Fly Fishing Rods - the Fly Fisherman's Magic Wand
You may wonder why good fly fishing rods are so important to the sport. Good fishing rods can help you create precise casts, rather than ones that fall short of their mark. Basically, they can help you catch more fish, which is what you're out there to do, right?
The first thing to know about fly fishing rods is that they have three primary functions. The first of these is casting. Good fishing rods, along with good casting skills, allow you to attract the fish, rather than scare them away. The right fly fishing rods can also increase your power and accuracy when casting.
Line control is the next function of fly fishing rods. Unlike spin rods, the right fly fishing rods provide you with control over your line as it is floating on the water. Like casting, this requires a fair amount of skill, but the right rods make it much easier.
Lastly, fly fishing rods are used for landing fish. Because of this, they need to be both flexible and strong. Fly fishing rods need to be able to bend under the pressure of a fish, hopefully a big one, and still not break or snap.
Beginners may be looking for fly fishing rods that are geared toward those new to the sport. If you are just looking to fish in lakes, then a five or six weight rod will do. Beginners should look for a 8 ½ to 9 foot travel rod. These are available at many sporting goods stores for around $135. Of course, if you want, there are always more expensive fly fishing rods as well.
If you are interested in camping as well as fly fishing, you may want to look into a pack rod. These are just as good as 2-piece fly fishing rods. In fact, with the new technology used in these fishing rods, some fishers think they offer more control over the action of the rod.
Many people wonder if it is necessary to spend $500 or $600 on fly fishing rods. The answer is no. Especially the beginning fly fisherman. There are many fishing rods available in the $85 - $200 range. As your fly fishing skills increase or if you want to fish for different species, then you may want to add more expensive fly fishing rods to your collection.
Fly fishermen's magic wands are their fly fishing rods, so choose yours carefully and then get out there and use it!
