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How much is a vintage phillipson fly rod worth? I have acquired, from my great-uncle, an 8'6" Phillipson Deluxe fly rod. It is fiberglass. I haven't found much info at all on this model. But it's to my understanding that it is among the first fiberglass fly rods created. I think this rod is from the 1950s It came right after the bamboo era. I always see other various phillipson fly rods listed on ebay selling for hundreds. Is anyone familiar with these Phillipson fly rods? I know they are very reputable.
What is a recomended starter fly rod and reel for steelhead fishing? I chuck spawn and some flys already with the spinning rod. I fish at least 3-4 times a week as NE Ohio weather allows and want something to hold up but I don't know exactly what I want in a fly rod. I have been told a 10' 7-8 wt. Websites would be nice as well.
What would yWhat fly rod is good for small trout?ou like to ask? I love to fish for trout and go hiking in the mountains for them (streams, pools, small lakes). i only used spinners. i have gone with my dad and his friend (a fishing guide) fly fishing in alaska a couple times. I am stuck over getting the Frequent Flyer 864-7 Fly Rod or Clearwater II 864-4 Fly Rod from orvis. Any other good small trout rods for under $300 with a 3 or 4 wt for me?
Best way to store a fly rod for day to day use? I just bought my first fly rod and am wondering about the best way to store it. Hopefully I will be using it every few days. Is it OK for the rod to keep it put together in all four pieces, leaning against the wall? Or should i break it down each time after use and put it back in its soft case? Thank you for any advice.
What size leader should i use with a 5wt fly rod? Beginner to fly fishing. I have a 5wt fly rod. How strong should my leader be that my rod and reel can handle? What's a ideal size and tippet? I'be using 3x, 4x, 5x tippet. How strong should my leader be?
What are the parts of the fly fishing rod? I just got a fly rod the other day and it broke on our camping trip. I have to send in a form and I am not sure what the parts are the fly rod? Does anyone know the a website that has a picture of a Fly fishing rod and it shows the names of the parts of the fly rod?
Where can I find a bamboo fly rod building class in utah? I am interested in building my own bamboo fly rod and was wondering if there were any classes offered in or around Salt Lake City.
I have a couple of old copper retractable richardson rods, 1 fly rod one spinning rod. how do I find the value? I have 2 rods made by richardson rod & reel company. The rods are made of copper and are retractable, 1 is a fly rod and 1 is a spinning rod. Was curious about the year they were built and the if the value may be?
How size leader should i use for a 4wt fly rod? Im starting out fly fishing, guna to get a 8ft 4wt fly rod for small streams and big ponds for trout fishing. What size leader should i use? Be using 2-6 tippet, dry flies
How would you switch the drag side on a eagle claw brave eagle fly rod (fec10)? I have recently bought a eagle claw brave eagle fly rod on ebay. When i opened it up and started to play with it i relieved that the way the drag was set was for a person that real with the right hand (odd). I throw with my right and reel with my left. Is there any way to switch it around. Thanks -Hoopie
I want to start fly fishing and was wondering about this rod? I found this rod, it seems to have good reviews. http://www.basspro.com/Temple-Fork-Outfitters-Lefty-Kreh-Professional-Series-Fly-Rods/product/57509/-1022046 I want to fish for trout in small rivers. I was going to go with the 9' 6wt rod. Also what would be a good reel and line to get? Thank you.
How many of you put a different wt.fly line on your fly rod? I heard from some people that a fly rod is specifically made only for the weight of line that is marked on the rod and other weights simply won't work. I also have seen on other websites that say that you can use one wt above what is marked and one weight below what is marked on the rod. I have a 6 wt tip heavy rod that I think would prefer a 7 wt. Any of you use different weights than what is marked? If so, have you had much success with the change in weights?
What Are The Things That I Need On My Fly Rod To Get Started? Im trying fly fishing for the first time and i want to know the basic things that i need on my rod, like what kind of line and leaders and other stuff that i need.
How much would an old Heddon fly rod be worth.? My dad bought an antique 3 piece Heddon fly rod golden mark 50 from a garage sale some years back and it looks like it has never been used and is in perfect condition. How much do you think it would be worth?
Can you fly fish with a normal spin rod? I'm wondering can you fly fish with a spin rod. I don't care if your suppose to use a fly rod but wonderin if its possible with a spin rod. I sort of tried it and the line came out okay so.....??? I havnt been fishing long so be generous haha.
How do you unhook a fish from the saltwater on n a fly rod without dunking the rod? i just got into fly fishing and caught my first red today but couldnt figure out how to get to the fish without candy caning the rod or dunking the reel, i dont want to do either and damage my gear. any help would be appreciated! If Im wading in thigh deep water, with the 9 foot rod I cant reach it without over bending it and I dont wat to dunk the reel unless I have to
I am looking into buying a new fly rod for an upcoming trip to Wyoming? I am looking into spending 150-250 dollars on a new rod. Any recommendations? Also, i am debating between getting a 4 wt or a 5 wt. What would you recommend, and what are the advantages of either, considering my situation. Also, what kind of flies should i tie to match the hatch. I will be going in July. Any help would be really appreciated.
What type of fly rod and reel would be best? Im a 16 kid and im wanting to get into fly fishing. I have fished all of my life but never fly fished and i wanted to know if anyone knew of a sturdy fly rod and reel for a beginner with a budget of only about $500.
What is the best pack fly rod for under $100? I want a fly rod that can fit in a backpack, preferably around a 5 wt for small stream to small river trout fishing, for under or around $100. What are some options of rods I can get?
how do you take the hand grip off of a fly rod without damaging the hand grip? i have an old fly rod with a very bad grip on it, the grip is destroyed so i got a new fly rod with a broken rode so i want to trade the hand grip without damaging the rode or the grip?
can i put a regular fishing spin cast reel on a fly rod? i saw a very long fly rod at dicks, and it looked like i could put a regular reel on it down at end...would it work? thanks. the reel i have in mind has a lever for your index finger to release the line instead of a button on the back.
What is the best fly rod and reel combo? I want an outfit/combo for a fly rod. It must be under 80 bucks.
Anyone try using an ultralight fly rod combo, if so how do you like it? I just built <OK, guys, you know I needed anther fly-rod (LOL) > a Cabela's SLi 8'6" 5wt (rod blank is 1.39 oz)using recoil single foot guides and attached a new Lamson-Waterworks ULA p.2 reel (2.9 oz). This is by far the lightest combo I've ever used - The rod casts beautifully, as if there is no effort, shadow casting, if you will. When I hooked my first trout (a 12" brown) it felt like it was attached by a silken thread. I really like the feel of it and I had no arm fatigue at the end of the day. Anyone else try an ultra-lite ? Do you like them ? In NE PA, Streams 40-50 ft wide I realize that a 5wt is medium wt, what I was referring to was the lightness of the outfit. The rod is feather light even though it is a 5 wt and the reel is the lightest you can buy.
How can I clean the cork grip, on my fly rod? I am going fly fishing next week and I want my rod clean!
What kind of fly rod should I use? I frequently fly fish down behind my house in the creek that runs there. I often get bites but I have yet to land a fish. My biggest problem though is the confined space I find myself in. The overgrowth on the side of the river always seems to be just close enough to catch my line in the back cast. Im using a 9 foot rod should I go shorter or change my technique?
How to set up a fly rod? Bassmaster993, If you are out there, Pheasant Tail asked me to add this to my answer of your question about which line to use for bass fishing. I was away from my computer fly fishing for Coho salmon at Tofino, British Columbia. Your question closed so I couldn’t add it to my answer. I thought if you are reviewing these questions you may run into this one. Hope you have a great bass fishing trip. Larry How to set up a fly rod-------------- Can you go to a person who knows what they are doing to get help? If so, I would strongly recommend it. Otherwise, give this a try. You need to learn it anyway. Did you buy a package deal, that gave you a rod, reel, backing, line, leader and flies? Or, did you buy separate pieces. If you bought the package deal, then everything should match up, however I have seen some all-in-one outfits that were not fit to be called fly rods. If you bought separate pieces, then I hope someone guided you through the purchases. Like is the fly rod the size (as in the weight of the rod, not the actual weight (yes, here is where you start scratching your head trying to figure out what I am saying) but the indicated weight of the rod. Like is it a 5 weight or a 6 weight, or did you buy a specialty rod, like a 2 or 3 weight or a 8 or 9 weight? What kind of fish you are going for, is the determining factor in what size rod to buy. Then your reel has to match up fairly close to the rod. Reels are sold with designators indicating that they are for a 5 or 6 weight or a 7 to 8 weight or a 2 to 3 weight rod. This is important. You can not use a 2/3 weight reel on a 6 weight rod. The line will totally fill the reel and there will be no room for backing or anything else. Also, the reel helps balance the rod while you are casting. So, if you have an ultra light reel on a heavy rod, the balance of the reel is going to be way up the rod somewhere, not down at the cork handle you are holding on to. That means you will have a hard time casting and wear yourself out faster than you should. So, let's hope the reel matches the rod. Eric is right, use the Arbor knot to tie on the backing to the center spool of your reel. But first, do you want to reel this in with your right hand, thus holding the rod with your left hand, or do you want to reel it in with your left hand holding the rod with your right hand? I am going to assume you are right handed, if not the question simply needs to be reversed. With small fish you can get away with casting with your strong hand and then switching the rod over to your other hand to reel in the line when you have a fish on. However, if you are going after big fish, then it is best to hold the rod with your strong hand and reel with your other hand, since it is your strong hand that has to hold the rod during the fight. Your muscles and mind-hand coordination are better with your strong hand. Stop right here: You want to have at least one guide to put your backing through before you tie you it to the reel, so make sure you thread the backing and later the line through a guide. Some rods require you to put two pieces together to get a guide to use. The line has to come off the bottom of the reel. Let's say you are right handed and decided to reel in with your left hand (best choice). Tie the backing on so the line comes onto the reel from the bottom front and wraps up behind the reel then back out the top front, tie your arbor knot. Reel in all of your backing if it is a complete outfit, otherwise you will have to play around with finding the right amount of backing. The papers that came with your reel should tell you how much backing in 20 pound Dacron or 30 pound Dacron your reel will take, but how are you to know how much you have reeled on? (I usually take my reel to my local fly shop and have them load it for me). The backing serves two purposes. First, it helps fill the reel with line so your fly line does not have to be wound up in such small circles (that really causes a problem with the line). Also, if you hook into a big one or hook a tree or rock then you have some extra line to play with to get to shore or back up to where you snagged up the line. Fly lines are expensive and you do not want to be loosing those. Eric is right, the nail knot is an excellent knot to use to tie the backing onto the fly line. In fact, once you learn to tie the knots, then you can tie two nail knots in a row onto your fly line. If the first nail knot should fail, the second one should hold. Below are some websites you can go to in order to learn to tie the knots you need to learn. Practice with some string, two different colored ones if you can, and learn how to tie the knots we mention. You now have the backing tied onto your line. Usually there is a little tag that mentions which end should be tied to the backing. If not, then if you are using a weight forward line, the backing gets tied to the end that has the really long and slender line. The other end has a very short slender line then very quickly thickens up, then slowly thins back down. That is the end you tie your leader onto. So, tie your backing onto your fly line and now you need to reel it in. I prefer to take a small long box and punch a pencil or small 1/4 inch dowel through one side, push on your lines plastic holder then push the pencil out the other side. Now your line will come off the spool nice and straight and not twist on you. Once you have reeled in all the line, now you will find out if you used too much backing because your line will not fit smoothly onto the reel. Best bet, strip your line out, and then take off some backing, cut it and tie the line back onto the backing and reel it in again. Now you come to your leader. It has a loop on it you said. That makes it handy, but then you have to have a loop on the line or you can not use it. Some lines being made now have loops built into them. If you do not have one of those, then the best thing you can do is tie a short piece of mono onto your fly line then tie in a loop at the other end. For now, use the nail knot to tie the mono to your line. The thicker the leader, the fewer the wraps you need to form a nail knot, but the rule of thumb is 4 or 5 turns. You can buy a nail knot tool, I would strongly recommend it, and it makes tying nail knots super easy with just a little practice. The key to any nail knot is to pull the tag end of the leader quickly and smoothly. If you go slow you end up with a horrible looking knot. If you practice ahead of time, you will tie a good looking nail knot. For a short piece of mono I have often just cut off a foot of my leader, the thick end, and tied it to my line, then tied in a small loop using a Perfection Loop knot. If the leader came with a loop, then you have a built in loop, but you will then have to tie a Perfection Knot loop back into your leader. It is important that this short, 4 to 5 inch piece of leader be just about as thick as the line, you can not use a real limp and small size piece of mono. If you do you will not be able to transfer the power of the cast into your leader. If you are going to tie on a tippet to the other end of the leader I suggest learning the Blood Knot or the Improved Surgeon's Knot. The blood knot may be the best one to use. When putting the rod together, line up the guides and push the pieces together with an equal amount of pressure from both hands. The guides have to line up for proper casting. After an hour or so of casting, make sure you test the sections to keep them from slowly coming apart. Now tie on a small piece of yarn and learn how to cast. Here are three sites you can go to and learn about knot tying for fly fishing. I really love the Animated Knots by Grog site, the first one listed. Good luck. Larry http://www.animatedknots.com/indexfishing.php?LogoImage=LogoGrog.jpg&Website=www.animatedknots.com http://globalflyfisher.com/fishbetter/knots/table.php http://www.flyfisherman.com/skills/lkknots/index.html
How do I fix a broken graphite fly rod? During a move, my graphite fly rod split near the top. The peaces fit together well enough to glue but I dont thing glue will hold if I have a big fish on... or even repeated casts. Is there some way to fix it, maybe glue and a brace or something?
What fly fishing rod to buy for a beginner? I am planning to buy a fly fishing rod and i have never used them before. I am looking for a strong and easy to use rod. i am willing to spend $50. what do you prefer should i get another spinning rod or should i try fly fishing
Suggestions for the best beginers fly rod? I am looking for a fly rod to learn with. I am new to fly fish and know little about it. I want to stream fish for brown and rainbow trout. What length, weight, brand etc...also, any suggestions about the type of reel...also any insights on the type of line etc. would be great!
What is a good fly rod brand for one who has taken 5 lessons and wants to seriously pursue the sport more? Also, what type of line weight and rod size is good for a river?
where can i find info about Daiwa Seiko hexagon whisker bamboo fly rod? i have an 8'6" daiwa bamboo fly rod w/cloth bag and alum. rod tube and would like some info about it.
What would be the difference between using a 10' fly rod over a 9' rod? Curious about what the differences in fishing would be between using a 10' to a 9' rod?
Can i use a fly fishing rod as a conventional rod? I am just getting into fly fishing and was wondering if i could use my 8.5 foot fly fishing rod as a conventional rod by just putting a different reel on. I may sound like an idiot for asking this but i figured id give it a shot.
What is a good beginner fly rod and reel combo? First one i will learn how to fly fish on it. Will mostly use it for trout and bass and such around 50 bucks
How much should I expect to pay for a beginners fly fishing rod? I was wanting to try out fly fishing; my uncle and cousin have done it all their life. I go regular bass fishing all the time and wanted to try something new. I was hoping to not go over $100 looking for a good pole... Is this possible? I went to walmart and they don't even sell fly fishing rods, lol..... Any fly fishers out there? I already made a bunch of flies for some fish in my area.
What fly rod is better for me, the Orvis Helios or Zero Gravity? I need a rod that is light enough so i can fish around 6 hours without getting tired, but has backbone enough that it can cast far into the wind.
Need to know how much my fly rod is worth? I have a Browning Silaflex Model 322986 fly rod....that was past on to me by a passes man. It is brand new still has the plastic on the cork handle.... Sticker says " Fly Rod..Model322986...weight 5.0 oz. Lengh 8'6"...Preferred Line: double taper or weight forward...floating or sinking..Size 8&9. Size 7 also usable!
Fixing a broken custom fly fishing rod? My father's custom fly rod broke. Now, after the small shop that made the rod closed, there is no warranty. Is there any place I can send it to be fixed, because it was a beautiful rod. It can take as long as it needs to, he has many more, but that's his favorite.
What weight fly rod is best for me? I want to fish for trout, and steelhead maybe some salmon.. Whats a good all around fly rod weight?
I am getting into fishing for steelhead and i want to rig up my fly rod will a 6 wt flyrod work for steelhead? and if it will what type of fly line should i use anyone have any suggestions?
in fly fishing, what is the significance in matching the weight of the fly line to the weight of the fly rod? and what resultant difficulties would arise if the wrong weight fly line (either too heavy or too light) was matched with the wrong weight fly rod?
Can you catch a lot of trout in a lake with a fly rod? Isn’t it a lot harder then using a spinning rod?
How to tell fly rod weight? I got a super lightweight spinning rod that i thought would work great as a fly rod, but i don't know what weight fly line to put on it. On the rod it says "1/8-1/4 oz. Lures 1-4 lb. Line" if that's any help. It is a very slow action fly rod, please don't tell me i can't do it, i just want to know the line weight.
What is the best method and fly for fishing trout with a fly rod? Im going fly fishing in two weeks and want to know which fly will work best for catching trout
I need to know how to rig a spinning rod( and fly rod) for salt water? mostly inshore like snook reds cobia and trout , ie do i need a leader on my spinning rod, what kind and how to rig. Also I have a 8 wt fly rod, what leader and tippet should i use. Any sugestions on flys would help too!
After hooking a trout on a fly rod, what do you do? I've seen fly-fisherman land fish two different ways. After setting the hook, I've seen some fisherman reel in all the line and land the fish that way. I've seen other fisherman simply strip the line in toward themselves and reel all the slack after they've landed the fish. Which is the correct way to do it? How do you know?
What to look for in a "TROUT" FLY FISHING ROD? Im looking in to start fly fishing for trout. Mostly on lakes. I dont know much about setups to use. I know theres different weights, lengths, ect. What would be the right setup to use for trout (Mostly smaller trout ranging from 1-2lbs). Im Looking for length of rod, leader length, type of leader,reel or reel size, and anything else i might need to know. Thanks for your help.
What weight fly rod is best for fishing Brook trout in small streams? There are a few places nearby which offer some brookie fishing but I think that my 9 foot 5 weight is a little too big for the small trout. I was thinking along the lines of a small 3 weight. What do you think? Thank you
What kind of fly rod should i get? This will be my first fly rod i want one around 50 bucks?
What is the best fly rod for general fishing on rivers and streams? orvis? sage? loomis? which one? i'm thinking of getting a 5 or 6 weight fly rod ... one that is packable maybe a 4 piece
How does one go about restoring cork that is on a fly rod handle? It belong to my dad and thought I would try to use it after 20 years of sitting around.
is it possible to fish trout streams without a fly rod? Trout are very popular here in Michigan in the fall, but i don't fly fish....is it possible to fish for trout without one? what are the best strategies? thanks!
What would be a good short fly rod for fishing with heavy cover? Where i fish is loaded with cover and i am thinking a seven footer might help out i am thinking about spending around $150 thanks
how much is a bamboo antique fly rod worth by south bin? hi im triyng to find out how much a bamboo antique south bin fly rod is worth, anyone?
Can anyone out there tell me how to identify a lamiglass fly rod when the name is worn off. I think I have one I can see the rings thru the rod, I was just wanting to know if there is anything else that will tell me if it is a lamiglas rod. Something that will help me to identify this rod.
I have a very old bamboo fly rod, can you help? I have a very old bamboo fly rod that was my great grandfather's. It has red banding around the eyes. The eyes are different than any i have seen before, being that they are loose rings that are wired to the rod itself. There are no markings on it whatsoever. It is 11 feet long and in a form fitted green case that has leather bands to hold the rod in place. It is 3 sections and breaks down to 45 inches. Extra end section too. any info would be great.
Wanting to buy my husband a good fly fishing rod for his birthday.? I know nothing about fly fishing or rods. My husbands rod broke last summer and I would like to buy him a new one for his birthday and keep it a surprise, but I don't know what kinds to look at or what specifications or what price is too much.
How to remove OIL from a fly rod cork grip? I have managed to get reel grease on my z-axis cork grip, any suggestions for ways to REMOVE the oil, ive tried a few methods but don't intend to ruin the cork. Any suggestions on what to use to remove it????
I bought a 4 piece fly rod and the tip broke off close to the second eye? It broke close to the second eye, could i just clip it closer to the eye and file it down and would it work just as good?
Is a 8 weight fly rod heavy enough for peacock bass? Is a 9 foot, 4 piece Loomis Xperience with an Abel Super 8 AR reel heavy enough for big peacocks? JustAsking: WTF!? Good luck to you on getting some help. Ghost of society: What's a good brand of specialized line that can throw big flies and big bulky poppers?
What are some good used bamboo fly rod websites? Orvis, leonard, payne, dickerson, and heddons.
What would be a recommended spinning rod and fly rod setup for steelhead? As far as length, lb. test, leader, fly line wt., & whatever other helpful information available.
Whats a good Fly Fishing Rod to learn on that's reasonably priced? I'm a first timer and i really want to learn how to do fly fishing but the thing is i really know nothing.... i live in the Northwest so what would be a good rod for the fish here and what are some things that i should look for in a rod an information will be super helpful since i genuinely know nothing... thanks for all the help i appreciate it!
Has anyone used a tenkara fly rod? If you have used one what did you think of it? I have been looking at them to use when I go backpacking in northern MN. Lots of small trout streams on the north shore and my 5 wt setup is a bit heavy for them.
I am looking for information about a fly rod I have bought second-hand ? The rod is 2 piece 10 ft 6 in Magnamite IM8 Alaskan lines 7-8-9 made by Bob Church. I would like to know how old it could be i.e. when was the rod avaliable comercially and at what price ? Also crucially has anyone used one of these rods and is it any good? Also as I will be primarily fishing Rutland Water would the rod be suitable for deep water trolling? Thanks
Is there a Fly Fishing rod that you can use to practice indoors? I know i've heard of one but i could not find it when i searched cabela's website, and i really want to learn how to fly fish but don't want to buy the whole set-up and not do it, and this way i could learn to practice indoors and such.
is it bad to get my fly rod and reel wet? Like can i dip it in the water. Im new to fly fishng thanks
I like to gift my dad a fly rod, can anyone suggest where I can get it at a reasonable rate? My dad is fond of fishing so please suggest the best one.
what size fly rod do i need for inshore/flats fishing in florida, ie trout snook redfish? going in feb, some fly tips would help too!
What is the difference between a fly rod reel and a crappie reel? This is a crappie reel. http://www.shakespeare-fishing.com/products/products.php?p=55
Bamboo fly rod wanted horrocks ibbotson? I'm trying to track down a bamboo fly rod mfg by horrocks ibbotson. I know they're not the most desirable rods but I have ties to the company. I've tried ebay but a lot of time it's people unloading junk. The condition is important but not the only thing. I'm looking for either the President or Chancellor model from circa 1920-30. These rods had the silver reel seat with the utica emblem engraved in it. Any leads on this would be greatly appreciated.
Can I use a 10ft pier rod to try fly fishing? I've never tried fly fishing but would like to try. I have a 10ft pier rod. Would this do the trick?
Whats the best 5 weight fly rod and reel? I want to upgrade, moneys no object.
What's your favorite fly rod for streams? I own a Redington 8wt for steelhead, and a rod I personally made that is a 5 piece 4wt for smaller streams and lakes. I used a Cabela's "Stow-away" and my husband just corrected me its a 7 piece, (Heck, I guess I lost count, either that or it was just late when I made this post...) with Fuji, single-foot guides with a reverse-wells up-locking reel seat. It's a purty forest green too! My 5 wt is a graphite blank I purchased on Ebay, with a fast action tip for a delicate presentation.
It's not what they are designed for, but has anyone ever used a Micro Fly Rod/Reel at a UK Trout Fishery? I have fallen in love with the Micro Rods/Reels at www.jaustinforbes/micro, but I am unsure if they will be fit for purpose on a commercial Trout Fishery. My local fishery is small enough to not worry about distance casting, however I don't know if they'll take the weight of a large stock trout at fisheries such as this. Does anyone have any thoughts/advice?
is there anywhere that i could buy a decent fly fishing rod for under 50 pound? I love to fish and would like a new rod but not got much coin spare to spend hundreds of pounds on a top brand rod.
I want to get my boyfriend a fly fishing rod and reel for Christmas...Any suggestions? I've been looking for a fly fishing set for my boyfriend but don't really know what I'm looking for. I want something with excellent quality but that I'm not gonna spend a fortune for and preferrably something I won't have to order online (I'm right near a Bass Pro that has a good stock). Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! And Merry Christmas!
good fly rod for beguiner, ive been casting for a long time and realized i need a fly rod? Whats a good rod that isnt to expencive. and also does it matter what color line you get green orange pink yellow, whats teh difference. im going to get both a sinking line and floating line though. thanks
where can you buy a custom fly rod case online? I'm looking for a 42 inch fly rod case I am looking for a single fly rod case that is 42 inches in length that will hold the reel and rod. my fly rod is 6 foot 6 inches. the longest piece is 40 inches
Should i get a sage launch series fly rod? i've been hearing pretty good things about this rod but i was wondering how an 8 wt would do against a 15 lb salmon or steelhead. i really can't go for anything more expensive so i want to know if i can go after fish that size without breaking it. i've been hearing pretty good things about this rod but i was wondering how an 8 wt would do against a 10 lb steelhead or 15 lb salmon. i really can't go for anything more expensive so i want to know if i can go after fish that size without breaking it.
Fly rod help for what number on the blank mean? my brother needs a good pole, i am trying to find him one on my own but dont know what all the numbers on the blank mean.
How do I set up a fly rod? I have backing(how much do i use) fly line(how much do i use)and a tapered leader with a loop in the thick end...help me i am clueless
Help on picking out my first fly fishing rod? I'm an absolute beginner at fly fishing....I have just barely gotten the hang of casting and how to catch a fish...but now I want my OWN gear. I've only been on two fly fishing trips with others and I think I'm ready to head off myself once in a while. The thing is, I would like to get a nice, decent rod for a good price. Do you have any suggestions? I have been told that those fly fishing kits you can buy are absolute crap. All your answers were excellent!! I'm gonna have to let the public vote on this one... thanks for your help!!!!!
What is the best bamboo fly rod that i can get for a semi-reasonable price? with a picture link if you can find one
Fly Rod Weight For Steelhead Fishing? I am going Steelhead fishing and was wondering if a 5 weight fly rod is too light of tackle for steelhead fishing.
Im new to fishing but can i use a fly fishing rod as a normal rod ? sorry im new to fishing i dont exactly know what fly fishing is i only know a little about normal fishing. im going to a park to fish in a lake in England, Liverpool could you just help me out abit please thx I would be coarse fishing if that helps ?
how do you find the weight of a fly rod? i have a white river dogwood canyon 8'6" rod and i dont know how to find the weight also how do you set the drag?
Alternative ways for making a planing platform for a bamboo fly rod...? Looking for alternative ways to make a planing platform. Are there any other methods of making a hexagonal fly rod without using a planing platform?
Will my 8# fly rod be sufficient for most inshore saltwater applications? I'm on the east coast of FL, near Indian River thanks pheasant, that is what it is, my salmon/steelhead rod.... thanks exert....most of my casting will be done from a boat...as soon as I buy one!
Fly fishing: I have an 8'6'' quality rod 6WT but need a good reel.? Can I use a 7/8 reel on a 6WT fly rod. If not then do I have to match the rod with a 6. I'm new to this sort of rig and dont really know the terminology well enough to select the right balanced outfit. Can someone help please
can someone help me chose a fly fishing rod and reel? I Like to fish a fairly small river the Powell River to be specific for smallmouth and the clinch for fairly large trout. I'd like to keep it fairly cheap any ideas?
what is the best way to catch bass and bluegill on fly rod? email me at :bassfishingtx@aol.com? what are the recommended flies to use. you can also just send me an im or something but it dosnt matter. you can also send it to my yahoo: stvn_gvns@yahoo.com thank you for your help
Best fly fishing rod to buy for trout flyfishing? My boyfriend is a huge fisher, and just lost his flyrod! since he does so much, i thought this would be a nice time to give him an upgrade from his "walmart" purchased flyrod. Any ideas?
I would like to know what a fly rod called scientific angler bought in the 1960's would be worth? It's 8' 1" . I found this fishing rod in my husbands closet after he died. It is in cloth cover and in metal tubing. It is a system 6 with a line weight of #6. It is in almost perfect condition. We had three daughter's who have no interest in fish, so I thought I would sell it, but don't know where to start.
Want to purchase a fly rod? I want to get into fly fishing. I took an afternoon course in casting in the parking lot of Bass Pro Shop. Found it lots of fun. Problem is I don't want to be sold a ton of things I don't really need, and I want quality w/o going into debtor's prison. What would recommend for a newbie with a budget of $300 to $500? Looking for a one size fits all category. I would be fishing in the shallows of Florida's Mosquito Lagoon and the Keys.
I have a bamboo fly rod made by Dickson its Pearl it says P80-8 (2.44m) line #7 on it,is mint,whats worth?? it has black bindings,black handle and says its made in taiwan,is this a true collectors and is it worth good money,cheers.
Which Fly rod/ line weight Should I use? I am just a beginner at Fly fishing, and a little bit confused about which size of rod and line weight I should use. Is there a general purpose combination, Also what size of fly should you use on the chosen line. I would be fishing on small to medium rivers, occasionally a loch. Thank you.
I have been having trouble casting with a fly fishing rod? When I cast the line it doesnt land in a straight line and doesn't go far enough. I have motion down but I just cant seem to get the line straight or far enough. This is for the upcoming trout season. please help.
Which fly fishing rod casts the longest distance? Is the 10ft rod better than the 9ft 6" rod for making long distance casts in reservoir fishing? Or does the rod action make the difference? Is the faster action better? Or is it the make/quality of the rod the deciding factor? (Assuming I am a perfect caster of course..lol)
Where can i get a good fly rod? I broke mine! Need 5/6 weight, looking at Streamline 906-2 Mid Flex by orvis? Is this a good one for $96, thanks
I just go a fly-fishing rod, any tips for fishing for trout? Yea, well i just want some tips for fishing trout, like what flies to use, i know how to cast and how to fight a fish, so, please help.
i am trying find information on a bamboo saltwater rod not a fly rod but all i get fly rod ? i have a bamboo saltwater rod who made it it has pineapple handle and 6' 6" boat rod it is old i would be guessing 1930 or 40 and it is not a fly rod so do not come back fly rod answers
What's the deal with this fly rod? Pardon my ignorance, but I have come to own a fly fishing rod and know next to nothing about fly fishing. The rod is a two-piece Fenwick IronFeather with IF 904 9' #4 written near the grip. Is this rod collectable...expensive...what? Thanks for the help and, again, sorry for my ignorance on this subject.
approximate value of fly rod? It's a Montaghue (or Monahue) fly rod, about 50 years old. Would like to know the range of values. thanks
Can I fly fish with a regular rod? I have the fly fishing reel, but just a regular bait casting rod. Can i use both of them together to fly fish?
how do i fix a fly fishing rod? the tip of my fly rod has snapped how do i repair it
Backpacking fly rod? Can anyone suggest a backpacking fly rod, at least 8' and breaks down into 5 or 6 pieces. a 4 or 5wt.
Fly Rod Help? dose anyone know where I can buy a fly rod at a local store (walmart, target etc.) beetween $0 & $70. Im thinking of using it for trout and panfish. Thank-You I already know everything about flyfishing. Casting. setting the hook. Fighting the fish.+ I dont live by cabelas
What weight fly rod for Largemouth Bass? I'm thinking 6 or 7. I will also be fishing for bream. Thanks Thanks. Pheasant tail, your assumptions are correct although I will try to flish off of my bass boat some. I will be getting a Redington RS3 rod but would you recommend a g.loomis venture reel or the pflueger trion? Mac
Where should I put the guides on a 9 foot long fly rod that has 7 pieces? It is a 6 weight rod.? I need to know the spacing of the guides. Thanks!
What Line, etc. for bass fishing with 6 wt. fly rod? I know I need 6 wt. line but which brand/type would you recommend for largemouth bass and bream fishing? I also don't know much about how to rig up a fly rod. Any help or explanation would be appreciated. Thanks, Mac Is it more common to fish near the top or deeper? When I think of fly fishing, I think of keeping the lure on the top. But I'm not a fly fisherman yet so I'm not really sure. Thanks for your help Sage Fisher. That would be very helpful. Thanks, Mac
Fly rod problem.......? Ok then here goes, my son wants to start fly fishing for rainbows on my local still water.I took him and let him used my sage 690 z-axis (thought i wasnt going to see it again) any way now that he has been he wants to go more often so i need to get him a cheap rod (not too cheap) i have figured he needs a 7wt about 9-10 feet with a middle to tip action, the makes i w as think about are; reddington, sharpes of aberdeen, orvis western 2 and maybe diawa any advice would be helpful thanks. i think pheasant tail has got it in one and the sage launch seems very appealling i would be grateful if any one else could verify that this a a good choice
Best fly rod to buy? I am buying a fly rod, and am opting for a Flytec 13ft #8/9, it is for lake fishing and grilse fishing on the river. Any advice?
Any tips on casting a fly rod? I have trouble getting the fly and leader away from the fly line because the fly line hits the water it is in a straight line but the leader and fly just bundles up right at the tip i was thinking it was my casting method or the fly line I hope that explains it better.
Fly Rod Reviews website? I am looking for a website which offers fly rod reviews. Is there a website which reviews fly rods and compares fly rods? I understand from previous posts that a lot goes into making a decision to buy a fly fishing rod and a good fly rod compasion site must exist somewhere! Thank you for your time and help.
Can a Micro Fly Rod (34 inches long) be used successfully on a non- migratory trout fishery lake? The manufactures (J Austin Forbes) boast a casting distance of 25 feet on their website.
Fly rod question- reel action? I have inherited a fly rod which sat unused in an attic for a number of years . The reel just "free spins" and there doesn't appear to be any drag action at all- Is it broken, or do I just need to adjust it somehow? I'd really like to use this takle to fish with, but just don't know if it is usable. Any help is greatly appreciated! This reel has no markings, but is attached to a 8' or 8.5' 7 weight rod-
best fly rod for under $85.00??? im looking for a new fly rod but do not want to spend very much. suggestions?
which fly rod? hi, can anyone recomend a good fast, tip action fly rod which isnt a crazy price to buy. At the minute im using a 10 foot, 8wt shakespeare odyssey fly for fishing mostly loughs. Im not so well up on which makes of fly rod are good and i hear a lot of people saying that some of the expensive rods are overpriced and that a cheaper one would throw a line just as well if not better.
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