Features of Volzhanka spinning rods
The Volzhanka brand entered the market in 1989. And today it is one of the most recognizable Russian fishing brands. Spinning rods and fishing rods have proven themselves to be of high quality, reliability, durability and excellent prices.
The company offers its products not only in Russia, but also in foreign countries. This company is rich in a variety of spinning rods, in which you can easily get confused. We will tell you about them today, we will compile the top 10 best spinning rods, with reviews and prices.
Spinning Volzhanka “Stiletto”
Designed for catching predators. Manufactured as a thin and light graphite model. Weight – 90 g , has very high sensitivity, which is combined with reliability. Lightweight rings, solid top. Good balance and long cast.
This model combines speed, elegance, and lightness with reliability, accuracy and high quality.
Reviews
- Review 1: I’ll note right away that this rod, like all Volzhanka rods, has the same price-quality ratio. I tried it and I’m very pleased, it’s light and sensitive. In terms of casting, the range and clarity are excellent. The design is impressive - modern and stylish. By the way, almost all fishermen I know have Volzhankas; many people like their versatility and price.
- Review 2: I was fishing with a friend, he had a Stiletto, I asked him to try it, now I want it for myself. It fit right into my hand, very light. Sensitive and skillful in terms of shock absorption. Comfortable handle, you immediately feel control over the fish. When compared with other fishing rods, this option is the most successful, you get pleasure from fishing.
- Review 3: I think this spinning rod is just for beginners. A budget option for those who want to try their hand at fishing, while having a high-quality and convenient tool. Repeats all movements. The rod is very decent considering the price. Throws and bites are much easier to feel. Although I know that experienced fishermen also use it and are very satisfied, it doesn’t let me down. But it is a fact that it is much easier to handle than spinning rods of the same series.
- Review 4: I recently purchased a Volzhanka stiletto, I also have a meteor. It seems to me that Volzhanka will never let you down in quality. Casts are long, clear and easy. It is very light and comfortable in the hand. Leads great. I can’t say anything about durability and reliability yet, but I’m sure it won’t let you down, judging by the characteristics and experience with Volzhanka.
Top 10 Volzhanka spinning rods
Stiletto 0.5 grams
A universal carbon fiber rod, both on small, overgrown rivers and in open spaces for fishing on ponds and lakes. The spinning rod has two degrees of fixation, at the top and at the bottom, the length is 1.3 m, the handle is spaced apart, made of synthetic material, it is of very good quality, and the handle in the area where the reel is attached is made of plastic, the rings are on a high leg.
Price 2000 rubles.
“The spinning rod is very good, easy and comfortable to hold in your hand, the reel fits on the spinning rod like a glove. I’ll give you some advice: don’t go into the bushes with this spinning rod, otherwise you’ll instantly lose the tip of your rod!” And so I was pleased with the spinning rod, although at first it did not inspire confidence with its subtlety.” Grade:
Anatoly
Jig
As you already understand, spinning is designed for jig fishing. It has a length of 2.4 meters, a cork handle, the rod looks very fragile, but its test is +5 kg. The average price is 2700 rubles.
“I met this spinning rod a year ago. Lightweight, comfortable, got it at a good discount price. Despite the small test, I passed it, it was scary, but the spinning rod did a great job! Grade:
Michael
Master
This budget carbon spinning rod has long established itself on the market. 2.10 meters, test 7-28 grams, cork handle.”
“When I saw it in the store, I picked it up and couldn’t resist. Bought! Fits perfectly in the hand. After this spinning rod, the rest did not lie as well as the “Master”. The rod carries current, so do not fish in a thunderstorm (as it says on the rod itself). I recommend buying a size 2000 reel. There are errors such as excess varnish on the rings, and I don’t really like the rings themselves... Well, for 700 rubles (at a discount) you can ignore it.” Grade:
Dmitriy
Ultralight
It is made of monolithic plastic, has a cork handle, is easy to cast, and the price starts at three thousand rubles.
Gorynych
A universal rod with a test weight of 100 grams, a length of 2.2 meters, anti-whip guides, the price starts from five thousand rudders.
Rod crash test:
“I took it this year. I used it as a spinning rod, this “Gorynych” turned out to be a little heavy, but as a donk, it controlled bites from the tip, it turned out to be very soft, but just in case I set an alarm, don’t judge this rod by the first fishing, you need to gain experience with it from the beginning. A true all-rounder! In general, if you don’t try it yourself, you won’t know!” Grade:
Dmitriy
Lux
Carbon rod. An excellent option for beginners. Almost nano jig, with a dough of 2.2 grams, cork handle, fittings, quality of rings, suitable for the price of a spinning rod, no drops of glue, no burrs, very thin tip, price starts from three thousand rubles.
The “Lux” rod, 2 grams, throws perfectly, performs its test. I threw 3, 4 grams, and I also threw 5 grams with ease. For the price, the spinning rod is excellent, the baits fly perfectly.” Grade:
Fedor
Spin
It is precisely because of the longevity of this model that the demand for it is always high. Simplicity and convenience are the main advantages of this stick. Test 5 and 21 grams, cork handle.
"Spin" in action:
“I want to share my unsuccessful experience in using this sub-rod. I got it from a not very generous friend as a birthday present. And it so happened that I took this particular spinning rod with me on a fishing trip and went fishing. And then, at about the thirtieth minute, a fracture occurred in the area where the two parts connected. And I spent all my fishing time on repairing the rod: with tape, threads and others... Maybe it’s the low price, but if I knew what I would have to deal with, I would immediately refuse such a gift.”
Grade:
Ivan
Voyage
Spinning, plug rod. Rare model. Test from ten to forty grams, length from 2.4 to 2.7 meters.
“The rod works well, the casts are easy, the guides and lines do not conflict. I'm happy with the price and the stick! “9th place “Stalker”. Length 1.8-2.7 meters, test 10-30 grams, short handle. The shorter models are designed for twitch fishing with jigs, and the longer ones directly with jigs.” Grade:
Semyon
“It performed well in the hand, the length of the handle is enough for me, but this is individual. Well, overall the wand was a success!” Grade:
Peter
Meteor
It was provided in 2008 and immediately gained popularity and demand among fishermen. The meteor is made of fiberglass and carbon fiber, the handles are cork, the rings are equipped with the “Sic” system.
“I bought this meteor with test 2-7, length 2.4. I had experience on the water, the action was fast, I used it for fishing with a micro jig. The performance is not bad. The sensitivity is pleasant. I liked the matte color. Cons: the hook was made from the bottom, but not from the side, which caused discomfort. The handle is two-handed, but I prefer a thinner one. After 3 fishing trips with micro jig and wobble, the impression was average.” Grade:
Ilya
Review of travel spinning rod for travel Volzhanka Voyage
Volzhanka Voyage - A multi-part plug-in model, specially designed for those who like to go fishing on a trip with a full-fledged spinning rod. At the same time, the angler, depending on the fishing conditions, can assemble a rod in the 2.4 or 2.7 meter version. This possibility is realized by using prolong spacers. Despite the large number of sections, the spinning rod has a fast action and is highly reliable. The production uses IM 8 carbon fibers and high-quality binders. The spinning rod is equipped with guides with SiC liners, a high-quality reel seat, and a comfortable handle made of AAA grade cork. It comes with a convenient, lightweight and at the same time rigid tube that will take up little space in your luggage. An excellent gift option for a fisherman.
— Length, m: 2.4/2.7 — Weight, grams: 168 — Number of sections: 4+1 — Transport length, m: 0.67 — Test, grams: 5-21
How many times have I vowed not to buy anything domestic (pseudo-domestic) from gear, no matter how much they praise it. When the Sabaneev fishing rods first appeared, I bought a 10-meter length, the result is lying somewhere in the attic at the dacha, it didn’t work:.. A couple of years ago I bought a Sabaneev station wagon for wiring, on the very first day the whip broke due to a trifling snag in the grass (no need about the hands, everything is fine with them)
Last year I bought a Volzhan spin - Voyage, because it is convenient to carry. The spin lasted two days and broke right near the handle. So why am I ruining myself here? I went looking for this spare part and didn’t find it, the most I could find in stores were whips, I’ll find one and buy it once again to check whether our people have learned to make (buy) anything sensible.
Volzhanka-voyage, I bought it because it was convenient, I threw the tube in the car and the spin is always at hand, and then a fishing trip in the Novgorod region turned up, and that’s it... the end of the film on the second day. They were made of oak at their dawn, when they made them themselves.
I often use travel telescopes and telescopes. “Voyage” visited me too. About IM-8, AAA plug, comfortable handle and ergonomic reel seat - this is from the description of the store, or the manufacturer, as well as other praises.
To be honest, the wand is quite working, without all these above-mentioned delights, because even the Volzhansky Chinese will not supply cool bells and whistles for such a small price. The tube on the outside is very good, but for some reason the inside turned out to be without partitions for each part - when I opened the parcel and saw this disgrace with Voyage parts jingling inside the round box, I was pretty indignant. I am sure that the breakage of the top occurred precisely because of such stupid transportation, and not due to the fault of Chinese defectors, since the assembly itself is quite decent. If they are now making the same unfinished tubes, then be sure to finish it yourself.
In general, Voyage is quite a tolerable travel experience for a fishing traveler. It throws well, quite well in the jig from the middle of the test, and also copes with iron and wobblers. The joints fit well, the rings and cords are friendly.
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How to choose a spinning rod: advice from fishermen
Now the fishing market is overcrowded with many sticks, and in order not to get lost, read the article to the end. A spinning rod is not just a stick with rings, but a rather complex device.
If you like to fish with jig bait, then you need to know in what conditions you are going to fish. If this is shore fishing, then you need a rod measuring 2.70-3.30 meters to make the longest cast. You need to know what the current strength is in the reservoir; if it is still water, then you need to choose a test range of 30-35 g. If you fish in the current, then naturally the test weights increase, 50-60 g.
For such a rod, weights up to 30 grams are taken. What is the test? The test is the weight of your spinner, which your spinning rod will throw with ease. If you are fishing from a tray, then you need a shorter stick. If you need to make long casts, then pay attention to the position of the first ring. For long casts, you need the ring to be further from the handle, and if the ring is close to the handle, then the casts will be short.
But the main requirement for a spinning rod is not its strength, but its flexibility. It is the reinforcement properties of the rod itself. Plus, it should be light. After all, with a strong but heavy spinning rod, after 30 or more casts, your hand hurts terribly. In general, a light and flexible rod is better than a strong and heavy one.
An important factor is the spinning speed, that is, the speed at which the rod returns to its original, unoscillating position after casting. The faster the spinning rod returns to its initial position, the better.
Another way is to simply ask your friends, experienced fishermen, and ask for their advice. But not everyone has such friends, so you can just ask the salesman or manager at a fishing store if they fish themselves? And what kind of rod do they use?
Volzhanka "Meteor"
Universal fishing rod, marked IM6 (carbon fiber with the addition of glass fiber) HMG No. 45. Cork handle, rings with SiC inserts . Made as a universal rod for fishing in any conditions and all types of fish. Thanks to its rigid structure, it has control over the behavior of the fish.
Allows you to fish with wobblers, spoons and jig baits. Has a long service life.
Reviews
- Review 1: The guys and I went pike fishing, I took a Volzhanka-meteor from a friend, I can say that I was pleased. Very light and comfortable, I think the sensitivity of this fishing rod is a big plus. Throws well, long-range. I was interested in the price, the ratio is pleasantly pleasing.
- Review 2: The most suitable spinning rod for Russian fishing. High quality and durable. I am a fan of exploring new fishing spots, and it has never let me down. The structure allows you to keep the fish under control and leaves no chance of escape.
- Review 3: I bought it for my son; at that time he was a beginner fisherman. I've used it myself more than once. When I bought it, it was important for me that it was light and practical, and therefore not expensive, after all, I was just learning. In practice it turned out that it’s not a bad rod. From the point of view of versatility, it is irreplaceable, and judging by its condition, it will be durable. Not only the son was satisfied.
- Review 4: I love fishing. High-quality spinning rods are my weakness. I admit that I have quite expensive sticks in my arsenal, but I won’t throw away or trade the Volzhanka-meteor. If anyone has had practice with it, they will no longer look for a better option. It has everything you need for quality fishing.
Spinning rod care
Let's start with the most fragile part. "Tulip". This is what the ring at the end of the rod is called. In order for it to serve for a long time, it must be looked after. To process the tulip we will need a toothbrush and laundry soap. We take a brush, then rub a little laundry soap on it and begin to rub our tulip from different sides, where there may be dirt or sand.
Then we move on to the next ring and so on until the last one. Now we move on to the lower part, where the handle and reel mount are located. This is the part that is most often susceptible to contamination. This part is often placed or lies with the entire spinning rod on the mud and always interacts with the fisherman’s hands, and on his hands he has dirt, mucus scales, and so on. To clean this part, we repeat the same procedure as with the upper part, rubbing the handle with soap. Pay special attention to the location where the coil is mounted.
There may be a lot of sand hiding there. Don't forget about the joints between the two parts of the rod. Usually sand gets into these joints and after we insert the second part of the spinning rod, and because of the sand that scratches and greatly wears out the rod, the two parts will either break off at the right moment or will not be able to connect at all.
And to get rid of sand at the joint, simply blow out the area or rinse it with waste water. The most important! When purchasing, lick the case, DO NOT THROW IT AWAY! After you have completed all the procedures, put the spinning rod in a case and store it in a dry place until better times.
Bottom line
At the end, let’s summarize this article: We introduced you closer to spinning rods. We have compiled the top 10 best and most popular fishing rods. They also told us how to store and care for fishing rods.
After all, no matter how expensive a thing is, you always need to take care of it and extend its service life. The huge selection of this company allows every fisherman to find a spinning rod, tackle, and something else to suit his taste and at an affordable price. We hope you got a lot of useful information from this article.
