The Edge rods range comprises 139 different models for spinning, casting or fly fishing. To find the model that's right for you, it's important to understand the name and, above all, to refer to the descriptions of the different rods, which specify the target, lures and techniques that can be used.
NFC blanks
First of all, the Edge Rods brand is simply a series of rods developed on the basis of North Fork Composite blanks designed by Gary Loomis. Thus, the names of the various models are based on the reference of the blank fitted.
Understanding naming
Each cane has a name broken down into 4 parts corresponding to :
- Handle type, series and ring assembly (spinning or casting)
- Technique for which the blank was designed
- Length (in feet and inches) and power
- Number of strands
For example, the BWS MBR 733-1 model is to be understood as the Black Widow Spinning (BWS) series, designed on the basis of an MB blank (MBR, R for Rod), measuring 7 feet 3 inches, i.e. 2m21 for a series 3 power (in this case 15-40 g for this model) and in one piece, i.e. single-stranded.
MB and SJ 2 essential references
At NFC, we have a very large number of blank references that correspond to the technology for which they were developed.
These include two particularly versatile models for the most common uses in marine and freshwater environments: the MB and SJ series.
- MB blanks for "Mag Bass" are designed for black-bass and rubber jig fishing in the cover. These rods have a marked tip action and a hard point, as they are designed to pull in strong iron hooks and extract fish from congested areas.
- SJ blanks for "Spin Jig" are models with a tip action, but with a more playful tip for added versatility.
Sea series
Among the various ranges designed, some have been conceived for uses and techniques specific to the marine environment. Edge Rods offers 4 very specific series:
- The SLJ series is designed for slow jigging. For comfort and efficiency, these rods are short and have a particularly progressive action.
- The HL range of rods is designed for both grazing and trolling. Ranging in power from 20 to 80lbs, they are available for spinning and trolling.
- The ISR series, which stands for "Inshore", has been developed for shore fishing for sea bass. These models are based on Spin Jig blanks with a focus on versatility.
- Finally, the SUR range is reserved for surfcasting, i.e. fishing from the shore using bait.
Freshwater series
At the same time, other series have been developed to meet freshwater needs and techniques. There are 8 of them:
- The rods in the FLIP series are designed for flipping fishing and are often long enough for precise casting. They are powerful, as they respond to the need to extract fish from crowded areas.
- The DS range has been designed specifically for the Drop Shot technique, which requires very strong tip actions (X fast), but also a very playful and sensitive tip, as it consists of animating a small lure in a minimalist way.
- The SWB range is a series of rods designed for use with swimbaits and are therefore long and powerful enough to propel large lures.
- The CB series has been designed for crankbaits. These rods are soft to dampen vibrations and provide comfort for the angler.
- For trout and salmon, you'll find two specific series. First of all, the HS range, reserved for salmonid anglers with large-lip hard lures.
- Then there's the ST series, which stands for "Steelhead", the nickname for large American trout. Once again, models designed for specific fisheries.
- More versatile, the FW series for "freshwater" offers lightweight rods designed for fishing with small swimming fish or with spinning or undulating spoons.
- Finally, the P range for "Pitching". As with Flipping, these rods are long and powerful for short, accurate casts in crowded places.
Product sheet
If a good technician is able to understand the characteristics of a rod through the technique for which it was designed, let's face it, it's not that easy. All the more so as each rod can be diverted from its initial use to meet other needs.
On the Edge rods website, rods are not classified by reference, but according to a logic common to all anglers, i.e. first and foremost their environment or their form of practice, in short their universe!
So, the first thing to do to find the right model is to choose between "sea fishing", "freshwater fishing" or "fly fishing".
The rods are then classified according to the type of fish for which they are intended
Finally, you'll be able to access the different models matching your search. By clicking on the product sheet, you'll discover its characteristics (immediate translation in terms of action, length and power of its name), but also the lures and techniques for which they are perfectly suited.
