Match rod

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As a match rod (Engl. Match - Competition) and Kampfrute a fishing rod referred to, which usually consists of three parts. It is used especially for coarse fishing and is originally from England. It often has a point action, so only bends in the upper third, and is equipped with a large number of long-legged rings. The usual lengths are between 3.60 m and 4.20 m.

Since match rods have a lot of rings compared to all-round rods, it is possible to use relatively thin lines. The force normally exerted by the fish on the string is distributed over the many small rings in a match rod. These three properties, relatively long length, tip action and dense rings with small rings, are characteristic of the match rod and make it so popular for competitions in which the aim is to catch a large number of small fish in a short time.

Compared to other rods, match rods have a very low casting weight, which is usually between 10 and 30 grams.