Buying a Fly Fishing Rod
Buying a fly fishing rod today can be quite confusing as fly fishing rods are made from many different types of material, come in different lengths and varying degrees of stiffness. One of the most important items of equipment that you will buy for fly fishing will be your fly fishing rod – selecting the correct fly rod is therefore imperative. The original, and the oldest fly fishing rod is the classic bamboo fly rod. Although it may look like a work of art, a bamboo fly fishing rod costs more and weighs more that the modern fly fishing rods made today.
1. Rod Materials
Fly fishing rod are manufactured using the following materials:
- Fiberglass – Commonly used in the less expensive fly rods. These rods are generally used more by beginners, and fiberglass rods are normally more durable than graphite rods. You can use these fly rods for most types of fishing.
- Graphite – More expensive than fiberglass rods. Graphite rods are lighter, allow you to cast more accurately, and provide more fighting power in the rod. Expert and beginner anglers are able to use these rods.
2. Rod Action
Rod action is the amount of stiffness in the rod, and how much the rod will flex when you are casting or are fighting a fish. The action of a fly rod can categorized as:
- Slow-Action – These rods have the most bend or flexibility. These rods are difficult for beginners to control, but are the most accurate for short-range casting. These rods are used to catch lightweight fish.
- Medium-Action -These rods bend in the middle of the rod and at the rod tip. Rods in this category are suitable for the novice angler. These fly fishing rods can be used for both short-range and long-range casting.
- Fast-Action – Beginners find these rods difficult to handle. The tip of these rods can flex, but the rest of the rod is quite stiff. These rods allow you to cast long distances, and to reel in larger fish. These rods do not have the casting accuracy of slow-action rods.
3. Rod Weight
The weight of the fly fishing rod you choose should match the weight of the fly line you intend using. The rod weight is not an indication on how much the rod itself weighs – this rod weight tells you what fly line weight the rod has been designed to use. Fly line weights are categorized 1 to 15, and you choose your fly line weight according to the fish you intend catching:
- 1 to 3 Weight – Small trout and other small fish using small flies.
- 4 weight – Small to medium sized trout and other similar sized fish with small to medium flies.
- 5 or 6 Weight – Medium sized trout, small bass and other similar sized fish using small to large flies.
- 7 or 8 Weight – Large trout and bass. Streamers and larger flies are suitable.
- 9 Weight and Above – Steelhead, salmon, and saltwater fish with saltwater flies.
4. Rod Length
The length of a fly rod determines the action of the rod. Shorter rods are more suitable for fly fishing in tight, confined spaces such as narrow streams, but longer fly rods have a faster action than shorter fly fishing rods. Fly fishing rod length can be categorized as:
- Short (less than 8 feet) – Use in tight fishing situations where bush, trees or stream size restrict your movement.
- Medium (8 feet – 9 feet) – Recommended rod length for trout and bass fly fishing. Using these rods, you can cast longer distances and reel in more weight.
- Long (longer than 9 feet) – Ideal choice for longer casting and fishing for big-game fish.
Take a look at the fly fishing rod guide for beginners for more information about fly rods, and how to choose a fly fishing rod.
For more information about the sport of fly fishing, take a look at the Feedraider.com news feed for Fly Fishing Elite.
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