The first thing to keep in mind when purchasing a new fishing rod is the fact that a decent fishing rod doesn't have to break the bank. As a matter of fact, you should be able to find more than adequate fishing rods for fifty dollars or less. In my experience, fishing rods that are more expensive than fifty bucks each simply aren't that much better. I don't want to tell you which brand to buy, but the major manufacturers such as Berkley, Quantum, Daiwa, and Pflueger all make quality fishing rods that should suffice for whatever type of fishing you do.
The first thing to keep in mind is this: It's always a good idea to have more than one fishing rod, so that you can change rods as the conditions change. Or example, I enjoy ultra light fishing for trout, and spend 90% of my time fishing the same river. Even though I fish the same river, for the same species of fish 90% of the time I need to have 2 different fishing rods available. Why? Because as water conditions change I need to change the length of my rod, if I want to be successful. In the spring, when the water's high due to run-off, a longer rod is necessary to be able to feel my bait/bottom and of course, bites.
The best way I can describe which fishing rod is right for you, it is to let you know what I have always preferred, and you can go from there. If the rod is going to be used like I use my fishing rods (which means trout fishing with bait) then it's important that they not be too "whippy". In other words, they can't have no stiffness to them, and feel like a "whip" with a handle. But, at the same time, they can't be too stiff. This is why it's hard to buy a fishing rod without "feeling" it first. If the rod is being used for heavier types of fishing like trolling and casting all day, then as long as you go with a quality manufacturer, you should be safe.
Another great tip is to find a "series" of rods that you like, such as the Quantum Teton fishing rods, and then just buy different lengths for different conditions. If you like the five-foot version of the rod, then you'll also like the six-foot six inch version, it's as simple as that. The same principle is true for any "series" of fishing rod manufactured by a quality company. These tips should help you make a much more informed decision when it comes to purchasing a new fishing rod. Just make sure that you have different rods for different situations. Having just one fishing rod is the true mark of someone who is really new to fishing or doesn't know what he or she is doing.
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