, as well as in transport condition.
• Rod test.
• Build a rod.
• Number of knees.
• The material of manufacture.

Rod length

As a rule, all anglers first of all pay attention to the length of the rod. Basically, the models are represented by forms with a length of 4 to 8 meters. The length of the rod is chosen depending on the fishing conditions: the nature of the reservoir, its size, the nature of the coastline, etc. The further you plan to cast the bait, the longer the blank should be.

When fishing from the shore, the optimal rod length is in the range of 5-6,5 meters, and when fishing from a boat, it is enough to have a fishing rod no more than 4 meters long. Longer rods (more than 6,5 meters) are practically not used by amateur anglers because of their high cost, and fishing with such sticks is not very convenient.

The length in the transport state also plays an important role, since this factor affects the convenience during transportation. The more knees the blank has, the smaller it is in the assembled position. It should be remembered that the number of knees affects the reliability of the fishing rod. This is especially true if you plan to catch a fairly large fish.

Rod test

As a rule, the test is indicated in grams, while there are minimum and maximum limits. These limits indicate at what weight of equipment the rod can be most effectively controlled without causing harm to it. It is believed that test values ​​in the range of 5-25 grams are the most optimal. Lower or higher blank test scores indicate more selective fishing conditions.

Stroy rods

The form of the blank indicates the elasticity of the rod, that is, the possibility of bending it, depending on the conditions of fishing. Therefore, rods with such a system are distinguished:

1. A fast action where the rod is bent a third of its length from the tip of the rod. As a rule, such rods are well suited for long-distance casts and well-timed strikes.
2. Medium action, when the rod is bent to half the blank, starting from its tip. It is considered the most versatile action that is suitable for most fishing conditions.
3. Slow action, when the rod can bend almost all the way to the handle. Designed for fishing at short distances.

At the same time, it should be noted that there are blanks that have average flexibility indicators that are within the medium-fast or medium-slow system.

Number of elbows (sections)

Each section of the Bolognese rod has a passage ring, and additional sliding rings can be installed on the top two sections.

It is important to know! The minimum number of components makes the rod more balanced and more durable.

In any case, the minimum number of knees is 4 units, and the maximum is 8, so it is not difficult to calculate the number of throughput rings (from 5 to 10 pieces).

Material of manufacture

Modern forms of Bologna rods are made:

• Composite materials such as fiberglass or carbon.
• From carbon fiber.

Carbon fiber rods perform significantly better as they are significantly lighter, more flexible and stronger. At the same time, they are afraid of shock loads, so they require a more careful attitude towards themselves. In addition, they are much more expensive than rods made of composite materials.

Rods made of composite materials also have good performance characteristics. In addition, they are more affordable for various categories of anglers, because they are cheaper. The disadvantages include a slightly larger weight, which affects the stress on the hands if you have to hold the fishing rod in your hands for a long time.

In conclusion

The Bologna rod is ideal for fishing. The presence of a reel with a supply of fishing line allows you to adapt to specific fishing conditions. At the same time, you can install both a spinning reel and a small compact reel solely for storing spare fishing line. The presence of an inertialess coil allows for long-distance casts, but a small inertial coil does not have a significant effect on the final weight. This is especially true when the rod is fiberglass and you have to constantly hold it in your hands. As a rule, this happens in conditions of active biting. In this case, any additional grams of weight are felt, especially at the end of fishing, although hardly anyone pays attention to this during the fishing process.