Articles - Fly Fishing Rods
In fly fishing, just like in any form of fishing, the rod that the fisher uses is vitally important. The rods that are used are significantly different from those used in live bait fishing. Fly fishing rods are long and light and combined with heavy lines that provide the casting weight. Fly fishing rods have quite a noticeable length, between 2m (6 feet) and 4m (14 ...
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Choosing the Right Fly Fishing Rod
Choosing a good rod is a major decision for the fly fishing angler. Shopping for that new rod can also be allot of fun. But how do we know what the right rod is? Here are some tips to help you make your purchasing decisions. Fly rods are about the action, casting speeds, weights, and many more factors. You generally want a soft or slow casting rod...
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Fly Rods - The Difference Between Bamboo, Graphite, and Fiberglass
Bamboo fly fishing rods are still extremely popular, despite the fact that a plethora of fiberglass and graphite rods have appeared over the last half century. For many, though, casting a bamboo fly fishing rod is the only way to go: after all, if you are fly fishing to commune with nature, why not use the most natural rod? A bamboo fly ...
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Fly Fishing Rods - Getting The Bends
Picking a fly fishing rod is a tricky endeavor. Do you go with your ego, expected fishing environment or something else? While length is a factor, the bend or action of the rod is a key factor. Flexibility Fly fishing rods are often defined by their flexibility. In laymen's terms, flexibility means how f...
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Most fly fishermen take the sport very seriously. Going beyond the fact that it is a way to catch fish and also to enjoy the outdoors, fly fishermen think of what they do as an art, and rightly...
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