How To Choose The Right Rod For Fly Fishing

There are numerous destinations for fly fishing throughout the country and the world and there are even more varieties of fly fishing rods. When selecting a rod, the first thing you will want to do is decide where and what type of fish you will be after. Factors like salt or fresh water and the weight of the fish, will be an integral part of choosing the best one for you.

If you will be fishing in salt water, or even if you would like to leave that option open for the future, you will want a rod that can handle it. Because salt is corrosive, rods made specifically for saltwater can handle it better and they do not have extra wooden pieces etc. like you may find on a fresh water rod. In addition, they are sturdier and they have larger guides for knots to pass through. However, keep in mind when you are buying for salt water that some lines are meant for tropical weather fishing to prevent stickiness in hot weather and they can get wiry when used in the cold. If you want to be able to fish the tropics and the midwest, you will probably need a salt water rod and to switch out the line depending on the temperature.

When fishing in a wide-open body of water, you will be able to handle a longer rod, compared to a tighter river, which would require something shorter. Also factor in the wind and water conditions you expect. For very rough waters, you may need a longer, 2-handle rod. Make sure you can maneuver the rod to your full ability and that the grip feels comfortable. Stronger fishermen can generally handle longer poles. Approximately a 9 foot rod is recommended for men and an 8 foot rod is recommended for women.

Rods are also categorized by number. For a lighter fish like a trout, it is good to use a number 3 rod and the rods run all the way up through a 12, which would be more suited for a heavier fish like a Tarpon.

You also want to consider the bend, or action, in the rod. A fast rod only bends at the tip allowing long casting distances. The next level is medium which bends more in the middle of the rod and offers easier control, but does not cast quite as far as the fast. It's recommended for fisherman looking for a versatile rod to use in different conditions as well as for beginners. And the slow is a rod that bends all the way to the grip and offers maximum absorbency so the chance of cutting your line are reduced. Because they cannot cast distances, these rods are only used in small ponds and rivers.

To make sure you are reeling in the perfect rod, it is always helpful to consult an experienced professional at a fly fishing outfitter.

Copyright (c) 2011 Gerry Stringer

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Gerry Stringer is an avid fisherman in Colorado who finds all of his gear at Trout's Fly Fishing

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