Before you buy your very first fly fishing reel, it is important that you understand very well about the basics of these very simple fishing reels.

Getting your first fly reel may be a shock for you particularly if you have been doing bait fishing for many years. Fly fishing reels are quite easy to use. Below is some essential tips you might want to be familiar with before finally purchasing your first fly fishing reel for your fishing trip.

The Basics Of Fly Fishing Reels:

Holes:

You may become aware of that a reel has holes on the side. The hole acts as drainage for the water from the line.

Adjustable Drag:

This is very important especially if you have plans of catching very large and strong freshwater or saltwater fish. Maybe you are scheduling to take a trip to catch some big game fish, recognize that you will have to struggle a little to reel in the fish, just like you do with bait fishing.

Single Action:

This is perfect as your first fly reel. This single action fishing reel means that in a single turn of the handle, it simultaneously revolves the spool, keeping it back in place.

Saltwater Reels:

These types of fly fishing reels are specifically designed for use in saltwater. These reels have larger diameters, larger lines, and higher backing capacity to withstand longer runs of strong fish. Since corrosion is a main problem in saltwater fishing, make sure you go for reels that use stainless steel, aerospace aluminum, brass, or even electroplated stainless steel.

Replaceable Spools:

If you are passionate about doing varied types of fishing, see to it that you look for reels with easy replaceable spools. This will permit you to use both the floating line and the sinking line all with the same reel.

Weight:

Your line\'s weight ought to match with the designs of your fly fishing reels. Meaning, if your fly fishing reel is intended for a 4-weight line, be certain to have the 4 weight line and vice versa, the similar to when you have a 4 weight fly reel, then you should have a 4 weight-rod. Nonetheless, both the 3 and 5 weight work efficiently well with a 4 weight fly reel.

First Fly Fishing Reel:

Casting a Rod - When casting a fly fishing rod, it is a bit different than casting with any other rod. You need not touch the fishing reel while you are casting the rod. The reel itself will hold the line, thus making it not a part of the casting process any longer. Instead, you pull out the line manually from the reel and allow it to lie loose towards your feet, making sure to feed it out with your free hands when you need it.

The information above is some of the essential things you should be familiar with before you purchase your first fly fishing reel. If you still have any questions, don\'t hesitate to ask fishing tackle suppliers to advise you about fly fishing reels. They can assist you to decide which is the best reel possible for your fishing activities.

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Why is the fly fishing rod so long?  If you are a novice who is looking to buy his first fly fishing rod then the length of a fly fishing rod compared to a typical fishing pole is very noticeable.  For the beginner this extra length may be cumbersome since they might try casting the rod as they would a typical fishing pole, or they might feel that a long rod may not be a good idea.  However, there is a very good reason for the length of the fly fishing rod and why anglers should not be bothered by the length.  Let’s take a look at why the fly fishing rod is longer so that you can make the best decision when shopping for your rod.

Longer Rods Mean More Accurate Casting Over Short Distances

Firstly, when casting from a fly fishing rod, you are aiming for a target that is 10-15 feet away from you.  Casting from a typical fishing pole is very different because you are aiming to get the bait as far away as possible.  You want your bait to land 40 or 50 feet away or even more.  However when fly fishing the distance is substantially shorter so you need your cast to be very accurate.  This is where the length of the fly fishing rod is vital.

Flies Are Light and More Difficult to Position Accurately than Weighed Bait

In fly fishing, the weight of the fly is next to nothing but the line is heavy.  So when casting, the line needs to direct the fly to the designated target.  In a typical fishing rod, the hook is weighted by the bait and sinkers.  So when casting from a typical pole, the line is being pulled by the hook.  Therefore in an ordinary fishing pole, the lure or bait pull the line, but in a fly fishing rod, the line is the one pulling the fly behind it.  Since it is hard to control how the line moves, the length of the rod aids the line and directs it to the targeted spot.

When casting a line with a fly fishing rod, the rod will guide the line and the momentum the tossing creates pushes or snaps the line at a certain length.  This is where your fly will land.  So the longer rod will be easier to direct to the spot where you want your fly to be.

How Long is Long?

So a good rod  for fly fishing is somewhere between 9 to 10 feet.  This length may seem intimidating or awkward for newbies, however a long fly fishing rod means more control and direction to your casting, so never underestimate the length of your fly fishing rod.  It is hard to play golf with a hockey stick, or basketball with a football.  So even when fly fishing, the right fly fishing rod is a very important piece of equipment.  So consider the factors before picking up that new fly fishing rod. 

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Fly Fishing Rods

I am looking to buy my husband a nice-but affordable-fly fishing rod for his birthday.?

We are both avid fishermen, but really only farmiliar with spinning rods, fishing for bass and pike. We just got a little place on a trout stream and I want to learn how to fly fish with my man. Any suggestions for two people just starting out? I don't want to invest a fortune because we still want to fish the lakes a lot too.

The one thing you didn't mention was your budget. What you and I consider "a fortune" is probably not similar. But, on we go.

Your best bet will likely be a beginner's combo that can now be had from a number of places for not more than $200 and probably much less. Walmart has them, but I would shy away from them -- I've seen a couple from Wally's and they're just not that great. Most sporting goods stores have them, too. Look around at the stores near you and see what you can find. You'll probably see prices ranging from $75 to $125.

If you left it up to me, this is what you and your hubby would get:

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A couple of my boy scouts have gotten Cabela's combos like this in the $120 - $175 price range over the past few years (not sure if this is the exact combo -- they've have several). They're quite good for the price. The problem with the REALLY cheap combos is that they're not good to learn with, you get discouraged, then you quit. These Cabela's rods are very responsive, the line and reels are halfway decent, and I've seen several boys really get the hang of casting with them.

For a trout smaller trout stream (fish 4 pounds and down), I'd go for a 4 or 5 weight. For a bigger river and perhaps some lake fishing, a 6 weight will do.

I can tell you this, though. Although the combo above will be okay for getting into fly fishing, I'll bet that once you start, you'll almost immediately want to move into some more serious equipment. It really gets into your bloodstream.

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Fly Fishing Outfits

what would be the best type of starter outfit for a novice getting into fly fishing.?

which would be the best line rating to go for rod wise and what lenth and how many sections should the rod be,
for someone wanting to start out mainly resevour fishing but maybe a little river fishing thrown in for good measure.

Thats a tough question.

If you havn't even "touched" a fly/rod/reel in your life, and don't even know if your gonna like it, I would probably buy a "Pflueger/Medalist-series Reel 1594 1/2 RC"; they cost approx. $32.

Matched with a "Redington Rod" model CRF 907/8, 2 piece, 9 FT OR "St. Croix, Premier Rod" model P908.2 , 2 piece , 9FT. Both these rods will cost about $100.

Matched with any #7 "weight-forward" line in green/clear color ; and 15-20 Lb backing.

This is a good starter combo, for a person who is a novice, and doesn't want to spend $1000 + on a rod & reel!

If you KNOW you are addicted to flyfishing and want to upgrade to something more "savy" try "SAGE", "SCOTT", "G-LOOMIS" rods & "SAGE", "LAMSON", "ABEL", "ROSS" , reels.

Remember that your rod is really more important than your reel in fly-fishing. I've seen guys with $500-900 SAGE rods attached to a Pflueger reel from 1975,( it also depends on the type of fish you will be engaging).

Fly-fishing is a wonderful sport that has only recently become an "elite" sport because of the price of the equipment. I started fly-fishing on an old St. Croix rod, 15 years ago, and it STILL catches fish. Don't let the price tag "fool" you on some of those more expensive rods & reels. Unless ,you plan to become a professional fisherman , & fly-fish 200 days a year, you could not feel the difference between a "SAGE" & a "REDINGTON" rod anyway!

Best start out inexpensive and go from there!

Besides, you'll need extra money to buy "flies" & "stuff". Thats REALLY where it starts getting expensive! Lose 4 flys at $5 a piece , and you start getting mighty "concerned" where that fly lands! (LOL)

Start easy: go to a local pond, (that has plenty of "back-cast" room), and try to catch some bluegill or small bass. It's fun, you'll learn the "basic's" , & it's cheaper on the wallet!

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Fly Fishing History

History Of Fly Fishing

Fly fishing has been around in various forms for many years. Early historical records indicate that Macedonian fishermen were using artificial flies to catch fish as early as the second century. The Roman Claudius Aelianus described the Macedonian anglers as using six-foot rods with six-foot line. Aelianus detailed how the Macedonian fishermen would craft artificial flies from a hook with red wool and insect wings tied on. These Macedonian fishermen were apparently quite successful with their technique. There is also some evidence that fishing with artificial flies may even predate the second-century Macedonian techniques.

Unfortunately, little else was written about ancient fly fishing methods. It was 1496 before any major work was published describing fly fishing.

It is thought that modern fly fishing probably developed in England and Scotland. This techniques similar to modern techniques began to be developed in England in the 19th century. Around this time fly fishing clubs were also formed in England to accommodate a growing interest in the sport. Part of the interest in this fishing in southern England was because of the prevalence of shallow, weedy rivers. It proved to be well-adapted to this type of water course.

It quickly became something of an elitist sport in England. It purists insisted on fishing with dry flies only and looked down on wet fishing as being inferior. Wet fishing continued to be developed around the same time, however. The US and Scandinavia also saw fly fishing popularity increase during the 19th century. However, anglers in the US and Scandinavia did not share the English view concerning the superiority of dry fishing. US and Scandinavian anglers fished both dry and wet flies.

This materials have continued to develop over the years. Significant advances have been made in this equipment, including rods, line and flies.

Early fly fishing rods were made from a tropical wood known as greenheart. Bamboo replaced greenheart as fly fishing popularity spread. Bamboo rods were further refined as American rod builders developed advanced rod building techniques that involved cutting the bamboo into strips before gluing the bamboo back together around a solid core. Following World War II fiberglass became a popular material for fly rod construction. The fiberglass rods were more affordable than their bamboo predecessors since bamboo rods may take as much as 100 hours to build. Modern rods are usually made from a graphite compound. Modern rods are less expensive than earlier rods and perform exceptionally well.

Artificial flies were originally made from natural materials like feathers and fur. Most modern flies are made from synthetic materials.

Fly line has also been improved quite a bit. Fly line used to be made of horse hair. Horse hair line was replaced by silk line. The silk line was an improvement over horse hair but the line still had to be removed from the reel periodically to allow it to dry.

US interest in fly fishing peaked in the 1920s with Maine, Vermont and Wisconsin being the most popular areas for fishing. Interest increased again in the 1950s with the development of affordable, fiberglass fishing rods, synthetic fly line and monofilament leaders. These developments served to make it a more affordable sport for many people.

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Where to Fly Fishing in Washington State?

Where, when and with what equipment ? Moreover, what will I catch?

Howdy, Dr. Business. Listen, you may want to narrow down your question. Washington State is home to some of the most incredible fly fishing waters in the lower 48 states. There's steelhead, salmon, and every flavor of trout. You can fish big-big-big water like the Columbia, you can fish merely "big" water like the Yakima, or you could fish the mind-boggling abundance of smaller rivers and streams. Obviously, there's no small number of lakes and reservoirs, and there's coastal fishing to be had, too.

Where, when and with what equipment? I'd say the correct answer is virtually any part of the state, any time of the year, with any kind of gear. Maybe if you mentioned where and when you're going to be, and what kind of fishing you are interested in, your question would get more attention. There are entire books and magazines dedicated to the question of "where to fly fish in Washington State" -- a Y!A answer just isn't going to begin to cover an actual answer.

Make Your Trip Perfect With Canadian Fly Fishing Equipment

Canada is one of the most beautiful areas in the world. The magnificent mountains and the running streams make for a picture perfect scene. The cool running water houses some of the best fish that most anglers can not wait to get their hands on. The fishing is great and the types of fish include salmon, shellfish, tuna, mackerel, halibut and redfish. Most of these fish are treasures that many anglers would dearly love to serve up to their family and friends.

Canadian fly fishing equipment is the most important tool in the fishing trip. When purchasing equipment you must ensure that it is a comfortable fit for you. For example, when choosing a fly fishing rod you want to keep in mind your size and height. If you are short a 7-foot rod may not work well for you. Rods should be specified for fly-fishing and accommodate your height.

Another important aspect in Canadian fly fishing equipment is the choice of artificial flies or nymphs. Either method works effectively, but most anglers have their personal preference. What works well for one may not do another any good. Many fishermen will have both and mix the two methods with great success. The artificial fly for bait sits just on the surface of the water. This method works well because to the fish it looks like a delicious meal. The nymph method looks like eggs just below the surface waiting for the dinner bell.

Canadian fly fishing equipment should also include life vests. It is dangerous to be in any water without safety. Accidents happen and a life jacket can save your life. The water in Canada is very cold so every precaution should be taken to ensure the entire families safety. Many of the boating companies or outfitters will furnish life vests for those that do not have their own.

As for other types of baits for Canadian fly fishing equipment one can choose grubs, jigs or plastic worms. Grubs work best for larger fish, they are easy to see and the fish like to bite. The grubs can be used in clear water for wonderful results. Jigs on the other hand work best in water that is not that clean and has low visibility. Plastic worms are also the choice of many when fishing in Canada. The big fish tend to like the plastic worms, as they look so real. If you are looking for that trophy catches try using the plastic worm to get the big bite!

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Fly Fishing for Dummies

Clueless about fly fishing?
Me too!
I have been really curious about this sport for some time now. I've seen it done countless of times.

Tried it. Failed.

People have endlessly and tirelessly, with their utmost patience and understanding tried to rub off some fly fishing skills on me - but to no avail.

I have resorted to reading, for now. I decided that whatever I can't do, I might as well LEARN - even just in theory. It helps. I think of my self right now as "A work in progress".

Let's all learn the basics. DEFINITION OF TERMS!
A brief definition about some terms I need to know about fly fishing.

What is Fly Fishing?
Fly fishing is an ancient and distinct angling method, developed primarily for salmonids (trout and salmon, mostly) and now extended to other species such as pike, bass, and carp, as well as a wide range of salt water species.

Fly casting is gripping or holding a fly rod correctly and to adopt the correct stance to maintain comfort and balance. The most basic rule to casting is based on the way a clock looks. Your head points straight up to 12:00, your cast (the tip of your rod) should go back to 10:00 and then forward to 2:00, releasing your line at the end of the forward motion. It is a common mistake to dip the rod below those two positions and almost always ends in a line tangle!

Angler. (Does that have anything to do with Math? I hate Math!)
That would be YOU silly! Someday, IF you learn how to fly fish, you will be called an angler. A person catching fish or shellfish with no intent to sell, this includes people keeping the catch or people that practice the "Catch and Release" method (highly recommended).

The Essentials - If you don't have a complete list of these, you're NOT Fly Fishing!

Fly Fishing rods are long, thin, flexible rods sometimes made of bamboo, but more recently from man-made materials. Fly rods tend to have large diameter eyes (or guides) spaced along the rod to help control the movement of relatively thick fly line. To aid in the freedom of movement required to skillfully cast with a fly rod, there is usually little to no butt (handle) extending below the fishing reel. Although fly rods are mainly used for casting from fixed positions, they can also be used for trolling for fish.

Fishing Reel is a device used for the deployment and retrieval of fishing line using a spool mounted on an axle. They are used in conjunction with the fly rod and are attached to the base or handle of the rod.

Fishing line is any cord made for fishing. Important parameters of a fishing line are its length, material, and weight (thicker, sturdier lines are more visible to fish). The refractive index is also important—lines with a refractive index similar to water are almost invisible to fish. The most important parameter in deciding what line to use is its strength. This is the amount of weight the line can hold before snapping. One must balance the trade-off between strength and visibility.

Flies as Bait? Are you kidding?
Flies or Artificial flies are constructed — "tied" onto a hook with thread, fur, feathers and other materials — in sizes and colors to match naturally occurring food or simply to excite a fish. And to add more confusion, the names of flies: Wet and dry flies, nymphs, scuds, eggs, streamers, steelheads, bass flies, salmon flies,and saltwater flies.

You will be considered a well equipped fly fisher if you bring waders, wading boots, vest net, polarized sunglasses to protect your eyes and see through the reflection on the water, a hat for the harsh sun, sun block and bug dope (bug repellant) - if you don't want to be eaten alive by bugs before you even catch a fish!

Armed with the stuff I read, I went about to experience Fly Fishing without even going near a body of water.

Wondering how?

A site that sells fly fishing products - with pretty pictures too! - Riverbum.com

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She is a webmaster for Riverbum.com. Riverbum.com sells fly fishing flies, gears, and accessories on-line. They constantly innovate themselves to give their customers the best products they can offer for unreasonably low prices. They love fly fishing, and it shows!

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