One of the most important piece of equipment you can purchase is
your fly rod, especially in the sport of fly fishing. Depending on how
you use the rod will determine which rod to choose. They come in various
shapes and sizes.
The fishing rod usually has a net weight, (nwt), which expresses the poundage of the fish. For example if the rod has a nwt written on it as 4 then the rod is best used for a 4 pound fish. The higher the nwt the bigger the fish.
Multi-rated rods, for example 4-6, are better than single rated because they handle a variety of situations in the field. This is great for a beginner but as time goes on the more experience fly fishermen will want the more flexibility of the performance of the rod.
Fly fishing rods are made of different materials such as bamboo, fiberglass, and graphite. Most beginners prefer the fiberglass and with fiberglass costing the least of the three. Graphite rods are more expensive but they give you more flexibility in the weight of the fish.
The earliest rods made in fly fishing are the more stylish bamboo rods. They cost a lot more and a very strong and durable. They come in different styles with some being handmade. Some more experienced fly fishermen use these type of rods for a slow, casting style. These type of rods are not for the beginner.
Another factor to consider besides the weight, material of the rod is the length of the rod. Besides the location and type of fish you are trying to catch, the length makes a difference. For example if your location has a lot of trees and overgrowth you would want to use a rod less than 8 feet. If on the other hand you are on a bank with no trees you would want a rod longer than 8 feet to cast further. In open areas you can cast further to catch those bass and trout.
Before you purchase your rod put some thought into such as what type of fishing you plan to do. When planning to buy a rod also consider the cost of the rod. Some rods start at $ 40 while others are more expensive. So might want shop around a few fishing stores to get the best deal. While not the only fly fishing gear you will have, it can determine if you catch the granddaddy fish or not and achieve your ultimate goal in fly fishing.
The fishing rod usually has a net weight, (nwt), which expresses the poundage of the fish. For example if the rod has a nwt written on it as 4 then the rod is best used for a 4 pound fish. The higher the nwt the bigger the fish.
Multi-rated rods, for example 4-6, are better than single rated because they handle a variety of situations in the field. This is great for a beginner but as time goes on the more experience fly fishermen will want the more flexibility of the performance of the rod.
Fly fishing rods are made of different materials such as bamboo, fiberglass, and graphite. Most beginners prefer the fiberglass and with fiberglass costing the least of the three. Graphite rods are more expensive but they give you more flexibility in the weight of the fish.
The earliest rods made in fly fishing are the more stylish bamboo rods. They cost a lot more and a very strong and durable. They come in different styles with some being handmade. Some more experienced fly fishermen use these type of rods for a slow, casting style. These type of rods are not for the beginner.
Another factor to consider besides the weight, material of the rod is the length of the rod. Besides the location and type of fish you are trying to catch, the length makes a difference. For example if your location has a lot of trees and overgrowth you would want to use a rod less than 8 feet. If on the other hand you are on a bank with no trees you would want a rod longer than 8 feet to cast further. In open areas you can cast further to catch those bass and trout.
Before you purchase your rod put some thought into such as what type of fishing you plan to do. When planning to buy a rod also consider the cost of the rod. Some rods start at $ 40 while others are more expensive. So might want shop around a few fishing stores to get the best deal. While not the only fly fishing gear you will have, it can determine if you catch the granddaddy fish or not and achieve your ultimate goal in fly fishing.
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