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