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Step 1
Buy rods for shark fishing at upper-end sporting goods stores. The average sporting goods stores don't usually carry the kind of rods you must have for shark fishing. A marina that carries fishing supplies will often have these kinds of rods for sale.
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Step 2
Look for a heavy-action rod that is at least 10 feet long when you buy rods for shark fishing. The rod needs to have a long handle with a good forearm grip. The forearm grip is located right above the spot on the rod where the reel goes. There will be a handle, then the spot for the reel and then the forearm grip.
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Step 3
Check to see if the rod has a round knob on the end of the handle. Most shark rods have this round knob as a safety measure. When you are engaged in a battle with a big shark, you can hold the rod end against your stomach to brace for the fight. The rounded knob lets you put more pressure on your stomach without hurting yourself.
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Step 4
Know that most shark rods will have steel or stainless steel eyelets that the fishing line threads through. The tip of a good rod for shark fishing needs to have a roller going across that keeps the line moving through the eyelets. This is important because the line tension gets tremendous when you're struggling with a large shark.
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Step 5
Purchase a rod made of fiberglass or graphite when you buy one for shark fishing. Graphite is stronger. It's also more expensive.
