| In the sport of fly fishing, your rod is one of your most | | | | situations. Graphite rods are strong so they'll give you |
| important pieces of equipment. Fly rods come in | | | | more fighting weight when trying to finish your catch. |
| various shapes and sizes, and which one you choose | | | | Bamboo rods were the earliest rods used in the sport |
| depends a lot on how you are going to be using the | | | | of fly fishing. Today, bamboo rods are quite expensive, |
| rod. | | | | but they are amazing strong and durable. These rods |
| Fly fishing rods come rated in terms of the net weight | | | | are suited for a slow, soft casting style associated |
| they can handle (designated by nwt). That means if | | | | with slow, leisurely fishing. Bamboo rods are very |
| you are fishing waters for fish up to 8 pounds, you | | | | graceful, but they can be difficult to handle in certain |
| should use an 8 nwt rod. The higher the number, the | | | | situations, so this is not a good choice for beginners. |
| bigger fish the rod will be able to handle. | | | | The length of your rod makes a difference as well |
| Some rods are multi-rated (i.e. 8-10 nwt). These rods | | | | depending on what type of fishing location you are in. |
| are good because they can handle a variety of | | | | Rods less than 8 feet long are good for tight, narrow |
| situations, but you will sacrifice flexibility in the | | | | places and areas with overhanging trees. Eight to nine |
| performance of the rod. A multi-rated rod is good for | | | | foot rods are ideal for trout and bass fishing in open |
| beginning fly fishermen because of it's ability to adapt | | | | areas where you can get casting distance. Anything |
| to various fishing scenarios. | | | | nine feet and over is for wide open waters and long |
| Rods are made of three different materials: fiberglass, | | | | distance casts. You can also use a nine foot and |
| graphite, and bamboo. Fiberglass rods are the best | | | | above rod for fishing from a float tube. |
| choice for beginners. They are durable and | | | | Put some thought into your fly fishing rod. While it's not |
| considerably less expensive than the alternatives. Most | | | | the only piece of gear that matters, it can be the one |
| fly fishing rods are made of fiberglass. | | | | piece of gear that can help you bring in a monster fish |
| Graphite rods are a little more expensive, but they are | | | | or a baby fish. Think about what you want to |
| lighter than fiberglass. They are better at casting than | | | | accomplish on your fishing expedition and choose a |
| other rods and can handle many types of fishing | | | | rod that you help you achieve your goal. |