Fly Fishing Equipement

by Noah Fleming - Date: 2007-01-19 - Word Count: 290 Share This!

With fly fishing equipment, you get what you pay for. A rod and reel outfit can start under $50 for a beginner setup, and range to well over $1,000 for the expert rigs even at the big discount outdoors shops.

If you wait to buy when you get to the lake, river, or stream, you'll pay dearly at the local fly shops. Choosing a fly rod is done by considering the size of the fish you're after, and the landscape and conditions you are fishing in. Fly rods are rated by a number, the most common being between 3 and 12. Rod weight is in ascending order makes a 3 rod very light for catching small trout in a small stream. A # 12 rod is commonly used for larger fish and longer casting. Strip Bass, and Tarpon require a rod like this. Length of rods start with seven footer, go from there. The longer the rod, the more distance you can get.

Numbers are also used to describe the action of a fly rod. A fast rod, recommended for experienced anglers, bends only at the tip. Medium rods bend in the middle of the rod, and are the most versatile.. Slow rods are good for small stream, and reduce the chances of snapping off your fly while casting.

The reel's job is to store line, it also balances the rod. Reels sizes determine the type and capacity of line. Type of fish and fishing area should determine what type of reel you choose. A reel that holds heavier line, and more of it is for bigger bodies of water, and bigger fish.

Other necessities include waders, a vest, a net, a fly box, insect repellent, a fishing license and of course a fishing hat.

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