How Do You Grip Your Rod? 2024
gunsndrums1 reply :
Kind of an odd question but for the guys out there that use a spinning setup a lot how do you grip your rod? I tend to have my ring and pinky below the post and my middle and index above, almost like a fist with the reel in between my fingers.
A-Jay reply :
gulfcaptain reply :
Hold the reel between my pinky and ring finger.
A-Jay, spinning rod, not swimbait stick.
A-Jay reply :
On 4/8/2015 at 11:06 AM, gulfcaptain said:Hold the reel between my pinky and ring finger.
A-Jay, spinning rod, not swimbait stick.
Thanks I kind a blow that one . . .
A-Jay
gulfcaptain reply :
On 4/8/2015 at 11:12 AM, A-Jay said:Thanks I kind a blow that one . . .
A-Jay
But that is a nice swimbait set up.
Kevin22 reply :
Pinky below
rippin-lips reply :
Raises hand... What is a spinning rod?
SirSnookalot reply :
I started gripping a spinning set up in the traditional manner, have no idea when my hand moved up to the foregrip. My pinky rests in front of the reel foot on the grip. I personally feel I have better leverage for a hookset, better leverage when I have larger fish on the line (not unusual to grip up on the rod shaft), less wrist and forearm fatigue especially for 10 or 20 minute battles, and moving up reduces the tip heaviness to some degree. Would never consider a rod with out a foregrip and never go back to a traditional gripping of a spinning outfit.
WIGuide reply :
I hold mine with 2 fingers in front of the reel stem.
Catch and Grease reply :
My whole hand in front of the reel or one pinky below the reel depending on how much room there is for the reasons SirSnookalot mentioned.
Delaware Valley Tackle reply :
All these variables along with the variations in reels is a perfect example of why there is no right or wrong "Balance" for a rod or length for a butt grip. My grip varies depending on the setup and what I'm dong with it. I would definitely use a foregrip in the case like Snook fishes but don't use them on light freshwater rods as a rule. I know the OP is about spinning rods, but another example of personal preferences, I almost never fully palm a casting reel which I think puts me in the minority there.
Felix77 reply :
Generally I have the stem between my pinky and ring finger. I adjust tension based on what I am doing.
hatrix reply :
I put my whole hand on front grip. I originally held it differently when I was younger and did a split grip type thing. my spinning rods need to have a front grip and it's hard anymore since fewer and fewer seem to have them.
Poolshark reply :
Depends on the size and how balanced the setup is for me. I use penn ssv 4500 and 5500 in the salt with 71/2 ft rods....I'll grip the rod by the top handle above the reel. For bass, If I'm using a61/2 foot rod with smaller lighter 2500 sized reel...I'll grip the rod at the reel seat with the reel handle in between my middle and ring finger. So for me.... It varies based on the weight and balance of the setup.
matuka reply :
For the finessy stuff, all four fingers above the reel with index finger extended on the blank. Why? Cuz Mr. Finesse, A Mart said so! Less fatigue he says. Just an aside, I noticed TO in the Classic dropshotting. Bail open, index finger on the spool edge and trapping the line. Interesting.
RB 77 reply :
On 4/8/2015 at 11:06 AM, gulfcaptain said:Hold the reel between my pinky and ring finger.
A-Jay, spinning rod, not swimbait stick.
This, always.
bassin is addicting reply :
I hold it as you do.. ring and pinky below post and middle and forefinger above..
btw...have you fished that President yet??
5fishlimit reply :
On my dropshot rod my entire hand is forward of the reels post. On my tube rod the reels post is usually between my middle and ring finger.
jbw252 reply :
On 4/8/2015 at 3:17 PM, SirSnookalot said:I started gripping a spinning set up in the traditional manner, have no idea when my hand moved up to the foregrip. My pinky rests in front of the reel foot on the grip. I personally feel I have better leverage for a hookset, better leverage when I have larger fish on the line (not unusual to grip up on the rod shaft), less wrist and forearm fatigue especially for 10 or 20 minute battles, and moving up reduces the tip heaviness to some degree. Would never consider a rod with out a foregrip and never go back to a traditional gripping of a spinning outfit.
Interesting... I usually hold it with the stem in the middle of my fingers. I'll have to give this a try.
bassin is addicting reply :
On 4/8/2015 at 3:17 PM, SirSnookalot said:I started gripping a spinning set up in the traditional manner, have no idea when my hand moved up to the foregrip. My pinky rests in front of the reel foot on the grip. I personally feel I have better leverage for a hookset, better leverage when I have larger fish on the line (not unusual to grip up on the rod shaft), less wrist and forearm fatigue especially for 10 or 20 minute battles, and moving up reduces the tip heaviness to some degree. Would never consider a rod with out a foregrip and never go back to a traditional gripping of a spinning outfit.
"10 to 20 minute battles"?? I assume you are not referring to bass "battles"...
Hyrule Bass reply :
i hold it with the reel foot between my middle and ring fingers, so two fingers on each side of it. which is why i think split grip rods make no sense
SirSnookalot reply :
On 4/9/2015 at 12:59 AM, bassin is addicting said:"10 to 20 minute battles"?? I assume you are not referring to bass "battles"...
I hold the rod exactly the same way for bass and peacock fishing.
bassin is addicting reply :
On 4/9/2015 at 2:10 AM, SirSnookalot said:I hold the rod exactly the same way for bass and peacock fishing.
may be... i was just referencing the "10-20 minute battles".. 
gunsndrums1 reply :
yep I tired it at my go to spot but there is only about 15 ft of open water near the shore but I still tried..... The reel works great for pulling lures across ice lolOn 4/8/2015 at 11:35 PM, bassin is addicting said:I hold it as you do.. ring and pinky below post and middle and forefinger above..btw...have you fished that President yet??
Steveo-1969 reply :
On 4/8/2015 at 3:17 PM, SirSnookalot said:I started gripping a spinning set up in the traditional manner, have no idea when my hand moved up to the foregrip. My pinky rests in front of the reel foot on the grip. I personally feel I have better leverage for a hookset, better leverage when I have larger fish on the line (not unusual to grip up on the rod shaft), less wrist and forearm fatigue especially for 10 or 20 minute battles, and moving up reduces the tip heaviness to some degree. Would never consider a rod with out a foregrip and never go back to a traditional gripping of a spinning outfit.
Ditto. After I watched a video of Aaron Martens holding his spinning rod like this and explaining better leverage and less fatigue I practiced this until it became second nature.
SirSnookalot reply :
On 4/9/2015 at 3:34 AM, Steveo-1969 said:Ditto. After I watched a video of Aaron Martens holding his spinning rod like this and explaining better leverage and less fatigue I practiced this until it became second nature.
If wasn't seeing Aaron Marten's name on this site quite a few times I'd have no idea who he is, I don't follow pro fishing.
I early some one saying having their index finger on the rod, I noticed today when I was out bass fishing I did the same thing, I was never aware of it before.
We do have 10 minute + battles, yes it's not bass fishing.
EmersonFish reply :
I only use spinning gear for finesse fishing and all of my fingers are in front of the reel, typically with my index finger extended on the blank and thumb kind of straight down the top. Almost like how I hold a golf club in my right hand, which might not be a coincidence. Never really thought a ton about it, but it seems from a leverage/feel/balance standpoint with my gear and with the presentations I'm fishing, it is the most comfortable.
bassin is addicting reply :
We do have 10 minute + battles, yes it's not bass fishing.
I am going deep sea fishing when I visit my son in Miami next week... I sure hope to have a "long battle" or 2.
OntarioFishingGuy reply :
My thumb goes on top of the foregrip, my index finger goes around the foregrip, and my middle, ring, and pinky sort of wrap around the front of the reel seat.
Similar to this, but with a spinning reel. I'm used to holding a centerpin. 
tholmes reply :
Reel stem between my pinky and ring finger, always.
Tom
SirSnookalot reply :
On 4/9/2015 at 4:12 AM, bassin is addicting said:We do have 10 minute + battles, yes it's not bass fishing.
I am going deep sea fishing when I visit my son in Miami next week... I sure hope to have a "long battle" or 2.
Good luck, possible anytime fishing offshore.
Tim Kelly reply :
Two fingers either side of the reel stem. Middle (longest) finger touches the spool when casting to trap the line and to feather it at the end of the cast. That way is the most accurate way to cast and gives the most control of the line.
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