i m robin
Picking a fly fishing rod is a tricky endeavor. Do you go with your ego, expected fishing environment or something else? While length is a factor, the bend or action of the rod is a key factor.
Flexibility
Fly fishing rods are often defined by their flexibility. In laymen’s terms, flexibility means how far the rods will bend when the same casting effort is used.
Minimal Bend
A fly fishing rod that has minimum bend is often called a “fast” rod. The lack of bend lets the angler get lots of speed on the cast. This speed allows you to cast very accurately and farther away than rods with more bends. While these benefits may sound great at first glance, a fast rod can be frustrating. There is no room for error when using the rod. If you are going to use one of these rods, you need excellent motion and timing. Generally, only anglers with a lot of experience should have a go at using fast rods.
Moderate Bend
The next step down from a fast rod is one with medium flexibility. These rods tend to have good flexibility, but the bend is restricted to the top half of the rod. The rod requires less perfection of motion and timing, but is fairly accurate. If you’ve been angling for a while and have the basic techniques down, a moderately flexible rod is worth a try.
Slinky Bend
If you are just taking up fly fishing, you should use a rod with maximum flexibility. While others suggest a moderate bend is better for beginners, a “slinky bend” rod gives you a lot of leeway when it comes to learning to cast.
Fly fishing is relaxing and enjoyable. Pick the wrong rod, however, and it can quickly become frustrating and stressful. If you use your brain, not your ego, when picking a rod, you will have a blast.
- Related Videos
- Related Articles
- Ask / Related Q&A
- Fish Finders - Tips To Buying The Best One
- Purchasing Fishing Equipment - Tips To Get The Most Out Of Fishing
- Salmon Fishing - 8 Tips To Get You Started
- Tips On Fly Fishing - 3 Tips To Keep In Mind
- Bass Fishing: Hot Tips And Secrets To Landing Monster Bass.
- 4 Tropical Freshwater Fish - Simple Tips To Keep Them Happy
- Purchasing Used Fishing Boats - Tips To Help Your Purchase
- Purchasing Saltwater Fishing Rods - Tips To Get The Right Rod
How to Mount Your Fish Finder Transduer
By: Karen Janos | 21/12/2009There are several different methods you can use to mount your fish finder. The common methods are: transom mount, thru hull, and portable mounts. There is also a “Shoot Thru” hull mounted transducer, but this type is less common.
Top Live Baits for USA East Coast Saltwater Fishing
By: J.C. Banks | 21/12/2009Several species of saltwater fish found along the American East Coast make excellent live baits for saltwater fishing. Live baits are used extensively when fishing the surf, coastal areas, piers, bays and for offshore fishing.
Extreme Outdoor Ventures: The Premier Hunting Gear And Fishing Gear Online Store
By: Toan Dinh | 20/12/2009Extreme Outdoor Ventures is the leading online resource for purchasing hunting gear, fishing gear and much more, offering an extensive catalogue of top quality items at unbeatable prices.
Bluegill Sunfish - A Favorite Species of American Freshwater Fish
By: J.C. Banks | 19/12/2009Bluegill sunfish are the most widely distributed panfish in North America. They are members of the same family (Centrarchidae) as the largemouth bass.
17 Ways to Use Fly Fishing Equipment Guaranteed to Land a Steelhead
By: Robbi Gunter | 19/12/2009The first thing you need to know before even getting out your fly fishing equipment is where the trout are feeding. There is no point casting where the fish are not.
Inflatable Boats
By: Rich McPharlin | 18/12/2009Inflatable boats are lightweight ones. Their sides and bows are made from flexible tubes that contain pressurized gas. Some of them are specially built to be dissembled and packed so that you can store them or take them anywhere you’d like easily, without worrying how you’ll carry them. Should they get punctured, they can easily be patched with a rubber coating.
Fishing - Difficulties and Ways to Fix Them
By: Irvin Silva | 17/12/2009Even though BC fishing is popular, it remains to have some difficulties. One of the most contested issues in fishing involves the overall experience. BC Fishing Video from Vancouver BC Numerous individuals try to think similarly to an experienced fisherman in order to fix problems. Finding an appropriate solution to a problem will involve a thorough understanding of what the problem entails, and the best approach to solvin...
2008 Review Gillhams Fishing Resorts Krabi Thailand
By: Stuart Gillham | 17/12/2009What a year 2008 was - it was the first full year Gillhams was open. We first opened the doors to anglers in August 2007, and the very first anglers to fish were my old friends Terry Eustace and Joe Taylor. Terry caught his first ever arapaima here, and to this day it is still my favorite arapaima picture. Many of my friends own and run fisheries, and they all warned me how hard this business is. I did not believe them, but I now know why.
Fly Fishing Rods
By: Robin Kumar Khumukcham | 13/05/2008 | FishingPicking a fly fishing rod is a tricky endeavor and also relaxing and enjoyable. Do you go with your ego, expected fishing environment or something else? While length is a factor, the bend or action of the rod is a key factor.
What About the Asbestos Disease Information?
By: Robin Kumar Khumukcham | 13/05/2008 | CancerThe growing information about asbestos disease has led to a growth in the number of mesothelioma and asbestos related lawsuits. However, after the spread of asbestos disease information, the use of this contaminant has been banned and regulated. Increasingly the people have gained information about asbestos related diseases and have become aware about the health hazards of this dangerous material.
Great Website! But Where are Your Customers?
By: Robin Kumar Khumukcham | 10/05/2008 | Internet MarketingA great website without customers is like a mega mall in the middle of a desert with no road leading to it. In order to sell you need customers, but how do you get the traffic to your website? The major search engines will drive most of your traffic to your site. The higher up you rank and place the more your traffic from the search engine.
The Power of Dogs
By: Robin Kumar Khumukcham | 20/03/2008 | PetsTo make money online, you have to communicate with those who have taken an interest in your business. At home, people seem able to love “Dogs” as their favorite pet with an unabashed acceptance that they really demonstrate the way they love us. Very often we are inspired by our Pets and make us to feel doing something different at home may be in the field of Home-Based Business.
Advice About the Latest and Accurate Help Concerning Computer Components
By: Robin Kumar Khumukcham | 20/03/2008 | HardwareWhen you're after superior information about computer components, it will be intricate unscrambling quality advice from misguided computer components submissions and help so it is important to know how to judge the information you are presented with. You can then arrive at a decision about the webmaster's familiarity and qualifications, to advise you on the topic of computer components.
To Make the Most Dollars, Make the Most Sense!
By: Robin Kumar Khumukcham | 14/03/2008 | Online BusinessThe world of Internet marketing isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. In fact, it can be a brutally cold one. Believe me, I learned the hard way. Today, there are a lot of scams out there, and people waste hundreds of dollars. So, for a smart way of earning Dollars online one should be willing to learn what works, invest time and money wisely in their business, be patient and persistent and also realize that the same universal laws of business apply.
Eurail Travel - a Way to Extend a Holiday to Europe
By: Robin Kumar Khumukcham | 12/03/2008 | Travel TipsYou can effectively extend a touring holiday of Europe by several days and perhaps save money. With a Eurail Pass you can go from city center to city center in Europe in great comfort at a reasonable price. You will not find much differential in prices between the companies but you will find a wealth of information on sites such as this and work out the most economical pass for your particular trip.