Fly Fishing - Features of Fly Rods

• Length
  Fly rods must be long enough primarily for casting angles in Fly Fishing. Their lengths can range from 6 ½ to 10 feet. Most are eight to nine feet long. A good thing about long Fly Rods is that they cast farther easily. On the other hand, you can cast and maneuver short Fly Rods easily and quickly. A Fly Rod which is around 8 feet long is good enough.


• Modulus
  Modulus is the ability of the Fly Rod's material to recover from bending. The essential thing to know about modulus is: when the modulus is higher, the rod is stiffer, and the Fly Rod will bend back from a curve at a faster rate. A Fly Rod with a higher modulus produces good distance and fast casting. On the opposite side, a Fly Rod with a lower modulus makes a smoother and more delicate casting.


• Weight
  As a beginner, you should know that when the Fly Rod's weight increases, its actual weight also increases. You need adequate amount of practice in casting, because using a much heavier Fly Rod, a 13-weight for instance, without practicing can really make you tired. Start with a Fly Rod which you think you can easily handle.