Spinning rods for bottom fishing for crocodile. Spinning rod "Crocodile": characteristics and application. Optimal bait weight

Crocodile plug spinning rod - professional. It is not suitable for casting light bait at the required distance.

Handling it will require special skill and physical strength. Ideal for trolling and bottom fishing.

The spinning rod can be purchased in white and black. The reel seat is standard with a bottom nut.

The handle is made of rubberized material. The unit weighs 413 grams, the assembled length is 108 centimeters.

The most important advantage of this spinning rod is its strength. Models with one and two sections, with a screw connection, plug-in, and lengths from 100 to 270 centimeters are available to the fisherman.

With the help of such gear they catch fish from the shore or boat.

Approaching the feeder gear

As a rule, it looks like this: a fisherman buys a cheap Crocodile rod, lovingly called Crocodile by fishermen, equips it with a powerful fishing line or cord and elements of feeder equipment, a feeder and, in the vast majority of cases, an anti-twist tube.

For some reason, in wide fishing circles far from the feeder, gear assembled in this way received the simple and laconic name spinning.

Tackle assembled on the basis of a Crocodile-type rod is the first approximation to a feeder, but it does not correspond to its most important qualities, such as:

• High sensitivity;
• Possibility of long casting;
• Casting accuracy;
• Good shock-absorbing properties.

We need to start with the fact that the Crocodile is essentially the simplest rod for carp fishing (carp), the high strength inherent in its design allows you to take very worthy specimens of trophies, and such a parameter as high sensitivity to very timid and cautious bites, this There is practically no type of fishing rod.

Using Crocodile brings good results and fishing satisfaction during periods of high fish activity, usually the spawning period, when a hungry fish immediately swallows the bait on the hook and makes the rod literally jump on the stand.

As a rule, at this moment the bell, without which Crocodile fishing loses its meaning, makes all the fishermen in the neighborhood jump up with its alarming chime. Here it’s worth mentioning right away that if the bell goes off at the moment of biting on the Crocodile, you shouldn’t rush and fuss, because the fish is already firmly on the hook at the moment and is unlikely to get off it.

It must be repeated that in this scenario, fishing can only take place during periods of high fish activity. When the fish is passive due to the influence of weather conditions or a good food supply of the reservoir, the Crocodile can stand for hours in complete silence.

This is because, firstly, the rigidity of its tip does not allow it to respond to cautious approaches of fish to the bait. Secondly, again due to the great rigidity of the rod, it is impossible to feel the edge in the riverbed, which, as a rule, is a promising place for fishing.

Thirdly, due to the short casting range, the fishing point can only be designated at short distances.

Purpose

The Crocodile spinning rod is designed for catching large fish in bodies of water with different currents. In a plug-in spinning rod, the rod consists of knees and a kit (a blank with a rubber shock absorber).

The plug legs move on rollers, and fishing takes place with the help of a whale. Spinning rods are used to catch predatory fish using artificial bait.

There are two types of spinning rods: casting and trolling. The second involves fishing with released bait, where the reel is used for landing.

The device resembles a feeder in its characteristics and purpose, but unlike it, it does not have sufficient sensitivity, accuracy, casting range, or good shock-absorbing properties.

The Siweida Crocodile spinning rod is reliable and ergonomic. It can be used as a bottom rod and feeder.

The spinning rod blank is made of solid carbon fiber, which can withstand long-distance casting of a heavy sinker. Two-part models are securely and firmly connected, the rings have ceramic inserts.

Their main task is to protect the fishing line from wear. The reel seat is made in the form of a classic clamping screw with a metal ring.

The handle is made of practical neoprene. A special loop is provided to secure the hook.

The Siweida brand produces different Crocodile models with rod lengths from eighty centimeters to three meters.

Peculiarities

The Crocodile 240 spinning rod is a simple rod for carp fishing. Its design is durable, but sensitivity to careful bites is almost completely absent.

Experts advise using Crocodile during the spawning period, when the fish strongly swallows the bait on the hook. When fishing with a spinning rod, you need to use a special bell that is attached to the rod.

Without it, according to fishermen, it is difficult to see the bite, but it is easy to be left without prey. It is better to use a unit with a bell in reservoirs where fish are active.

If there are few fish in the reservoir and they are passive, there is no point in fishing with a Crocodile spinning rod. The main reasons: a hard tip, insensitive to quiet bites, and the inability to cast over a long distance.

You can fish with this spinning rod only at short distances. Many fishermen, trying to increase the bite, buy several “Crocodiles” and equip them with cheap fishing lines.

In most cases this does not work. It’s better to buy an inexpensive device and enjoy the fishing process, rather than wait for a bite.

Overall, the Crocodile unit is an excellent choice for an angler who wants to compete with large fish and is not afraid of heavy fishing. If you learn to cope with this spinning rod, the catch will always be rich.

Characteristics

The Crocodile 210 spinning rod is a powerful device with a length of 210 centimeters and a dough weight of up to 250 grams. The model is heavy, powerful and durable.

Made from monolithic fiberglass without cavities. The color of the rod is white.

This allows you to see the bite if fishing at night. The tip is bright orange or red.

Withstands feeders weighing up to two hundred grams. According to the owners, spinning rods are convenient to use for fishing from a boat.

Reel seat with bottom nut, handle made of foam rubber. Used on water with strong currents.

Device specifications:

• two sections;
• length - 210 centimeters;
• threaded connection between the butt and the whip;
• test - from 100 to 250 grams;
• construction is slow;
• five rings;
• made from fiberglass.

Crocodile spinning rods are often called power rods, as they require great endurance of the fisherman during fishing.

The material used for modern spinning rods is synthetic, less often metal. About the same as used to make ski poles for racers.

• Fiberglass is a heavier material, less flexible, less expensive.
• Composite fiber is an alloy of graphite and fiberglass that is lighter and more flexible.
• Carbon fiber, also called carbon, is lightweight, flexible, durable, but also the most expensive material.

It is believed that the higher the modulus and the graphite content in a carbon fiber rod, the better it is. Manufacturers in some countries are trying to increase sales of their products in various ways, playing on the ignorance of buyers.

The IM index with a number, which came from America, and which supposedly reports the graphite content, actually serves something else. It is assigned to different types of fiber and is intended only to distinguish between types of products. This has nothing to do with the graphite modulus.

The main characteristics of a spinning rod are length, action and test.

The length of the rod is selected depending on the task you have to solve. The length of spinning rods varies from 1.4 to 4 meters.

Spinning rods up to 2.2 meters are used for fishing from a boat or in small bodies of water. The rod is more than 2.7 meters long and is used for fishing on large rivers where long casting is required.

The length is more than 3 meters, these are already two-handed spinning rods. It is clear that two-handed weapons are needed where power is required.

In strong currents, when fishing for large fish, on ultra-long casts, when you can’t cast with one hand.

In the recent past, telescopic rods were very popular, but now they use telescopes only if they go somewhere on vacation and need to take a compact spinning rod. A truly serious rod will still be a plug rod.

I will say my opinion in favor of telescopic rods: they should definitely be available, I have them. You can take it with you in any bag or backpack. But this is already an addition to other fishing rods.

There is an important marking on the rod called test. Casting weight - the weight range of lures with which the rod will work optimally. This parameter can be called the power of the rod. It influences the choice of baits.

To give an example, you are going to fish with a feeder that weighs 10 grams, so the rod test should include this number. That is, you choose a rod with a test of 5-20.

Since the feeder will experience resistance when casting, the upper limit should be too high. The test is marked in ounces, 1 ounce (oz) corresponds to approximately 28 grams.

So, for example, ¼ - ¾ (oz) corresponds to a dough of 7-21 grams.

The rod may simply contain a letter designation that will correspond to a specific test:

• Ultralight – ultra light (UL) – test 0-7.
• Light – light (L) - test 2-15.
• Medium-light – medium-light (ML) test 5-20.
• Medium – average (M) test 1-30.
• Medium-heavy - moderately heavy (MH) test 15-40.
• Heavy – heavy (H) test 20-50.

What is put on the rod depends on the manufacturer (letters or ounces).

Good producers

If we talk about companies, the companies that are most represented on the Russian market are Shimano (Shimano models catana or stradik), Daiwa, Kosadaka, and “Silver Brook”. If you read reviews on the Internet, then Korean spinning rods from the Maximus company are considered good.

But Chinese manufacturers have already learned how to make fakes of any models from different countries. Their rods are cheaper and, by the way, not bad. Don’t be afraid to buy China, it’s suitable for amateur fishing.

Those who engage in sports spinning and participate in competitions need special gear, which is very expensive, but this is a separate topic.

Crocodile for a beginner

For those who are just starting to fish with spinning rods, we can recommend a rod such as a crocodile. Many people, including me, started with a crocodile. Although this is a heavy rod, according to my feelings, and reviews from fishermen say: it is useful for beginners that it is durable. In addition, the crocodile does not require careful care, unlike other spinning rods.

Crocodile can be used for bottom fishing. The crocodile is suitable for heavy spinners. This spinning rod has a powerful reel that allows you to use thicker braid. Crocodile, a fairly cheap spinning rod. Even many experienced fishermen take a heavy crocodile as a second spinning rod, as it is very reliable.

You won’t be able to actively sparkle with it, it’s very heavy. But if you first work with a crocodile, pump up your hand, then when you switch to another rod you will feel a significant difference, a light blank will be much easier to cast.

A crocodile works best when the weight of the feeder with complementary foods is from 100 to 190 grams. It is good to catch large specimens with it. It can be transported without special cases. Since the tackle is heavy, the fish catches itself well on the crocodile. In short, a beginner can choose this model.

How to choose

When you buy a spinning rod, it is better to inspect the purchase in the store, especially if you are unsure of the manufacturer.

Inspecting the wall thickness of the rod is necessary for inexpensive Chinese spinning rods to make sure that everything is fine there. Reputable manufacturers do not need this, although it will always be useful to look.

To carry out a visual inspection, you need to disconnect the elbow of the rod and carefully examine the walls. Good spinning rods have uniform wall thickness and are made from the same material.

It happens that cheaper fiberglass is painted black to resemble graphite.

If you see that the walls are very thin, like foil, then when buying it you need to handle it carefully.

If you squeeze the rod with your finger and see that it bends, then this is a sign that it may break and fail at the most inopportune moment.

If the spinning rod is from a reputable company, then the small thickness of the walls should not bother you, it should not break. The main load is borne by the top layer of the form. So just handle your spinning rods carefully.

Pay attention to the rings

The next thing you should pay attention to is the rings. Before purchasing, assemble the spinning rod, turn all the rings in one direction and try to spin the rod. The rings must be located strictly in one line. On a lower quality copy, one line of rings will not work. During the fishing process, the rings should not rotate so that they do not have to be adjusted.

At the same time, it is not at all necessary that the rings be positioned strictly along the seam (especially since seamless spinning rods do not have such a seam). This parameter does not affect the quality of the rod. But it would be useful to determine the quality of the rings before purchasing.

The best rings are graphite. Usually, if the blank itself is of high quality, then there are no complaints about the rings. But if this is an inexpensive rod, then the rings can be made of fragile ceramics or metal. They deteriorate faster.

The ring closest to the handle should be the largest, its outer diameter is 30 mm. This reduces line friction when casting.

On heavy rods, guides are installed on low legs. If the blank is light, then the legs for the rings will be high. The most important. So that there are no cracks or nicks on the rings. Run your finger over them and check for a defect. Such defects can tear the fishing line.

Assemble the spinning rod

When buying a fishing rod, pay attention that when assembled the spinning rod looks like one whole, there are no kinks anywhere, and it does not crack or squeak. At the same time, twist the coil in different directions, check the reliability of its fastening.

Coil selection

The reel is another important element that you need to choose when buying a spinning rod. The size of the reel will be directly dependent on the weight of the bait. If the bait exceeds the permissible weight of the reel, it will quickly cease to exist. And if you use light baits with a large reel, the tackle will lose its sensitivity. So a balance will need to be struck.

There are basic characteristics that will need to be taken into account when choosing a reel.

Coil type

By type, reels are divided into inertial (a type of multiplier) or inertia-free (with a fixed spool).

Inertial ones are designed for powerful spinning rods, for sea fishing and large fish. All reels are selected directly for the spinning rods and the fish that you will catch, for specific fishing conditions. All types of fishing are used in this method, it’s just that inertia-free ones are more popular among fishing enthusiasts. To begin with, you can choose an inertia-free one.

Inertia-free ones are more suitable for medium and light spinning rods and float rods.

Inertia-free reels are more often used by spinning enthusiasts. This is due to the fact that casts can be made further. Lightweight attachments are used with this reel. But if you pull out large fish with such a reel, it may break.

Size

The size of the reel depends on how much line or cord it can hold. This parameter is measured in thousands. Initial – 1000 and then every 500 units. For medium spinning rods, a reel size of 2000 - 2500 units is acceptable.

The weight of the reel depends on the size and the material from which it is made. The lighter the material, the better. For an inexpensive 2000 count reel the weight should be 300 grams.

In general, the material from which the spool is made is very important. If it is plastic or carbon, then it is better to use it for fishing line, but for the cord you should choose metal. The cord is rough and wears out the edges of the plastic, they become uneven, which has a bad effect when casting.

Brake

A friction brake is needed to release the fishing line when landing fish. It takes the load off the fishing line and rod blank. The friction brake can be front or rear.

Today, spinning is a very popular and versatile method of fishing, providing anglers with enormous opportunities in choosing different types of gear. So, for example, sometimes when fishing with a spinning rod, light rods with almost weightless flies are used, and sometimes powerful sea gear is used.

A spinning rod is a fishing tackle consisting of a rod on which guide rings are placed and a reel with fishing line passing through these rings. The thin part of the rod is called the “tip”. And for the last access ring a special name was also invented - “tulip”.

Spinning fishing has one main distinctive feature: the need to retrieve the bait (regardless of whether it is artificial or natural). In this case, it is necessary to imitate the behavior of a live fish while playing with bait in order to excite the hunting reflexes of predatory fish and encourage them to grab the prey. Spinning is a tackle often used for catching salmon and trout.

Spinning rods can be divided into 3 classes:

• "lungs",
• "average"
• "heavy".

At the same time, the division is based on the weight of the baits for which these tackles are designed. Thus, we have the following class distinctions, shown in the table below:

The most universal and widespread are spinning rods belonging to the “middle” class. But experienced fishermen, when going fishing, select gear depending on the situation.

When purchasing your first spinning rod, you should choose a budget option so that you can first understand your new fishing method, determine in which places and what you will catch.

When choosing a spinning rod, you need to strive to find one that would have a high enough sensitivity so that you can feel with your hand everything that happens under water. But, of course, real knowledge can only be gained with experience, having held more than one tackle in your hands.

You need to understand that there are no universal spinning rods. When choosing different baits, you need to select the corresponding rods for them. Also, the choice of gear depends on what kind of fish is caught and in what conditions. The main tasks solved by the rod are as follows:

• Delivery of bait to the place and distance you need.
• Performing efficient wiring.
• Bite alarm.
• Ensuring effective hooking of fish and reliability of its transportation (the tackle must withstand the increased load that occurs when landing fish).

What materials are used today in the manufacture of fishing rods?

Most often they are made from synthetic materials and metal. For example, from:

1. Fiberglass(relatively heavy material, not very flexible and not very expensive).
2. Composite fiber(which is a lighter and more flexible material).
3. Carbon fiber(the lightest, most durable, flexible material, but also the most expensive).

When we talk about carbon fiber used in the manufacture of fishing rods, we are actually talking about a fibrous composite material with a polymer binder reinforced with carbon fiber. At the same time, the minds of fishermen are often manipulated by indicating the names of carbon fiber brands.

Once, during the manufacture of a series of fishing rods, their names included certain brands (IM6, IM7, IM8) of carbon fiber produced by the American corporation Hexcel and present in the material of these fishing tackles. Most of the models from this series were highly appreciated by fishermen, due to which similar markings became widely known.

Subsequently, many manufacturers began to indicate the value of the IM module on the gear they produced. Moreover, in addition to IM6...IM8, larger module values ​​began to appear; sometimes you can even see the inscription “IM12”.

It is believed that the higher the IM value, the stronger and better the rod. But today it is assigned mainly to distinguish between the types of materials from which fishing gear is made, and is no longer directly related to the module of graphite itself.

Thus, IM1, IM2 or IM3 and other similar designations are simply names of the fiber from which the rod is made. And you should not pay special attention to these letters and numbers when choosing a spinning rod.

Main characteristics of the rod

These are:

• length,
• build,
• test.

Let's take a closer look at them.

Length

The length of the spinning rod can be different, but, as a rule, it is 1.4...4 m. It is chosen based on the tasks. A spinning rod with a rod length of 2.2 m is often used when fishing from swimming devices, and a spinning rod with a length greater than 2.7 m is used in cases where long casts need to be made. If the rod has a length exceeding 3 m, then it is already a two-handed spinning rod, which is used when there is a strong current in the river and when catching large fish using ultra-long casts, when this cannot be done with one hand.

Just ten years ago, telescopic fishing rods were very popular, but today this compact spinning rod is only taken with them when they go on vacation. The real serious tackle is the plug rod.

But still, a telescopic rod has the huge advantage that it can easily be placed in any backpack or bag.

Test

One of the most important parameters characterizing a spinning rod is the TEST of its rod. Just recently, few people in our country knew what it was. The domestic industry produced spinning rods, in the manufacture of which aluminum and fiberglass tubes were used. And the manufacturers did not care about the distance to which the baits thrown with these tackles flew. They could throw a heavy lure quite far, but with a light bait the situation was much worse.

Modern spinning rods make it possible to use even very light baits (the weight of which does not exceed a few grams), allowing you to cast them over a fairly long distance. And when purchasing, you can determine what kind of bait a given spinning rod is designed for by knowing its parameter, known as a test.

On some imported fishing rods, the test value is given in ounces. It should be borne in mind that one ounce (oz) is approximately equal to 28 g. For example, if it says “¼ - ¾ oz”, then this is the same as if it were written “7-21 g”.

No less often there are rods on which the test value is shown in grams or using English letters.

Different manufacturers use different designations, but the most common classification is shown in the table below:

Build

Another marking that can be found on a fishing rod is the type of stiffness it has, called action. The structure is selected depending on the bait used. The accuracy of casting and the effectiveness of fishing depend on its value. The formation determines the casting technique. To designate it, the marking system shown in the table below using letters is used.

A little about spinning rod manufacturers

Today on the Russian market you can buy spinning rods from the following companies: Shimano, Daiwa, Maximus, Kosadaka and Silver Brook.

The Chinese also make good fishing rods, and their products, although often counterfeits of well-known foreign models, are usually much cheaper.

The video shows how to choose a fishing rod:

Spinning rod “Crocodile” (“CROCODILE”)

It can be recommended to beginning spinning players. “Crocodile”, of course, is a heavy rod, but for beginners its strength is more important. It can be successfully used for catching even very large fish, for example, taimen and salmon. His rod can withstand significant loads, it is rigid, like a stick, and heavy. Therefore, some fishermen sometimes call “Crocodile” “club”. But this is, perhaps, one of the cheapest spinning rods.

“Crocodile” is often used when fishing with a donk. It has a powerful coil that allows you to use even thick braid. Sometimes fishermen take this spinning rod as a spare, since the Crocodile is very reliable.

How to choose

When buying a spinning rod, you need to carefully inspect it, especially if you are not sure of the reliability of the manufacturer.

Wall thickness

If you buy an inexpensive fishing rod, you should definitely check whether it has normal wall thickness. Although such inspection of products from reputable companies is not necessary, a thorough inspection of the product is always useful. To carry out a visual inspection, you need to disconnect the elbow of the rod and examine the thickness of the walls: it should be uniform.

If the rod bends when pressed with your fingers, this indicates its fragility, and it can quickly break. But spinning rods made by reputable companies and with thin walls are quite reliable, but they need to be handled with care.

Study the rings

After assembling the spinning rod, you need to turn them in one direction and start rotating them with the rod. If the design is good, the rings will remain in line all the time.

It’s a good idea to figure out what material the rings are made of. Inexpensive spinning rods have metal or ceramic rings. But the best rings are graphite. The rings should not have cracks or nicks that could tear the fishing line.

Coil selection

When choosing a reel, you need to know that its size directly depends on the weight of the bait used, the weight of which should not be more than permissible for this type of reel, otherwise the reel will very quickly fail. And if you use a large reel with light bait, then the tackle as a whole will have poor sensitivity. How to find the golden mean - decide for yourself.

The main characteristics of the coils are listed below.

Coil type

The coils are:

• “inertial” (those called “multiplier” are simply a type of inertial coil);
• “inertia-free” (having a fixed spool).

Inertial ones are installed on spinning rods designed for catching very large fish, and, as a rule, are used in sea fishing. Inertia-free reels are more popular among amateur fishermen. This type of reel is a good choice when fishing with medium and light spinning rods and float rods.

Size

This coil parameter is measured in thousands. It shows the size of the spool, and depending on its size, each reel can only use a specific type of fishing line with a certain thickness and length. The minimum size value is 1000, and then it increases in increments of 500 units. An acceptable reel size for an average spinning rod is 2000, 2500.

Weight

Reels can have different weights, depending on both the size and the type of material used in their manufacture. Lighter reels are preferred. Typically the weight of inexpensive reels (2000 size) is approximately 300g.

Spool

The quality of the spool depends mainly on the material used to make it. For reels with a plastic or carbon spool, it is recommended to use line. For the cord, you need to choose a reel with a metal spool.

Brake

Friction brake can be:

• "in front of him",
• "rear".

Using the brake, the line is released smoothly when fishing and the load on the gear (on the blank and on the line) is reduced.

Bearings

Some coils have quite a lot of them installed (up to 15 pcs.), but 4…6 pcs. are enough for normal operation. A large number of bearings, in itself, does not indicate a high quality reel.

Gear ratio

This number shows how many times the reel rotor will turn if you make one turn with the handle. Reels with larger gear ratios are faster. Based on speed, reels are divided into slow, universal and high-speed reels. To catch different fish, reels with different gear ratios are used.

Last time feeder fishing is becoming increasingly popular. Good catchability and the ability to fish in the presence of such unfavorable external factors as wind, waves and strong currents are attracting more and more followers of the feeder. It’s interesting that many fishermen often use bottom fishing methods and elements of feeder gear without even knowing it.

Approaching the feeder gear

As a rule, it looks like this: a fisherman buys a cheap Crocodile rod, lovingly called Crocodile by fishermen, equips it with a powerful fishing line or cord and elements of feeder equipment, a feeder and, in the vast majority of cases, an anti-twist tube. For some reason, in wide fishing circles far from the feeder, gear assembled in this way received the simple and laconic name spinning.

Tackle assembled on the basis of a Crocodile-type rod is the first approximation to a feeder, but it does not correspond to its most important qualities, such as:

• High sensitivity;
• Possibility of long casting;
• Casting accuracy;
• Good shock-absorbing properties.

Crocodile and feeder fishing

We need to start with the fact that the Crocodile is essentially the simplest rod for carp fishing (carp), the high strength inherent in its design allows you to take very worthy specimens of trophies, and such a parameter as high sensitivity to very timid and cautious bites, this There is practically no type of fishing rod. Using Crocodile brings good results and fishing satisfaction during periods of high fish activity, usually the spawning period, when a hungry fish immediately swallows the bait on the hook and makes the rod literally jump on the stand. As a rule, at this moment the bell, without which fishing on the Crocodile loses its meaning, makes all the fishermen in the neighborhood jump up with its alarming chime. Here it is immediately worth mentioning that if the bell went off at the moment of biting on the Crocodile, there is no need to rush and fuss, because the fish is currently firmly on the hook and is unlikely to leave it.

It must be repeated that in this scenario, fishing can only take place during periods of high fish activity. When the fish is passive due to the influence of weather conditions or a good food supply of the reservoir, the Crocodile can stand for hours in complete silence. This is because, firstly, the rigidity of its tip does not allow it to respond to cautious approaches of fish to the bait. Secondly, again due to the great rigidity of the rod, it is impossible to feel the edge in the riverbed, which, as a rule, is a promising place for fishing. Thirdly, due to the short casting range, the fishing point can only be designated at short distances.

Dispelling myths

In order to somehow get out of the situation and increase the efficiency of their fishing trips, many fishermen take the path of increasing the number of fishing rods. They buy 3 - 5 Crocodile-type rods, load them with the lowest quality fishing lines and reels, and furnish themselves with this impressive fishing palisade. It has been proven in practice more than once that a person who has mastered the basics of feeder fishing, armed with just one feeder, can easily catch the above-mentioned fishermen - multi-station fishermen. So, novice followers of feeder gear need to make the right conclusion, and just in case, take into account that it is better to start by buying one budget feeder rod and enjoy fishing, than for the same price, buy three Crocodile-type rods and sit and wait for fishing. will bite.

No matter what anyone tells you about spinning rods, often the first one is purchased with the idea of: practicing, throwing, and then buying something more expensive, more efficient and more impressive for a certain number of thousands of rubles.

This looks quite natural, as, for example, with the first car of some car enthusiasts. First you need to learn how to drive normally, so you buy a car that’s not too expensive, even if it’s heavy, one that you won’t mind if you scratch or, God forbid, hit, but that doesn’t break down too much. Here is the Crocodile spinning rod, I think, from the same category. It is most suitable for beginners who love spinning fishing.

Spinning rod "Crocodile"

So, before you, one might say, is a worthy option for a person who has not yet chosen the tackle that suits his tasks, desires and capabilities. When he is just starting to study, purchasing such a 2-folding “Crocodile” will seem like an ideal option to him. Initially, this tackle attracts with its irresistible power and very affordable price (the price in online stores ranges from 250 to 600 rubles, depending on the model).

Spinning rod "Crocodile". Characteristic

The test is undoubtedly surprising: from 100 to 250 grams. Yes, with such a test you can hunt a shark, and also throw a heavy spoon over a long distance! The length of the 2-section seems optimal: 240-270 centimeters. It has durable rings. Its weight is just over 400 grams, the action is fast, and the material is fiberglass. It seems that everything promises to make fishing, if not catchy, then at least educational, and therefore productive and enjoyable.

Underwater rocks

Only a little later, when you go fishing, you learn by experience: this “Crocodile” spinning rod is not very well suited for hunting, for example, a not too large perch or an average pike, and the reeling is not felt at all.

And out of habit, your hand gets so tired that you no longer want (and can’t) take anything into it. And the rings for fishing lines, it turns out, are completely “wrong,” and that’s putting it mildly. As a result, after several such fishing trips, the Crocodile spinning rod can expect several future options.

First: give it to a friend who is interested in feeder fishing. And he will really like this tackle, since it can be used to catch a true fishing trophy - carp or carp of considerable weight. Second: keep it for safety or reorient it yourself to perform other tasks. Third: if you, of course, are completely disappointed in this course of events, leave it gathering dust in the closet or attic until better times.

What is the most effective way to use Crocodile?

And yet, and yet... This democratic spinning rod “Crocodile”, in our opinion, has its right to exist and can be interesting in its own way. It will even be very useful for some What? Let's figure it out. Here is the aforementioned feeder fishing. Often the tackle is used as a blind bottom. Used for catching large carp and even catfish.

Of course, one can argue: a club is a club in Australia. But, in our opinion, you still shouldn’t put the Crocodile spinning rod (see photo above) out of sight. After all, at such a price there is practically no alternative to it. In addition, there are “crocodiles” with less dough.

Even though this tackle is rigid and very heavy, which is reminiscent of old Soviet titanium spinning rods, it is very strong, one might say, of increased reliability. Crocodile is also suitable for fishing on a heavy feeder; theoretically, it can be used for boilies, however, problems may arise with the length of the rod itself. Predatory fish that are not too large are, of course, inconvenient to catch because of their rigidity. And you can’t throw the bait (spoon) far, and the bite is hard to feel. In general, the verdict is this: everything is too narrow in application. Well, or you can take it as training equipment for a beginner spinner.