Fly Fishing Equipment - Fly Rod

There are several pieces of equipment used in fly fishing.
This article will discuss one of its most fundamental
equipments which is the fly rod. This is where the fly line
is attached.

The fly rod comes in several sizes. Its length typically
ranges from as short as 6 ft to as long as 13 ft.

Aside from the length, fly fishing rods are measured by
their weight. As a rule of thumb, the smaller the value of
the weight, the smaller the fish it can catch.

For example, a fly rod of 0wt (zero weight) is enough to
catch a small trout. For bigger types of fish such as a
salmon, a fly rod of a heavier weight is used.

A fly rod’s weight is also important in determining the
weight of the fly line that can be used with it. So a rod
of 10wt requires a #10 line and could not use a line of a
different size.

There are rods which can accommodate a variety of weights
but they tend to compromise performance for flexibility.

Bamboo is the traditional material used as a fly rod. It is
prized by fly fishing enthusiasts for its surprising
strength in typical conditions.

It can be pricey though, which is why others choose rods
made of alternative materials such as fiberglass and
graphite. The two are chosen for their durability (they are
not prone to rusting) and performance (they are lighter
compared to other materials).