| Just as with any other sport, the equipment you use | | | | casting style. so again check online for used fly fishing |
| when fly fishing can be very important. There are | | | | equipment and rods. |
| various types of fly fishing equipment that you need | | | | Your fly line will need to match the nwt of your rod. |
| when you undertake fly fishing, and be prepared | | | | If you have an 8 nwt rod, you'll need to use an 8 |
| because some of it can get quite expensive so look | | | | nwt line. It is acceptable to go one or two sizes |
| into used fly fishing equipment.! | | | | above or below your rod weight (i.e. 9 nwt or 7 |
| Of course, you'll need a rod and reel. What type of | | | | nwt). Buy line that is strong and durable. Some lines |
| rod you choose depends on the type of fish you will | | | | are specially designed for freshwater, saltwater, etc. |
| be angling for. Fly rods are ranked according to their | | | | You will also need to have a durable net that you can |
| net weight capabilities (nwt). The nwt number will tell | | | | carry with you. After the fish has lost its will to fight, |
| you what type of fish you will be able to catch. Fish | | | | a good net is used to scoop them out of the water. |
| that weigh 8 pounds will require at least an 8 nwt | | | | This can be a big part of your used fly fishing |
| rod, etc. The larger the nwt number, the larger fish | | | | equipment because without a good net, you won't |
| you can catch. Some rods are multi-rated (e.g. 7-9 | | | | be able to get your fish out of the water! |
| nwt). These rods are good to use because they can | | | | Having the right used fly fishing equipment is |
| accommodate a variety of fish, but multi-rated rods | | | | important for both the beginner as well as the |
| tend to be less flexible than single rated rods. | | | | experienced angler. As you get better and better at |
| Rods are made of fiberglass, graphite, or bamboo. | | | | the sport, you will begin to see how important having |
| Fiberglass rods are durable and less expensive. | | | | good used fly fishing equipment can be. You can |
| Fiberglass rods are best for beginning fly fishermen | | | | always upgrade, so it's good to start out small with |
| because they can be used in a variety of situations. | | | | used fly fishing equipment and work your way up to |
| Graphite rods are lighter and will give you more | | | | the more expensive stuff. Your fly fishing equipment |
| fighting weight when it comes to landing a fish. | | | | can make a world of difference between landing that |
| Bamboo rods can be expensive, but they are | | | | big fish or catching an ordinary one. |
| extremely strong and are suited to a more laid-back | | | | |