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Fly Fishing

Fly Fishing is a great activity to relax in the embrace of nature and a wonderful challenge to constantly better yourself through this sport. Most people might think that getting into fly fishing might be difficult or expensive, but the truth is far from that. With the right amount of information and about $100 dollars (the price of many moderately stacked Gift Baskets) you can be ready to start your fishing journey.

 

Rods

 

Picture Of Different Kinds Of Fishing Rods.

 

The first thing that most newcomers into fly fishing do is to look for a rod. The overwhelming amount of information on the topic, however, does more to undermine the efforts of the beginner than to help him out. In order to remedy this, here is a quick and dirty guide to rods that will teach you the three basic functions that a fly rood needs to take care of:

  • Casting: The rod, obviously, needs to serve as a tool to cast (throw) the line with both power and accuracy. The combination of a good Fishing rod and good skills can let you place the line on the water where you want it and avoid scaring the fish.

  • Line Control: Once your fly is on the water the next thing the rod needs to handle is line control. A good rod will let you control the floating line without any extra complications.

  • Striking And Landing Fish: The rod is used to set the hook on the fish and to fight it and ultimately land it. This means the rod will need to be flexible enough to bend and at the same time strong enough to endure the pressure without breaking or snapping.

Materials

Nowadays, there are three materials that occupy most of the market for fly fishing rods. These are bamboo, fiberglass and graphite, this last one being the most popular. Although almost everyone has their own opinion about what material is best, the truth is that you need to select the material you are most comfortable with and the one you can afford.

Fiberglass

The cheapest of the bunch, fiberglass rods seem to be going out of style like Sardo Cheese. With the introduction of the graphite rods, this heavier counterparts are being left out of the competition. There are, however, certain benefits. First and foremost, the price is cheaper than the rest (which makes it extra appealing for beginners) and second they are virtually indestructible... by fish, you can destroy them yourself if you want to.

Graphite

The newcomers to the world of fly fishing are certainly the most popular. This lean and sleek fishing machines are efficient and as attractive as a freshly made Chocolate Cake. As a rule of thumb, the lighter the rod the more expensive they get. You really need to make sure to get at least one of decent quality, since most cheaper graphite rods can usually last no longer than a year or two. These rods are really forgiving for beginners, allowing for longer and accurate casts, plus the lighter weight is a godsend to your stamina.

Bamboo

If you are ready to take make a hole in your wallet you can check these rods out. The first Fly Rods where made from this material and they are still being used today by some of the experts of the sport. Not the obvious choice for beginners they are however very appealing to those looking for nostalgia value or the ones that appreciate working with living wood rather than synthetic materials.