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Article #97: A Beginners Guide to Buying a Flyrod

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There are many choices when it comes to bass. A 4-weight is perfect for delicacy
buying your first fly rod. As an avid fly and finesse, while a 6-weight works best
fisherman for the past 25 years, I've on big waters or in windy conditions. The
taught a wide range of different age middle weight - 5 - is the most versatile
groups and skill levels. This is what has for trout whether you want finesse on
worked best for me and the people I have spring-fed creeks or bigger, wider
taught over the years. rivers.
Material-A graphite rod, although it is Length- 8' - 9': These lengths are good
more expensive due to the fact that it is fits for trout and bass fishing. The
made from a high end material is the longer length will give you more casting
perfect choice for the beginner. It will range and will improve your line control.
be light and pliable very durable and Grips-There are many styles of grips and
will provide a smoother cast. materials used, this will end up being a
Action-Flyrods come in a wide varity of personal preference. The grip has to be
different actions (bending resistance) something that you are comfortable using
slow, medium and fast. Medium action rods all day.
are more limber and offer a good choice If you want an all-purpose and well
for beginners since they are easier to balanced fly rod, look for a 5- or
use and can handle many fishing 6-weight rod, 8-9 feet in length with a
conditions. medium to medium-fast action. This
Weight- 4 to 6 weight: This is also very combination will tackle nearly all of the
suitable for trout, panfish and small fly fishing situations you may encounter.






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