| One important part of fly fishing is the rod. A fishing | | | | the sizes, you have choices between the #0 sizes to |
| rod or also called the fishing pole is always associated | | | | the #16 ones. You'll have to decide first what size of |
| with the sport called angling. Choosing the right rod | | | | species you want to catch, the type of water |
| for your fly fishing experience is very important. The | | | | condition where you'll be fishing, the wind and of |
| right combination of reel and rod also matters heavily | | | | course the weight of the line before selecting the |
| as well. | | | | the type of rod. |
| There are several types of fishing rods to choose | | | | The #0 rods are usually used for the smallest species |
| from but for fly fishing specifically, the rods are | | | | from freshwater, while the #16 rods are for larger |
| longer, thinner and more flexible. One reason why fly | | | | ones on saltwater seas. Also, in selecting the type of |
| rods are meant to weigh light is because rods made | | | | rod you want to use for fly fishing, familiarize first |
| like this are the only ones that can cast even the | | | | the parts of it because unlike other types of rod, fly |
| lightest fly. So, you have to realize that the overall | | | | rods don't have the usual handle extending just right |
| characteristic of a fly rod should be lightweight. Also | | | | below the reel although there are rods that have |
| for casting, the line used works together with the | | | | very little handle too. The reason for this is to |
| weight of the rod, the weight of the line acts as a | | | | prevent from any casting interference. |
| helper to how the rod is able to cast the fly. | | | | These are the primary qualities you may want to |
| Next, the material of a fly rod varies too. Most of | | | | take note of before getting yourself the fly rod you |
| the rods today are made of composite materials | | | | want. Don't forget to make sure, above all else, that |
| such as carbon and graphite, carbon and boron or | | | | you are comfortable with the type of rod you will be |
| fiberglass materials; a more innovative version | | | | using. Don't get the extremely long rod if you can't |
| compared to the original bamboo split material. As for | | | | even handle it yourself. |