Fly Fishing - Features of Fly Rods
Knowing the weight of your
Fly Line makes the process of choosing a Fly Rod trouble-free. But this is just one factor. You also need to consider the variations in length, modulus, and weight of Fly Rods.
Moreover, it is necessary to know the advantages and disadvantages of each type so you can narrow down your choices. Here are the 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.
Some tackle shops allow their customers to test the Fly Rods. This is a good way of getting the "feel" of them. Make sure that you have tested a couple of Fly Rods before paying for one. It will be able to tell you which kind of Fly Rod best suits you.
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