ROD SELECTION

The most common lure rods used for mountain stream fishing are 5 to 6 feet in length. Rods of this length are very easy to handle in mountain streams. If you are fishing in a wide river like a main stream, you will need a longer rod around 6 to 7 feet because you need to cast the lure far to the other side of the river. On the other hand, in headwaters where the river is narrow and has many covers and structres, a short rod around 4 to 5 feet is preferred because it is easy to handle.