We touched on how important materials can be when looking at the guides on a rod, but the construction of the spinning rod in general is important. These types of rods can be made from three different types of materials including graphite, composite and fiberglass. Fiberglass is a really tough material. This makes the rod heavier and is much less sensitive than other materials. If you’re fishing with a fiberglass rod, chances are you’ll be feeling it after a whole day of fishing. Then we have spinning rods made out of graphite. These are incredibly light and sensitive but more touchy than fiberglass. You don’t want to be putting graphite rods near your car door, so keep them in your boat when travelling. more