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Fly Fishing Rod Knowledge Base
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?
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
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.
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 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.
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.
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!
Whats the best way to fish at a river without a fly fishing rod? I'm going fishing at kurn river and I don't have a fly fishing rod and I want to know what's the best way to fish at a river without a fly fishing rod I need to know what type of baits to use and how I should set up my line thanks and good luck fishing Their trout
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!
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.
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.
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!!!!!
I am looking to buy my husband a nice-but affordable-fly fishing rod for his birthday.? We are both avid fishermen, but really only farmiliar with spinning rods, fishing for bass and pike. We just got a little place on a trout stream and I want to learn how to fly fish with my man. Any suggestions for two people just starting out? I don't want to invest a fortune because we still want to fish the lakes a lot too.
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 ?
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.
What fly fishing rod and reel would you recommend for survival situations? All good answers and yes Im waiting on Airflo
Where can I buy A good Fly Fishing Rod and Reels Outfits? Looking for Fly Fishing Rod and Reels Outfits with good qualty . Help!!!
on a 3/4 weight fly fishing rod, what size fly line should I use? I have a 9 foot fly rod, with a 3/4 rating on it. I once heard that you would use a 3 weight Double Taper line on it, OR a 4 weight Weight Forward line. Is this true? or does it really not matter? I should add- it's being used for trout fishing in a medium sized creek in western pennsylvania
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?
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)
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.
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.
Fly fishing.. ..................? So I just got a fly fishing rod and I was wondering are the flies in the box good for bluegill/trout because I only fish in lakes also is there any flies for like bass/pickeral/pike is flyfishing better and any other details thanks oh and I fish alot so I know alot of things it's just my first fly rod I always used normal and do bass/pickeral normaly take them
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 need a new fly fishing rod. Any recomended brands? I need a fly fishing rod for trout which brands are recomended for under 100 pounds.
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.
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
Fly fishing rod quality makes difference? Well obviously it does, but in what ways?
Best kind of fly fishing rod? I'm looking to buy a fly fishing rod for my husband. I know NOTHING about fly fishing rods, except that I want one with only 2 pieces if possible. I want either a G.Loomis or Orvis or Stcroix... Can you please find me one that will be a good entry level rod but will still last? Thanks! Live in VA, river/creek fishing, and 200$ or less
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.
How do you cast with a fly fishing rod? Ive been fly fishing for like a month now and ive caught bass, and some big bluegill. But i dont know if i casting right, Do any of you guys have good tips for casting with a fly rod? Im a beginner so dont get to complicated. Or if you have a GOOD quality video that will help to! And also my fly rod was given to me by my grandpa after he passed away so its like 40 years old, and im thinking of buying a new rod and reel combo. Do you have any suggestions on good rod and reel combo that could land bass,bluegill, and maybe even steelhead or pike?
I need help identifying a fly fishing rod.? My uncle just gave me a fly fishing rod in a metal tube and i have no clue what type it is. The tube has a cap that says peerless a.a.w. co. newmark n.j. and all the rod says is imperial. i have done some research and i cant find what model rod it is. it is also 7'6", blue and very old
first time fly fishing rod and reel kit combo need help!? i just bought my first fly fishing kit thing it comes with a 2 part rod a reel some flys this rope like stuff , like clear line, and other plastic like line i need a website or something to help me spool it i no how to spin and bait cast and spool them and Ive been for about 10 years i just decided to try this but im very lost i just wanna no how to set everything up.
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?
Fly fishing rod , Help ? Hello , I wanted to know what size fly rod would I need in order to catch Large mouth Bass , Pike , and Muskie . I was thinking an 8 wt, but I'm not sure ? Please correct me if I am wrong . The reason I ask is because I want to catch bigger fish , rather than Trout .. Thank you for your time
Beginner fly fishing rod and reel? looking to get started on some fly fishing in nor cal. Curious what a good setup would be for a beginner without breaking the bank. thanks a ton.
What is the best Fly Rod for Fly Fishing to Buy? thinking about buying it just wanted your views that's all before i buy!
how do i fix a fly fishing rod? the tip of my fly rod has snapped how do i repair it
¿how do you mount a fly fishing rod? fly fishing rod system
Fly Fishing Rod - Regular Reel and Line? Can I use a "regular" fishing reel and line on a fly fishing rod?
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
Anyone ever heard of Ron Cussins Fly Fishing Rods? I have found a Ron Cussins 9' 6" # 6/7 STILLWATER Fly Rod in a friends Garage it looks unused. Just wanted to know more about its history.
Help identifying a bamboo fishing/fly rod!? I found this really cool bamboo fishing rod at an antiques shop today. It's insignia on the rod was a globe and below it it said "Globe". It's an old rod, most likely 80's or 90's, pretty good condition. the weird thing was, the reel seat was ABOVE the cork handle, which i have never seen in a fly rod. im pretty sure its a fly rod though, its really long, 4 pieces, and get REALLY thin at the top; plus, it dont know why anyone would make a bamboo spinning rod? anyways, if anyone has an info, and what it is worth i would appreciate it. BTW, it was like 40 some dollars in the shop. Yeah its in a woodbox with an unopened pack of hooks and a bobber or two. its in pretty good condition. what do you think the retail value is in good condition?
fly fishing help rod weight? 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 and a few other occasions. I was thinking about getting the Frequent Flyer 864-7 Fly Rod or Clearwater II 864-4 Fly Rod from orvis. I know it will be a 3 or 4 weight. the thing is, the lake i fish the most has 6 to 8 inch brook so i need a small rod. other lakes around my area maybe a 10 inch avg. cutthroat and rainbow. but i also want to fish the river by my house that has a fish hatchery on it (i think they spawn steelhead and rainbow) its about 20 ft wide avg. so there is some decent fish to be caught there. 3 or 4weight? any suggestions on rods?
Fly fishing rod and reel combo? I have been fly fishing for a few months now and I want to buy a new fly fishing rod and reel combo. I have been using a 40+ year old fly fishing rod that was given to me by my grandpa and its not really a "good" quality fishing rod. I want to know what a good combo would be if im fishing for mostly Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Bluegill, and if its good enough I might take it to Lake Erie when the Steelhead are running up he streams, and maybe even try fishing for pike with it! My budget is about $150 tops
Fly Fishing . . . What Type Of Rod/Tackle Should I Be Looking For As A Beginner? I fish quite often, but I have never gone fly fishing before. When I went for a scenic drive one weekend I noticed TONS of people fly fishing along the side of the river. Looked as though they were salmon fishing. It looked like a lot of fun. So I wanted to give it a go. Since I have never gone fly fishing before I was wondering what type of rod I should be looking for and what type of tackle would be involved. Secondly . .are there any fly fishing rods for kids? My son LOVES to fish. I live in British Columbia . . so I'm assuming the fish I'd be after would be Salmon
Fly fishing rod & reel for boyfriend as a birthday gift, any suggestions? Hey, I'm looking to give my boyfriend a fly fishing rod for his birthday. He lives in Michigan and would fish around there. He's never fly fished before but is very experienced with all other fishing aspects. I'm looking to spend under $200 total on a rod and reel, and don't want some cheap-o "beginner's package". I don't necessarily need a pre-made combo, so if you suggest a reel and a rod that are separate that's great too. Thanks for your help!
Shakespeare 'FY 1600-86' Fly Fishing Rod? Can anyone please give me some information or a link about a fly fishing rod i was given the other day, it's a Shakespeare 'FY 1600-86' Fly Fishing Rod. It is a 6 foot 8 inch, 2 piece. It is Black, brown and yellow. Thanks Zac
Fly fishing rod help!!!???!??!?!?!? I saw this fly fishing combo on ebay, and want to know if its a good rod to start with. I'm fishing trout and salmon on the credit river in missisauga. Anyone know some good spots? http://cgi.ebay.com/Crystal-River-Fly-Fishing-Freshwater-Rod-Reel-Combo_W0QQitemZ270281375836QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item270281375836&_trkparms=72%3A1207%7C39%3A1%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14
is it possible to use fly fishing lures for rod and reel? so i want to go fishing in oatka creek near my house and its known for its brown trout and fly fishing. but i dont have a fly fishing pole. is it possible to use flys with my normal fishing pole?
fly fishing rod help? salmon and trout.?!? I went on the Bass pro website. I live in canada so cabellas isn't an option. So I found this combo and was wondering if it's a good rod to help me start fly fishing for steelhead, brown trout, brook trout and salmon. Im fishing the credit river which feeds into lake ontario. Can this rod handle the long fights of salmon and trout. Also does anyone know any honeyholes on the credit? http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_90948____SearchResults
Can you assemble a fly fishing rod outfit by using components from different manufacturers? In a couple of places I've read something to the effect of having a "properly balanced rod" and using leaders and fly line from the same manufacturer because they will have the right amount of bend (flexibility) and will transfer energy better while casting. I do understand that for a 6 weight rod I should use a 6 weight line, but can I use a fly line from say Orvis, on a rod made by Sage using a reel made by XYZ? Along the same lines, I know that some stuff in fly fishing has been standardized. Can one use spools from a different manufacturer on a reel from another?
Can a fly fishing rod and reel be used for..? Can a fly fishing rod be used for top-water jigs for freshwater? For small-mouth bass and other small-medium sized freshwater fish. Also for worms? Thanks a lot! And if you don't get what I am trying to ask (rephrase it) I will add more details. -Fishingidiot- @ stop_makin_cents, (lol) sorry for it kind of being confusing. I didn't mean putting the worm on the with the fly. What I meant was just getting a regular hook with a worm on it. And I have a fly and spinning combos. I was just wondering if I could do what I just said with a fly cast combo (but not use much weight, if not none). Because I love fly fishing. Thanks for your answer and thanks everyone else who has answered too! Have a great holiday season! -Fishingidiot-
fly fishing rod sage sp7100-3? am interested in purchasing a fly rod but the one i am interested in i cannot find any info about ,anyone know about a sage sp 7100-3 ,purchase price ,etc. thank you, rod is 10 ft weight 3 graphite 4,any info appreciated.
looking for fenwick & shakespeare & bamboo fly fishing rod prices? shakepeare wonderglass fly rod keik taper FY180 8' 6" fenwick Model FL96-7 bamboo 3 piece rod many sided Oxyden all are over 26 years old but in great condition. In a hard tube case
Where can I find a decent fly fishing rod combo for around 100$? I just recently tried out fly fishing for the first time and absolutely loved it. Now I want to buy my own rod, reel, line etc. I am looking to spend around 100$ as I am still new to this and I want something cheap to start out with. Would either of these be a good choice for a beginner fly fisher? http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B001IAHX6A/ref=pd_luc_mri?%5Fencoding=UTF8&m=A2Q35LPI7IDWHL&v=glance or http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10151&catalogId=10001&itemnober=38-900-146-00&partNumber=103317 or if someone else could suggest a good place to get a combo I would greatly appreciate it!
fishing a fly on a spinning rod or with a float? i am new to fly fishing. lovin it. last weekend i was talking to a guy at a campground by a river and dam and he said he caught some fish on 'attractors' with his spinning rod and float. How does that work exactly. what are attractors and how do you use them with floats? wont the float spook the fish?
i bourget a fly fishing rod and reel and i want the basics. what else do i need and what does the price vary? please help because i really like fishing. thanks
which is better for salmon fishing? fly rod or spinning rod? I am trying to figure out which method for fishing is the better for catching a salmon.
where in calgary can i get a cheap begginer fly fishing rod and reel? im a complete begginer so i dont need a really good rod or reel and i want one for cheap
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?
Most basic cheap fly fishing rod reel kit maybe? I know they will be like shit. My friends and bro's are all 400-600 dollar setups. I fly fished growing up so i still got it all down pat. I just can't afford. You all know what i mean unfortunatly. separate reel and rod? or kit? I really don't mind its goodness. only putting 130 down on something cheap. something at dicks sporting goods or dunhams perhaps? I can't order from orvis or get something great like that at cabellas either too expensive. sportsmans warehouse is gone. thanks buds :)!
What is the best fishing rod and reel for catfish? I am confused on what to buy...I don't want to make the mistake of buying like a fly fishing rod/reel. Also, what is the best reel...spinning, etc. ??
What are some of the best fly fishing rods/reel brands? Im going to check out this guys collection of older fly fishing rods and reels and hes wanting around 50 dollars for some of the rods but i don't know which brands are of great quality. by the way i found out some are orvis and scientific anglers
How much does a good fishing rod cost? not a fly fishing rod one with a bail.
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
I saw this Fly Fishing rod on ebay,is it a good rod?, im fishing steelhead and salmon? Im fishing salmon and steelhead, in the credit river, missisauga. BTW does anyone know any good spots to fish there? http://cgi.ebay.com/Crystal-River-Fly-Fishing-Freshwater-Rod-Reel-Combo_W0QQitemZ270281375836QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item270281375836&_trkparms=72%3A1207%7C39%3A1%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14
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
I need to know if i can fix my fiberglass fly fishing rod...? My brother snapped it in the car door and the tip snapped in half, any easy ways to fix it?... Or should I just look for a new rod?
for fly fishing do you need to have a special rod? i was wondering because i am getting a shakespeare 8' rod from walmart and was wondering if you needed any special type or rod for the fishing. Also what is a good name brand for a fly fishing bait.
Fly fishing, willowbrook rod,and reel? Is this a fair set up for someone to try for the first time trying fly fishing, 6/7 rod and 7/8 reel so what line would anyone recomend going to linconshire for fish hol with friends, and wot about flys i think its for trout mainly thats at the site. thanks for any help given , iam a complete novice.TTFN
Entry level Fly Fishing Rod/Reel Combo? I don't want to spend more than 200 dollars, and I need it to be a 2 peice at least, a 4 peice if possible. I intend to fish for Smallies, largemouth, and possibly some small pike and carp. I'm not sure if that's going to affect whether or not I should use WF or DT backing, and to be honest I'm a little confused as to what the difference is. Thankyou; Matt.
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
Fly Fishing Rod-n-Reel upgrade question? I bought a Cabela's Wind River Outfit in a 5wt at the beginning of the Summer. Was really happy with it. Problem is I have something like 30 small lakes with 15 minutes of my house. I seem to be wearing out this beginner outfit and finding all of it's flaws. Been going after Bass and Bluegill mostly and some Rock Bass. Got the winter Trout season coming up starting in November and was wanting to upgrade my reel. The Wind River reel that I have now is a basket case. I need something that can stand up to fishing twice a week and be converted to a right hand retrieve as I'm left handed. Suggestions? Nothing over $200. Went yesterday and searched the net for more information. There are a lot of Fly reel makers out there. Pfluger Medalist - searched and couldn't fine any of these model reels for sale. Ross Gunnison model - same for this reel. Orvis battenkill mid-arbor - I liked this one but I don't know about the mid-arbor stuff. They did this mid-size stuff with golf clubs back in the 90's. You kind of got the the best and worst of both the regular and large sized equipment. Anyway I'm still researching reels.
whats better in runescape fly fishing trout and salmon or heavey rod fishing them? whats better in runescape?
my fly fishing rod broke any way to fix it? ok so i bougt a new fly fishing rod a year ago it's worth 120$!!!!! and it broke from the tip is there any glue or whatever........
Fly Fishing? im thinking of starting fly fishing and trying to find a fly rod and reel and line but i dnt get the launguage they are speaking like what the hell is FW+EH handel and AFTM #2/3 and whats backing line?
I was fishing next to a guy who was using a regular rod, but was fly fishing? How do I turn my spin rod into one where I can use flies? He had something on the end of his line. Thanks for help
on runescape how do u fly fish with the fishing rod? It says need a feather? why?????
HELP through the BS and PR of Fly Fishing? So many kinds of pole, rods, system..... how dose anyone know what is best for their style of FLY FISHING?? Moreover dose it matter than the fly and presentation? I thought fishing for wild trout was hard enough!! Trying to learn and understand what is truth verves…… Marketing, PR, and BS is far to hard for me!! Is anything true or really make any differences? What Fly rod and line i.e. balanced system is good for small trout on small rivers? Fly Fishing: Fly fishing rods are thin, long, flexible rods sometimes made of bamboo, but mostly from man-made materials. As their name indicates, fly rods are designed to cast a fly (or flea as our mentor used to say). Instead of a weighted fishing lure, a fly rod uses the weight of the fly line for casting, and lightweight rods can cast the very smallest fly (or flea). Fly rods tend to have a single, large diameter line guide, with a number of smaller looped guides placed along the fishing rod to help control the movement of the thick fly line.
Hi, is Fly Logic a good brand of fly fishing rods ???? My boyfriend loves fly fishing and I would like to give him a nice and good fly fishing rod for his birthday. What other brand is good if this one is not ? Thank You
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.
My uncle recently left me some antique bamboo fly fishing rods of various weights? They are in poor condition and need to be refurbished.I have tried to find a instruction manual or some kind of book on how to, but have been unsuccessful. Anyone know of a book on this subject or any info ?
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
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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.
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where to find antique bamboo split end fishing rods by parker & hamilton? This is a Pacific split end bamboo fly fishing rod by Parker & Hamilton
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