i am in the process of putting together a catalog of rods built with the finest components available to be sent out nationwide (not easy). i hope it works. they will include (as of now) salmon & steelhead, live bait, surf, ice, and saltwater trolling. i was just curious if anyone knows of different magazines pertaining to each of the catagories mentioned. if so please post so i can subsrcibe. thank you, jim

I don't have all the addresses but here's list you could do a search on:

Marlin
Bib Game Fishing Journal
Saltwater Sportsman
Florida Sportsman
Salmon and SteelHeader
Trout
NorthWest Fly Fishing
Fly Fisherman
Fly Rod and Reel
American Angler
Fly Fishing in Saltwaters
Saltwater Fly Fishing
In Fisherman


And quite a few more that don't presently come to mind.

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Could someone explain how the surf rod and the
spinning rod differ? Is it by length or weight
that differentiates them? I and many friends use
7 and 8 ft spinning rods with great success on the
surf. If one orders a blank, how does he separate
the two?
Thanks

A surf rod is just a spinning or casting rod used in the surf. Most times we think of this catagory within a catagory as being longer and stouter than most run of the mill spin or casting rods. It's not always the way it goes, but you get the picture. When somebody says "surf rod" my mind sees a 10 to 12 foot stick with a bit larger than normal guides for passing knots. When you mention that you use normal 7 and 8 foot spinners in the surf, that's what I picture, a regular spinning rod used in the surf.

Hi Mike,
I assumed that the spinning rod was a "subcategory" of a surf
rod, but the problem arises when you have to order a blank. Most
manufacturers make a distinct difference and catagory for the
surf and spinning rod, yet do not specify difference in length o
or thickness. It leaves me in a quandry as to which blank will
be more flexible, or right for the job. It's difficult to explain, but we only get one shot at this, and then begin the long day's work. I would like to be sure I have the best rod
for the job.
Sanford

Remember that the manufacturers are trying to catagorize their blank models so that they are easy to select. The exact same model may show up under different numbers in the "spinning" and "surf" catagories.

What most of us end up doing, is just disregarding the catagory titles and selecting blanks based on length, weight, tip and butt diameters, line and lure weight ratings. The manufacturer's catagories can be helpful in getting you in the right ballpark, but often you can find a model that best suits your needs by looking outside those catagories.

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