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Bolognese rods became some of the most advanced around the late 1980s. They quickly gained popularity in the former Soviet Union. After bamboo rods, they became the modern rod of choice. Their versatility and telescopic joints revolutionized all existing notions of how convenient a float rod could be.
What are the features of the rod?
The main materials used to make Bolognese fishing rods today are fiberglass or carbon fiber. Rods can reach up to 8 meters in length. Moreover, folded telescopic rods allow for minimal space during transport to the fishing spot.
Today, fishing tackle is equipped with reels for convenient fishing for various species of fish. A fishing rod is equipped with the following components: line, reel, sinkers, hooks, and a bite indicator (float).
The advantage of this rod is that it can be used for fishing by casting the line a considerable distance from the shore. However, to achieve this, the rod must be equipped with heavier floats.
How to choose the right Bolognese rod
To make the right choice of Bolognese fishing rod, you need to consider the following points:
- What material is the lapdog made of?
- Rod build and test;
- And also, what will be its maximum length?
Manufacturers now produce very lightweight telescopic rods. They can have up to eight sections, making them convenient for both shore fishing and transporting to the water. The rods are lightweight, making them easy to hold without having to be mounted on special stands.
Spinning rods are most often used for catching predators, but Bolognese rods allow fishing not only from the shore but also from watercraft such as rafts and boats. You just need to choose rods suitable for this type of fishing.
Bolognese fishing rod action
This term refers to the rod's flex. It can vary: stiff, medium-stiff, and medium.
- With a rigid action, only the very end of the rod can bend;
- With medium-hardness, the upper part of the rod is capable of bending;
- Medium action indicates that the lapdog can bend from the middle.
However, when going on trophy fishing trips on the Putorana Plateau, medium-stiff or stiff rod actions are most often used, as they offer numerous advantages.
Test
The power of long-distance casting depends on it. Rods with a casting weight of 5-20 grams are most commonly used. When choosing a Bolognese rod, pay close attention to the quality of the product and the guides. They are best equipped with porcelain inserts. Furthermore, the guides should have high guides. This helps prevent the line from sticking to the rod.
Coil
This fishing tackle must meet the following requirements:
- A reel equipped with a drag brake meets the requirements of a Bolognese rod. This will allow you to catch substantial trophies during rafting, such as grayling, char, and lenok.
- The spool must hold at least 100 m of fishing line.
- The gear ratio of a reel plays a particularly important role. Spinning reels with a gear ratio of 5.7:1 are most commonly used; it's worth noting that these same reels are also used on match rods.
fishing line
Bolognese fishing rods are rigged with monofilament and fluorocarbon lines. Their diameters can range from 0.14 to 0.22 mm. In the Putorana River basin, which is rich in weeds, snags, and trees, lines up to 0.22 mm in diameter are used.
The answer to the question of why fishing line should be at least 100 meters long is simple: this is necessary so that if the tackle breaks, the angler can quickly replace the hooks, weights, and float.
Float
The bite synthesizer on Bolognese rods is installed so that it is invisible to fish. Floats can be either rigid or sliding. Teardrop-shaped, spindle-shaped, or flat ones are often used. Teardrop-shaped models are ideal for fast-flowing mountain rivers.
Sinkers
Weighting can be done with one or more sinkers. For current-flowing bodies of water, sliding weights are used. In weaker currents, the Bolognese rig is rigged with shot. Correct weighting means that only the float antenna is visible above the water.
Thus, Bolognese rods are properly equipped. They can be an excellent substitute for spinning rods in various bodies of water in the taiga reserve. And anglers who participate in the Putorana Plateau trophy fishing tours can lay claim to catching the largest trophy.
