Fly Fishing Gear
June 1st, 2010 | How To Fly Fish | 7 Comments »
Fly fishing is different from other types of fishing. It takes true skill as the bait is not heavier so it does not automatically go to the spot where it is cast. It also requires the angler to move the bait either just above or below the water level. Because it is a different type of fishing it requires it’s own special gear. The gear that is needed includes: a rod, an artificial fly, a line, and a reel.
There is a special rod that is needed for this type of fishing. The rod always needs to be matched with a line that is the right size. If either one of them are too heavy or too light for each other, then the entire process of casting will be affected dramatically.
The rods generally run somewhere between 6 feet and 14 feet in length. They are usually made of bamboo and split cane or some type of synthetic material. There are some enthusiasts who make their own rods.
The next part of the gear that is needed is an artificial fly. This is the bait. It is much lighter than traditional bait. It was once simply used to mimic flies on and around the surface of the water. However, over the years the it has come to mimic many other types of baits so that more types of fish can be caught. Different ones should be used depending on what type of fish one is trying to catch.
Because the artificial fly is so light, the line has to provide the weight to make the cast work properly. Some lines sink in the water, some float on the water, and others mostly float but have a tip that sinks in the water. As was mentioned before, the line must always be matched with the rod; otherwise the entire process will be thrown off.
Traditionally the gear that is least important is the reel. This is because the fisherman simply pulls the line away from the reel himself. All the reel has to do is store the line until the fisherman needs it.
In recent years, as this sport has turned into fishing for bigger fish, the reel has become more important. New reels are designed to handle the larger fish and to stand-up well under a variety of conditions.
This is a great way to fish and in fact, it can be quite a spiritual experience. It is something that has to be worked at in order to produce consistent results. It has also evolved a lot over the past several years. Though the role and the technology of the gear have changed, the actual gear that is needed has remained the same.
Marilyn Roberts
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fishing gear??
im looking to get a new pole and such but dont know a whole lot about fishing gear…i want a strong pole with a reel that can cast a good distance. i dont wanna fork out hundreds of $$ in the process either. any links or help would be appreciated!!
im fishing for pike,muskie,bass,catfish.
I like to use a 7′ med.heavy action rod either in a spinning or casting outfit which ever you feel comfortable with. i like to use 14lb sufix siege line. hear are some good web sites to visit.
http://www.thaifishingguide.com/fishtechequip/equipment/choosing_equipment/spinning_baitcasting_rods.html
http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/rodselection.html
http://www.bassresource.com/beginner/selecting_rods_reels.html
http://ezinearticles.com/?Choosing-The-Ideal-Fishing-Reel&id=604874
http://www.whiskerkitty.com/ChoosingARodAndReel.html
Some good inexspensive rod and reel combos
http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_73568_100003001_100000000_100003000_100-3-1
http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_90390_100003002_100000000_100003000_100-3-2
http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_63971_100003003_100000000_100003000_100-3-3
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the fist question is are you going for large fish or small fish. fresh or salt water? For fresh water and for medium to pan fish a 6 ft 61/2 ft spinning rod with(2 piece) a 8 lb line is about a safe a bet as I can give you with that little information. If a sl larger fish a baitcasting reel would work but takes more practice to use right. A spin cast reel if you have less experience. Look at the combos in BASSPRO or Cabelas or other on line stores. look at their package deals and see what works for you
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I would go with a 7 1/2′ "Power Plus Trophy Class"(bass pro)Hvy Action rod. Cost on the rod itself should be about $29.95. I will tell you from personal experience they are one of the best all around use rods on the market(strong to boot as well). also try a Bass Pro shops brand catmaxx3 baitcasting reel. they normally run around $54.99, but make for good casting, power reeling and dependability. An Ambassadeur 6000 is also another good type of reel(Highly recommended). If you’re looking for poles in the 9 to 11′ foot range, then i would definitely go with the catmaxx E glass rods(HVY action) $59.99matched up with an ambassadeur 7000(Abu Garcia) $130.00reel. Use between 14-20 lb test line on the first setup and 20 – 25 lb test on the 2nd setup. You will not be disappointed. Brand of line is totally up to you. However i do use cajun red myself.
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get a 7 foot ugly stick rod they are the toughest and a nice spinning reel shakespeare makes a 4 bering job sells for 18$ at acadamy put you at about 50$ good luck
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It’s not only about strength for rods …
you need to look at the action…casting weight… length … construction material… grip…match your reel set…spinning, BC ..multiplier etc…
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http://fishforfood.blogspot.com
http://fishios.blogspot.com
You can get a lower end high quality rod at your local Wal-Mart. Get a Shimano Spinning reel (2000 series) and a Fenwick Rod (6’6). Combo for under $100 and I use one all the time for my bass tournaments. Great shakey head rod.
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