Alright, let’s talk about this here “best ned rig rod,” whatever that fancy name means. Folks keep askin’ me, so I gotta tell ya what I know, even if I don’t know much about fishin’ with these newfangled contraptions.
Now, you wanna catch some fish, right? Well, you need a stick, a string, and somethin’ to make the fish bite. That’s all there is to it, really. But these young’uns, they got all these special names for everything. “Ned rig,” they call it. Sounds like somethin’ my grandson would make up!
What kind of stick you need? Well, don’t go gettin’ somethin’ too heavy, you hear? You ain’t wrestlin’ no gator, you’re just tryin’ to catch a little fish. Somethin’ light, they say, “light to medium-light.” That means it ain’t gonna break your arm when you try to pull up a fish. And it should be “fast,” they say. That just means it bends at the tip, so you can feel when the fish nibbles.
- Length: Now, how long should it be? Well, that depends on how far you wanna throw that thing. Some folks like ’em short, some like ’em long. I reckon somethin’ around 6 foot somethin’ is good. Like that “6’7″” they talk about. That’s about as tall as my grandson, so it seems about right.
- Power: Like I said, don’t go gettin’ somethin’ too strong. “Medium-light,” they call it. That’s plenty enough for them little fishies. You ain’t tryin’ to pull up no tree stump.
- Action: This is where it gets fancy. “Fast action,” they say. That just means the tip bends easy, so you can feel the fish. And it helps you throw that thing out there further too.
They got all these fancy names for these sticks too. “Dobyns Fury” somethin’ or other. Sounds expensive! And “Defy Black.” What’s wrong with just callin’ it a fishin’ pole? But I guess if you wanna sound fancy, you can call it a “ned rig rod.” Just make sure it ain’t too heavy and it bends at the tip. That’s all that matters, really.
Now, about that string. They call it “line,” these youngsters. And they got all sorts of it, too. Braid this and fluorocarbon that. I tell ya, it’s enough to make your head spin. Just get somethin’ strong enough to hold the fish, but not too thick that it scares ’em away. They say 10-pound test is good. That’s plenty strong for them little fishies, unless you hook a monster, I guess.
And what about that thing you put on the end to make the fish bite? That’s the “ned rig” part, I reckon. I ain’t gonna get into all that. Too complicated for an old woman like me. But from what I hear, it’s just a little jig head with a little plastic worm on it. Nothin’ fancy, really. Just somethin’ that looks tasty to the fish.
So, there you have it. That’s all I know about this “best ned rig rod” business. Just get yourself a stick that ain’t too heavy, a string that’s strong enough, and somethin’ to make the fish bite. And don’t forget to bring a bucket to put the fish in, and maybe a hat to keep the sun off your face. And most importantly, have fun! That’s what fishin’ is all about, ain’t it?
And don’t go spendin’ all your hard earned money on somethin’ fancy. A simple fishin’ pole will do ya just fine, most of the time. Them fancy names and high prices don’t catch more fish, it’s the person holdin’ the pole that matters, you hear? And patience. You gotta have patience. Fishin’ ain’t a race, it’s about sittin’ there, enjoyin’ the quiet, and waitin’ for the fish to bite.
So go on out there and give it a try. And don’t worry too much about all them fancy names and numbers. Just get out there and enjoy yourself. That’s the best advice I can give ya.
One more thing. Don’t forget to bring some snacks! Fishin’ can make you hungry. And maybe a little somethin’ to drink, too. Just don’t go throwin’ your trash in the water, you hear? We gotta keep our rivers and lakes clean for the fish and for the folks who come after us.
Now git outta here and go fishin’! And don’t you be comin’ back empty handed! Just kiddin’. Mostly. Have fun out there!
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