Rod Fly Line

Rod Fly Line

Whats your favorite rod/line wt to use when fly fishing for panfish?

I have an 8' 4 Wt that I find ideal for panfishing. I can still cast streamer/buggers etc with a little weight to them when I need to get deeper, and there's plenty of play in the rod. I use a 4W WF Floating line.

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MARTIN 80 2 PIECE FLY ROD MODEL NUMBER 8067E LINE WT 6 7 KOREA VGC
US $9.95
 Sage Graphite II RP890 8 line 90 Fly Rod
Sage Graphite II RP890 8 line 90 Fly Rod
US $106.00
7 0 Chapman Co Herts Split cane Trout fly rod superb condition line 4 5
7 0 Chapman Co Herts Split cane Trout fly rod superb condition line 4 5
US $282.73
 classic 8 8 Sharps Eighty Eight split cane fly fishing rod line 5 6
classic 8 8 Sharps Eighty Eight split cane fly fishing rod line 5 6
US $276.41
Irideus ZEN SPEY Casting Switch Fly Fishing Rod Shooting Head Fly Fishing Line
Irideus ZEN SPEY Casting Switch Fly Fishing Rod Shooting Head Fly Fishing Line
US $19.84
 9 IM6 GRAPHITE FLY ROD 4 5 WT LINE EAGLE CLAW GRANGER Model GNG 390 45
9 IM6 GRAPHITE FLY ROD 4 5 WT LINE EAGLE CLAW GRANGER Model GNG 390 45
US $24.99
8 IM7 GRAPHITE FLY ROD 5 WT LINE EAGLE CLAW GRANGER Model GNG 300 8 NEW
8 IM7 GRAPHITE FLY ROD 5 WT LINE EAGLE CLAW GRANGER Model GNG 300 8 NEW
US $24.99
 Fly Fishing Rod SAGE Graphite III 890 RPL 8 Line 9 0 Used in good condition
Fly Fishing Rod SAGE Graphite III 890 RPL 8 Line 9 0 Used in good condition
US $157.50
2 empty Fly Rod line Boxes and one Fly Rod Line on its original card
2 empty Fly Rod line Boxes and one Fly Rod Line on its original card
US $5.00
 ◇ Mini Fishing Fish Rod Pocket Pen Reel Pole ◇ Fly Stick Ice Nylon Line Set ◇
◇ Mini Fishing Fish Rod Pocket Pen Reel Pole ◇ Fly Stick Ice Nylon Line Set ◇
US $.02
Vintage PERRINE MFG FREE STRIPPING No 80 FLY ROD REEL LINE 1956 WORKS GREAT
Vintage PERRINE MFG FREE STRIPPING No 80 FLY ROD REEL LINE 1956 WORKS GREAT
US $9.00
 SCIENTIFIC ANGLER FLY REEL Field Stream rodWARRANTY 5 WT plus line New
SCIENTIFIC ANGLER FLY REEL Field Stream rodWARRANTY 5 WT plus line New
US $79.99
3 Piece Shakespeare Contender Fly Rod 8 7 8 line
3 Piece Shakespeare Contender Fly Rod 8 7 8 line
US $9.95
 100 MUSTAD KINK SHANK POPPER HOOKFLY ROD TYING 6 FLIESNewOSLine
100 MUSTAD KINK SHANK POPPER HOOKFLY ROD TYING 6 FLIESNewOSLine
US $6.99
Pflueger Fly Fishing Starter Kit Rod Reel Fly Line Backing and Leader
Pflueger Fly Fishing Starter Kit Rod Reel Fly Line Backing and Leader
US $19.99
 Sage 589 5 fly fishing rod in metal tube line 5 length
Sage 589 5 fly fishing rod in metal tube line 5 length
US $194.50
Fly Fishing combo Rod Reel Case line
Fly Fishing combo Rod Reel Case line
US $189.00
 NEW SCIENTIFIC ANGLER FLY REEL Cabelas Fly Rod plus LINE 5 WT 2 REMAINING
NEW SCIENTIFIC ANGLER FLY REEL Cabelas Fly Rod plus LINE 5 WT 2 REMAINING
US $69.99
Lady Fly Fishing Bag Drawstring Back Pack rod reel lure on line
Lady Fly Fishing Bag Drawstring Back Pack rod reel lure on line
US $8.99
 Sage RPL 896 4 8wt 9 foot 6 inch 4 piece Fly Rod for reel line Great
Sage RPL 896 4 8wt 9 foot 6 inch 4 piece Fly Rod for reel line Great
US $230.00
100 MUSTAD KINK SHANK POPPER HOOKFLY ROD TYING 2 FLIESNewOSLine
100 MUSTAD KINK SHANK POPPER HOOKFLY ROD TYING 2 FLIESNewOSLine
US $8.50
 Fly Rod St Croix Legend Ultra 7 wt Lamson Guru Reel Rio Clouser Line Brand New
Fly Rod St Croix Legend Ultra 7 wt Lamson Guru Reel Rio Clouser Line Brand New
US $550.00
VTG SHAKESPEARE FLY ROD FY 12 R 80 ROD 3 PC 7 8 LINE FIBER GLASS
VTG SHAKESPEARE FLY ROD FY 12 R 80 ROD 3 PC 7 8 LINE FIBER GLASS
US $6.39
 NEW PFLUGER MEDALIST FLY ROD 86 2 PC NO 8 LINE 55 GRAM SHAFT MODEL GMF486 DBM
NEW PFLUGER MEDALIST FLY ROD 86 2 PC NO 8 LINE 55 GRAM SHAFT MODEL GMF486 DBM
US $18.50
Rare Dennison Fly Lite ultra lite fly rod 3 4 weight line rating
Rare Dennison Fly Lite ultra lite fly rod 3 4 weight line rating
US $71.00
 STCROIX FLY ROD LEGEND SERIES LF866 2 PIECE 88 LINE WEIGHT 6 WT ST CROIX
STCROIX FLY ROD LEGEND SERIES LF866 2 PIECE 88 LINE WEIGHT 6 WT ST CROIX
US $175.00
50 KILLER DRY FLIES TROUT FISHING FLY BN rod reel line
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US $11.85
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CABELAS THREE FORKS 90 6WTLINE FLY ROD and CASE EXCELLENTLQQK
US $14.45
New Fly Logic 9 5 6 wt Line 2 pc Flyfishing Rod Flyrod Sock Graphite USA Made
New Fly Logic 9 5 6 wt Line 2 pc Flyfishing Rod Flyrod Sock Graphite USA Made
US $99.99
 LAMIGLAS FLY ROD R] SERIES G1000 GRAPHITE G1297 8 8 8 3OZ LINE WT8 VG
LAMIGLAS FLY ROD R] SERIES G1000 GRAPHITE G1297 8 8 8 3OZ LINE WT8 VG
US $13.50

Fly Fishing Lines - Leland Fly Fishing Outfitters

Rod Fly Line

Fenwick Fly Reel Spare Spool

Fenwick Fly Reel Spare Spool (Capacity 7-8/100)

Fenwick Cartridge Fly Reel Spare Spools Changing Fly Line is a Snap Economical and lightweight cartridge spool system conveniently stores multiple fly lines

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Martin Mohawk River Multiplier MR72 Fly Reel

Martin Mohawk River Multiplier MR72 Fly Reel

The Martin Mohawk River Multiplier MR72 Fly Reel is a two ball bearing multiple action fly reel with a high speed 3:1 retrieve gear ratio. The Multiplier MR72 allows you to reel in slack fly line quickly which is helpful if a hard charging fish such as a big trout or steelhead takes out a large amount of line and then changes direction. For each turn of the handle the spool turns three times.

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Martin 3 – Pc. 8′ Fly Fishing Kit

Martin 3 - Pc. 8' Fly Fishing Kit

Martin Fly Fishing Kit has everything you need to get started. At a great price, too! Perfect for giving fly fishing a try. My guess is you'll love it. But if not, heck you're only a few bucks into it, so no worries Includes: 5/6 rim control fly reel pre-rigged with backing, fly line and leader; 3-Pc. 8' 5/6 weight rod; Custom fly assortmen ; "Getting Started" booklet; Why not try the fly? At this price, you can't lose! Order Today! Martin 3-Pc. 8' Fly Fishing Kit

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Shakespeare® 8′ Fly Fishing Combo

Shakespeare® 8' Fly Fishing Combo

Shakespeare Fly Fishing Combo, perfectly affordable and COMPLETE to get you into that river! A "beginner" price on a rig for success performance... with line and various flies, so it's ready to go. Here's what's on the line: 8' tubular fiberglass fly rod. 3-Pc. construction makes it easy to transport and store; Single action fly reel, smooth and reliable; 25 yds. of floating fly line; A fly assortment, varied and effective; 4X tapered leader. A great starter Combo that'll have y...
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Fenwick Cartridge Fly Reel

Fenwick Cartridge Fly Reel (Capacity 5-6/80)

Fenwick Cartridge Fly Reels Changing Fly Line is a Snap Machined aluminum diecast frame offers durable, flex-free construction Economical and lightweight cartridge spool system conveniently stores multiple fly lines Smooth uni-directional disc drag system Easy left and right hand conversion

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Wild Water Fly Fishing Complete Starter Package

Wild Water Fly Fishing Complete Starter Package

You get our fantastic AX56-090-4 Series , 4 piece fly rod with a LIFETIME WARRANTY, a large arbor reel preloaded with backing, a weight forward (5 weight) floating fly line and 5X tapered leader, a rod sock, a rod case, a fly box and three flies--Parachute Adams, Black Fly and Gold Ribbed Hare's Ear. The rod is for 5 or 6 weight line and is great for everything from small trout and panfish to small bass. It will fish well at the local pond or on a trophy trout stream. This rod i...
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Fly Fishing, Beginners Guide to the Types of Fishing Flies

In fly fishing, flies are generally divided into four types of artificial flies. (Flies are also called lures in some countries.) 

They are:

1       Dry flies

2 Wet flies

3 Nymphs

4 Streamers

The categories of flies can cross into each other.  There are no real strict guidelines for classifying the flies as depending on the countries, traditions of terminology.  (Some anglers also classify emerges as another category of flies. These sit partially underneath the surface and partially on top of the water, imitating things like newly emerging mayflies.)



Dry flies sit on the top of the water.  They imitate insects sitting on the surface like mayflies, midges, caddis flies, beetles, grasshoppers, spiders and spinners to name a few types. They can be fished still, drifting with the current or wind, or fished with small twitches or rapid pulls. Using dry flies can be exhilarating experience as you can see the fish strike the fly.   Dries are used seasonally in lakes and rivers and are generally effective when fish are actively feeding on insects on top of the water.  Dry flies are normally made of light buoyant materials or are tied with hackles that help the fly sit on the water surface.  A floatant spray or gel is applied to the dry fly to make it buoyant.  A couple of false casts will also help dry it.



Wet flies as the name suggest that the fly is fished in the water, either.  The flies can imitate small baitfish, leeches, frogs, crawdad's and swimming insects.  Wets can be fished just under the surface with dead drifts, slow twitches up to fast retrieves.  Some times a take will occur as the fly is sinking.  For getting wets deep down, weighted or bead heads are effective, especially when combined with intermediate or sinking fly lines.



Nymphs are a very effective and a common world wide food source in rivers and lakes.  Nymphs can be fished on the drop, drifting, and slow to medium retrieves, either just under the surface or deep down. They imitate the underwater stage of insects like mayfly nymphs, stoneflies and damselfly nymphs. A good portion of a trout’s diet consists of nymphs in most seasons and waters. A long leader and tippet is effective for nymphing, especially in clear or over fished waters.

Streamers are bigger wet flies imitating baitfish like minnows, sculpins and bigger appetizing food.  Streamers usually work best near the bottom and are generally quickly retrieved for salmon, bigger trout and also for saltwater fish. Bigger flies like streamers, may also result in a bigger catch, although don’t be surprised when your four inch streamer lands a small twelve inch trout.  Artificial streamers can be colorful and have a mixture of assorted fly tying materials.

Dry flies, wets, nymphs and streamers are all effective in the right environment. The secret to getting the most out your fishing is to use different techniques and test all the time. Don’t be afraid to try different types of flies and patterns, especially if the fishing is slow. So no matter what country you live in and regardless of how you classify your flies, just make sure you have various types of flies to cover all fly fishing conditions and fish. Now you are ready to catch the big one!

© 2008-2009 Fly Fishing Fish



About the Author:

For more fly fishing tips, techniques, reviews and new information go to http://www.FlyFishingFish.com



Fly Fishing Outfit – 5 Items To Have A Balanced Wardrobe

Selecting the first fly-fishing outfit is the most difficult step once you have decided to participate in fly-fishing. Five essential items make up a fishing outfit. They are the line, rod, leader, reel and the fly. It is essential that each item of the outfit works in an efficient manner and is comfortable for your use. When all these items work together efficiently, the outfit is considered as balanced. Success in fly-fishing depends on the outfit, and therefore it is important to select the right outfit suitable for you. Some basic tips on how to select each of these items is given below:

1. The fly fishing line:

The first item to select is the line. This is because the line weight is the important factor. There are many different types of lines available and it is essential to choose the right one. The line weight designation in the code should match the one on the rod, which will be used. Beginners in fly-fishing can select the double tapered line, which is most commonly used. The various types of lines include weight forward, level line, tapered line and shooting taper. The floating function should be chosen for your first line. A floating line would be suited to your needs for fly-fishing. The line weight would depend on where you will be going to fish.

2. Fly fishing rod:

The three key things to consider while choosing the fly fishing rod are its length, its action and the material it is made up of. Fly-fishing rods are usually made from bamboo, fiberglass, baron or graphite. Fiberglass is the cheapest material used for fishing rods, but it is not convenient in terms of diameter and weight. Bamboo or cane rods are usually handcrafted works of art and are very expensive. These require a lot of care compared to synthetic fly fishing rods. Graphite fly-fishing rods are lightweight and durable and enable the angler to perform any action easily. Therefore, these are the most popular fly fishing rods. Baron fishing rods are the most expensive among the synthetic rods.

3. The fly fishing Reel:

There are 3 types of fishing reels: single action, automatic and multiplier. The most basic of the three is the single action fly reel, which should be selected for a first fly-fishing outfit. Multiplier and automatic fishing reel are not practical for a beginner.

4. Fly leader :

The fly leader is a tiny portion of monofilament line used to fasten the end of the fly line to the fly. The power generated at the time of the cast must be transferred from the end of the fly line to the fly, therefore the correct leader must be chosen. Factors playing a role in the selection of a fly leader are whether the fly leader should be straight or tapered, whether it should be knotless or knotted. The tippet size and the weight of the lead should also be considered.

5. Fishing Fly:

Choosing the fly for your fly fishing outfit depends on factors like the kind of fish you will be targeting and where you will be fishing. It is also a matter of personal preference.

The 5 items of your balanced fly fishing out fit are now chosen. What are you waiting for? Go out there and cast your line to catch those fish and enjoy your adventure!



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Fly-fishing, A Fun Sport

Fly-fishing, a fun sport

Fly-fishing is an ancient angling method especially effective in catching trout and salmon. This distinct method of angling uses artificial flies to lure or excite fish. Fly-fishing helps anglers catch the fish easier than the traditional way.

There are two basic forms of fly-fishing, dry flies and wet flies.

Dry flies need coating with floatant in order for it to sit in the surface of the water. Dry flies are mostly effective in upstream and moving water. Dry flies help anglers' spot where fish resides like pools and pocket in streams. Thus, it is easier to detect them and catch the fish.

The use of wet flies is beneath the surface of the water. Wet flies are nymphs, lures and true wet flies. It works as effective as dry flies except that in cases where weeds are many and almost touching the surface, wet flies blends with the weeds and thus may not be as effective as the dry flies.

Fly-fishing was developed in the 19th century, dry fly technique is very effective especially for slower and clearer rivers.

This is because weeds in rich rivers tend to grow closer to the surface, thus traditional wet fly fishing is almost ineffective. Dry fly fishing is thus useful by keeping the fly and the line floating on the surface. This makes fish excited and aggressive; the angler can then spot the location of the fish and in turn catches fish easier.

Later developments of fly-fishing made this concept as basis, thus in the latter part of the 19th century, anglers develop love for fly-fishing. This gave birth to fly-fishing, the sport among its aficionados.

Various parts of the United States host fly-fishing sports such as in the waters of Catskill Mountains of New York and the provinces of Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, British Columbia, Alberta and California.

Anglers in North America also develop various literatures pertaining to fly-fishing. The sport of fly-fishing and all these literatures gave North America the reputation of being the birthplace of dry fly-fishing, specifically the City of Calgary, Alberta. It is arguably one of the world's best trout rivers, thus it remains to be the epicenter for the Western Fly Fishing in North America.

Various other states in America keeps the growing number of fly-fishers such as Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico, Utah and Arkansas. The growing number of anglers that are drawn to the sport of fly-fishing keeps the popularity at its peak.

Dry or wet fly-fishing, whichever is more effective in the rivers where you fish will help keep the sport exciting. It may not be long that other countries will learn to love the sport and make it a globally loved sport.

How does fly-fishing work?

Fly fishing uses longer and lighter rods; sizes vary from 2m (6 ft) for fresh water and up to 4m (14 ft) for salt water fly-fishing. Weight for fresh water rods are between two to five ounces.

Popular types of casts in fly-fishing follow its variety in situation specifics. Anglers uses common cast when the angler whisks the fly rod forward and back using his forearm and upper arm, the wrist is used to soften the motion.

The rod movement varies from 10 o'clock position to 2 o'clock position without touching the ground. Anglers do this to load the rod tip with energy and to travel the fly line creating distance and control; they call this motion false casting.

False casting needs to be done to excite the fish or make it aggressive enough so that when the fly touches the surface, it will be sure that the area where the fly touches is where most of the fish are located and thus will be easier to spot and catch them.

Whether you are a fly-fishing aficionado for outdoor excitement or having fun with your family, using the proper equipment will help you develop love for the sport. Keep it exciting and enjoy fishing at its finest in most popular fly-fishing locations in the country. There are many locations, thus you will not have a problem in spotting nice locations for you and your family for this wonderful outdoor adventure.



About the Author:
Shannon Brown is a native of Colorado and an avid fly fisherman. He has created a new website just for fly fisherman. Stop by and visit him at: All About Fly Fishing



Trout Fly Line

Trout Fly Line

i have just started fly fishing and i am after a good intermediate line?

which make is best and where do i buy it from.....ps. i am trout fishing in sheffield, yorkshire and not salmon in canada!!!

Hi I have tried quite a few different makes of fly lines and personally I find the Cortland range very good and if you want a very good clear intermediate I would go go the 333 Pro Clear one as its a good beginner's line which is easy to cast. it comes in w/f 6,7,8 and costs around the £34.00 mark, I know its not the cheapest but I find it a very good line for small / medium sized still waters and you can buy them through most retail outlets including the mail order ones but if you shop around you can get some very good deals, I fish mainly Rutland, Grafham, Ravensthorp, and waters like Lechlade and Elinor and I don't have many problems with it including little to no line memory.
I hope you find one you like and carry on fishing oh and by the way if you ever get a chance to do some float tubing then do it as its the most fun you can have with a pair of chest waders on !!!!! especially when you catch a 2lb trout and it tows you round the lake !

Irideus Fly Fishing Line Sink Tips 3 Sinking Fly fishing line attachments Trout
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 Rio Selective Trout Fly Line WF1F
Rio Selective Trout Fly Line WF1F
US $19.99
7 0 Chapman Co Herts Split cane Trout fly rod superb condition line 4 5
7 0 Chapman Co Herts Split cane Trout fly rod superb condition line 4 5
US $282.73
 Vintage Rain Beau Lines Box Old Tackle Lure Trout Bass Fly Fishing 40s 50s OLD
Vintage Rain Beau Lines Box Old Tackle Lure Trout Bass Fly Fishing 40s 50s OLD
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FLY FISHING LINE ORANGE TROUT SALMON WF 5F 100 FT
FLY FISHING LINE ORANGE TROUT SALMON WF 5F 100 FT
US $7.99
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FLY FISHING LINE FRUIT GREEN TROUT SALMON WF 5F 100 FT
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FLY FISHING LINE FL YELLOW TROUT SALMON WF 6F 100 FT
FLY FISHING LINE FL YELLOW TROUT SALMON WF 6F 100 FT
US $7.99
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5 PCS FLY FISHING LEADER LINE 6X 9FT TROUT SALMON
US $.99
5 PCS FLY FISHING LEADER LINE 3X 9FT TROUT SALMON
5 PCS FLY FISHING LEADER LINE 3X 9FT TROUT SALMON
US $.99
 Irideus 5 wt Trout Series Pro Casting Fly Fishing Line Trout Bum Savey Floating
Irideus 5 wt Trout Series Pro Casting Fly Fishing Line Trout Bum Savey Floating
US $17.76
Irideus 8 ft tungsten Sinking Tip Fly fishing line Steelhead Flies Trout flies
Irideus 8 ft tungsten Sinking Tip Fly fishing line Steelhead Flies Trout flies
US $7.89
 IRIDEUS 100ft Floating Fly Line 4wt 5wt 6wt 7wt 8wt 5 Steelhead Salmon Trout Fly
IRIDEUS 100ft Floating Fly Line 4wt 5wt 6wt 7wt 8wt 5 Steelhead Salmon Trout Fly
US $18.71
FLY FISHING LINE ORANGE TROUT SALMON WF 7F 100 FT
FLY FISHING LINE ORANGE TROUT SALMON WF 7F 100 FT
US $7.99
 ASST ANTIQUE VINTAGE HERTERS FISHING LURE HOOKS SALMON TROUT FLY LINE DRESSING
ASST ANTIQUE VINTAGE HERTERS FISHING LURE HOOKS SALMON TROUT FLY LINE DRESSING
US $8.00
5 PCS FLY FISHING LEADER LINE 2X 9FT TROUT SALMON
5 PCS FLY FISHING LEADER LINE 2X 9FT TROUT SALMON
US $.99
 BRAND NEW W BOX FLY FISHING FLOAT TUBE REELS RODS TROUT FLIES LINES GEAR LURES
BRAND NEW W BOX FLY FISHING FLOAT TUBE REELS RODS TROUT FLIES LINES GEAR LURES
US $41.00
5 PCS FLY FISHING LEADER LINE 5X 9FT TROUT SALMON
5 PCS FLY FISHING LEADER LINE 5X 9FT TROUT SALMON
US $.99
 FLY FISHING LINE FL YELLOW TROUT SALMON WF 5F 100 FT
FLY FISHING LINE FL YELLOW TROUT SALMON WF 5F 100 FT
US $7.99
Orvis Battenkill Mid Arbor III 4 5 6 Fly Reel w Orvis Wonderline Trout WF6F Line
Orvis Battenkill Mid Arbor III 4 5 6 Fly Reel w Orvis Wonderline Trout WF6F Line
US $81.00
 FLY FISHING LINE FRUIT GREEN TROUT SALMON WF 8F 100 FT
FLY FISHING LINE FRUIT GREEN TROUT SALMON WF 8F 100 FT
US $7.99
IRIDEUS Floating Fly Fishing Line 4wt 8wt 1 Pro Casting Fly Line Steelhead Trout
IRIDEUS Floating Fly Fishing Line 4wt 8wt 1 Pro Casting Fly Line Steelhead Trout
US $19.79
 NIB ORVIS Superfine Trout Wonderline Generation 3 Fly Line WF1F LIST $69
NIB ORVIS Superfine Trout Wonderline Generation 3 Fly Line WF1F LIST $69
US $29.00
50 KILLER DRY FLIES TROUT FISHING FLY BN rod reel line
50 KILLER DRY FLIES TROUT FISHING FLY BN rod reel line
US $11.85
 Rio Trout LT Fly Line 3 WT
Rio Trout LT Fly Line 3 WT
US $20.00
Crystal River Weight Forward Fly Line WF 7 F Trout
Crystal River Weight Forward Fly Line WF 7 F Trout
US $10.99
 FLY FISHING LINE FL YELLOW TROUT SALMON WF 7F 100 FT
FLY FISHING LINE FL YELLOW TROUT SALMON WF 7F 100 FT
US $7.99
5 PCS FLY FISHING LEADER LINE 4X 9FT TROUT SALMON
5 PCS FLY FISHING LEADER LINE 4X 9FT TROUT SALMON
US $.99
 VINTAGE HARDY CORONA SUPERBA TROUT FLY REEL LINE FISHING BOX
VINTAGE HARDY CORONA SUPERBA TROUT FLY REEL LINE FISHING BOX
US $9.99
100 MUSTAD FLY ROD TYING LtSTREAMER HOOKS1 TROUT FliesLineLuresNewOS
100 MUSTAD FLY ROD TYING LtSTREAMER HOOKS1 TROUT FliesLineLuresNewOS
US $5.99
 Irideus Camo Floating None Spooking Trout Fly fishing line Tip Fly Leader 15ft
Irideus Camo Floating None Spooking Trout Fly fishing line Tip Fly Leader 15ft
US $8.89

Fly Fishing, Beginners Guide to the Types of Fishing Flies

In fly fishing, flies are generally divided into four types of artificial flies. (Flies are also called lures in some countries.) 

They are:

1       Dry flies

2 Wet flies

3 Nymphs

4 Streamers

The categories of flies can cross into each other.  There are no real strict guidelines for classifying the flies as depending on the countries, traditions of terminology.  (Some anglers also classify emerges as another category of flies. These sit partially underneath the surface and partially on top of the water, imitating things like newly emerging mayflies.)


Dry flies sit on the top of the water.  They imitate insects sitting on the surface like mayflies, midges, caddis flies, beetles, grasshoppers, spiders and spinners to name a few types. They can be fished still, drifting with the current or wind, or fished with small twitches or rapid pulls. Using dry flies can be exhilarating experience as you can see the fish strike the fly.   Dries are used seasonally in lakes and rivers and are generally effective when fish are actively feeding on insects on top of the water.  Dry flies are normally made of light buoyant materials or are tied with hackles that help the fly sit on the water surface.  A floatant spray or gel is applied to the dry fly to make it buoyant.  A couple of false casts will also help dry it.


Wet flies as the name suggest that the fly is fished in the water, either.  The flies can imitate small baitfish, leeches, frogs, crawdad's and swimming insects.  Wets can be fished just under the surface with dead drifts, slow twitches up to fast retrieves.  Some times a take will occur as the fly is sinking.  For getting wets deep down, weighted or bead heads are effective, especially when combined with intermediate or sinking fly lines.


Nymphs are a very effective and a common world wide food source in rivers and lakes.  Nymphs can be fished on the drop, drifting, and slow to medium retrieves, either just under the surface or deep down. They imitate the underwater stage of insects like mayfly nymphs, stoneflies and damselfly nymphs. A good portion of a trout’s diet consists of nymphs in most seasons and waters. A long leader and tippet is effective for nymphing, especially in clear or over fished waters.

Streamers are bigger wet flies imitating baitfish like minnows, sculpins and bigger appetizing food.  Streamers usually work best near the bottom and are generally quickly retrieved for salmon, bigger trout and also for saltwater fish. Bigger flies like streamers, may also result in a bigger catch, although don’t be surprised when your four inch streamer lands a small twelve inch trout.  Artificial streamers can be colorful and have a mixture of assorted fly tying materials.

Dry flies, wets, nymphs and streamers are all effective in the right environment. The secret to getting the most out your fishing is to use different techniques and test all the time. Don’t be afraid to try different types of flies and patterns, especially if the fishing is slow. So no matter what country you live in and regardless of how you classify your flies, just make sure you have various types of flies to cover all fly fishing conditions and fish. Now you are ready to catch the big one!

© 2008-2009 Fly Fishing Fish

About the Author

For more fly fishing tips, techniques, reviews and new information go to http://www.FlyFishingFish.com

Trout Fly Line

Sage Fly

Sage Fly

need to buy a fly new rod and reel?

which one would you recomend hardy or sage ? price dont matter need to get it right an what model would it be?

Robert,

My nickname isn't Sagefisher by accident, I fish with Sage fly rods. I am a little prejudiced towards Sage, but then they make an excellent array of fly rods. They are all handmade made here in the United States.

There are a number of good fly rods out there. Sage is one of the best. Winston is also one of the best, but it's low end rods are now made overseas. Thomas & Thomas was just purchased by an English company so I don't know what they are going to do with their rods. Hardy is an English company and I am not familiar with their products.

Personally, I say buy Sage, you can't go wrong. The lifetime warranty is great, but then a number of other companies have had to start lifetime warranties as well, to try to keep up with the top of the line rods.

As for which Sage, that does depend on how much you want to spend and more importantly, your level of casting skill.

Sage breaks their fly rods down into three groups: Premium Fly Rods; Specialty Fly Rods; and Value Fly Rods.

The Specialty Fly Rod is the saltwater rated Xi2. This is a great saltwater fly rod, they make them from 4 weights to 16 weights. They are made for serious saltwater fishing.

The Premium Fly Rod is the area you may want to take a look at. They have a wider selection of rod actions and sizes.

In this area you have the very technical and extremely ultra fast action TCR fly rod. Unless you are a master caster I wouldn't consider this rod.

The new Z-Axis fly rod is their fast action rod, which replaced the XP series (I love the XP rods). The Z-Axis casts very well and is an excellent fly rod. Remember it is a fast action rod, great for nymphing and casting large streamers. I use an 11 foot 6 weight Z-Axis for nymphing and I love it. If you are going to be doing a lot of casting of small dries with really light tippet, I would not get this rod, but rather I think the SLT would be better.

If you are going to do a lot of dry fly fishing, especially smaller dry flies, then you may want to get a medium-fast action rod. This rod will handle the larger streamers and heavy dries yet allow you the ability to cast small dries using a 7X tippet.

The SLT series is an excellent medium-fast rod and great for virtually any fresh water fishing. That would be my choice for a dry fly rod.

They do make a TXL rod, a medium-fast action in a short rod (7' to 7' 10") in 000 to 4 weight sizes. Great for smaller fish and brushy creeks or streams. This is more of a specialty rod and not to be used for your usual lake or larger river fishing. You would not use this rod for casting large streamers or huge dry flies or heavy nymphing rigs.

If you did want to save a little money, you could go for a Sage value rods.

The Launch series is their lowest priced rod. It is a medium-fast rod and casts decently.

The FLi series costs a little more and is a fast action rod.

A consideration to be made, is what are your fishing needs? Are you going to be doing a lot of small stream fishing, or just larger creeks and rivers and lakes? Are you going to be doing a lot of small dry fly fishing or casting mostly large streamers and heavy nymphing outfits?

If you bought a 9 foot 5 weight Launch rod for dry flies and a 9 foot 6 weight FLi for streamers, you would have two rods for two different needs, or even buy an additional Launch rod in the 7 foot 3 weight for small streams, you would be spending just about as much as you would for their high end rods. That is a great way for a beginner to have a nice selection of rods.

However, if you have been fly fishing for a while and cast decently, then I would go for the higher end rod. You will appreciate the way they cast and handle the fly line.

For large streamers and heavy nymphing rigs, I would suggest a Z-Axis. It may be a fast action rod, but it is very sensitive and you can really feel the fish while fighting it.

For a lot of dry fly fishing, I would suggest the SLT in a 5 or 6 weight 9 foot rod.

Have fun selecting a rod. Have even more fun fishing with it.

For more on Sage rods, go to:

http://www.sageflyfish.com/default.asp?p=6

Larry

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The Annual Fly Fishing Retailer Show

As one of the most important events in the sport of fly fishing, the annual Fly Fishing Retailer show has become a tourist attraction in and of itself.  The 2007 show will take place September 16 through 18 in Denver, Colorado, at the Colorado Convention Center.  What can you expect if you plan to attend this show?  

At Fly Fishing Retailer, you will get meaningful interaction with other avid fly fishers as well as experts.  If you have questions about fly fishing, just ask.  There are many, many people on hand who are more than happy to answer any queries you have about this wonderful sport.

They offer tons of seminars on a variety of subjects.  You can learn about fly tying, teaching others how to fly fish, what type of tackle to bring with you, and so much more.  There is a casting pond where the experts can give you advice about your casting techniques and help you improve your casts for maximum efficiency.

Orvis sponsors a saltwater fly fishing cup where competitors vie for the $7,500 grand prize.  All equipment is supplied by Orvis, and it is held on one of the casting ponds that are set up in the convention center.  You cast for distance as well as accuracy.

Besides the seminars and activities, you will also find numerous companies exhibiting their fly fishing equipment.  You will see some of the newest products from these companies and will also have the opportunity to purchase any of the equipment you are interested in.

There are over two hundred exhibitors set to be at the 2007 show including Sage, Orvis, Federation of Fly Fishers, Trout Unlimited, and many more.  You'll be able to see their products, ask questions, and even try out the gear before you buy it.  

You will also get a lot of information about conservation efforts in various areas.  It's important to many fly fishermen to preserve the waters that they fish.  Without conservation and respect for the land, the fish wouldn't be plentiful and the sport would die.  Experts will tell you the best preservation efforts to take about yourself as well as part of a group.

You will also find some famous authors who have written very popular books on the sport of fly fishing.  You can mingle with them, ask them questions, and gain knowledge through their expertise on this great sport.

When you attend Fly Fishing Retailer, you will find more information than you ever thought possible.  You will be introduced to many fly fishing products and gain insight into the sport that you love.

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Fly Fishing Lines – What’s Important?

Fly lines are an extremely key piece in your fly fishing set-up. Choosing a good fly line should be just as important as choosing your rod, if want to be able to learn to fly fish quickly. After all it is your fly line that actually does most of the fishing (your rod only gets your line onto the water!). The good news is there are only a few things you need to get right when selecting a fly line. The key features of a fly line that you need to consider are highlighted in this article.

Fly Line Weight

Fly line weight technically refers to how heavy the first 30 foot of the fly line is, in grams. Luckily a few of the manufacturers got together, a number of years back, and decided on a simple weighting system (similar to rods) that ranges from 1-15. A rule of thumb is that you should match your fly line to your rod weight, so if you are using a 5 weight rod, a 5 weight line should suit that rod nicely. Of course you can always ‘over-line’ your rod by putting a 1 weight heavier line on it (put a 6 weight line no a 5 weight rod). This will assist with loading the rod and will help you to generate line speed quicker, a key factor in learning how to fly fish.

Fly Line Taper

Fly line taper is a slightly more confusing feature for beginners to understand. The easiest way to think of taper is to think of it as the profile of the fly line, how it looks when viewing it end to end. There are a number of different tapers, the four key ones are level taper, double taper, weight forward taper and shooting taper. Each of these tapers is designed to assist with casting the line and achieving the desired casting result in some way, for example: generate faster line speed, allow for a more delicate presentation. The most popular taper is the weight forward taper. These line have a little more weight and width in the first section of the fly line, for most anglers these lines will be the easiest to cast well.

Fly Line Density

Essentially, fly lines either float on top of the water, or sink in the water – this is a nice way to look at density. To look at this in more detail, fly lines are generally broken down into the following densities: floating, sink tip, intermediate, sinking, fast sinking. This is where you really need to consider the type of fishing you’ll be doing and what type of fly line is suitable for that type of fishing. The floating fly line, for example, is used for dry fly and nymph fishing, where it is paramount that the fly line floats on the water. A sinking line, on the other hand, is designed to sink in the water you are fishing – taking with it your flies which are attached to the end of the fly line.

Fly Line Colour

Fly line colour is probably the least important of the features to get right. Fly lines tend to come in all sorts of colours and often it comes down to personal preference. Some people think that buying a ‘camouflage’ fly line is important (especially in clear conditions with spooky fish) while others believe that the fish will see the line no matter what colour it is. As a rule of thumb, generally buy dark coloured sinking line and floating lines of earthy colours – provided you can still see them on the water.

The above ‘criteria’ are the things you need to be aware of when selecting a fly line. The types of fish, water and areas you are fishing will determine the combination of fly line features that you need. Check out the resource below for more details on how you might select the right fly line for different situations.



About the Author:

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Fly Editor is an experienced fly fisherman and the editor of an informational fly fishing website:

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StartFlyfishingnow.com is a resource for anyone interested in learning to fly fish or someone looking for information on fly fishing. Check my site for other articles and much more.



Floating Fly Line

Floating Fly Line

Is there an arc from high voltage item when no closed circuit to other side? eg flying bird and 500 kv line?

My question is exactly whether a flying bird gets hit by an arc from a 500 kv line if the bird gets close- eg 15 cm. My theory - yes, since the 30kv/cm gradient is exceeded. Similar to lightning/aircraft or person/ground in dry air on a carpet (winter in Canada). Since a circuit is not completed the energy transfer will consist of the floating object trying to reach the charge of the source. BUt numerous pople in transmission line indestry and bird people tell me no - based on their anectdotal experience.

The fault in your reasoning:

You assume that the bird is at 0 potential. Unless he is connected to ground, that is not the case. He won't have to absorb much charge at all to be equipotential to the wire, so he can just fly right by. He can even land on it if he wants to.

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Fly Line Setup with No Knots!

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Fishing Vest

Fishing Vest

Fishing trouble?

I need a new fishing vest, but unfortunetly, I can't swim very well. So I was wondering if anyone can find a bulky yet very efficent type 3 life vest with lots of pockets. And only if you can, can you also find one that has that and a collar(or headrest) with a grab strap and even a crotch strap, thanks.

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Fly Fishing Gear- Top 10 Essentials For Fly Fishing

With an apparently unending array of gear and gadgets, fly fishing seems to be a varied and interesting sport. Most of the available options could be confusing to anyone who is new to Fly fishing. Anyone with a flair for fishing should know the important accessories about it. The 10 common pieces concerning fly fishing gear include a reel, fly fishing rod, line, files, leader, waders, net, clippers, vest and sunglasses.

Fly fishing rod

This rod is one of the mandatory equipments for fly fishing. These rods are usually different when compared to regular and conventional fishing rods and are designed in unique manner. It would allow casting the fly and fly line. Rods today are often constructed using types of graphite compounds. Many of the rods are still structured from bamboo or fiberglass. The Fly rods are usually categorized based upon weights of line they are structured to be used with.

Reels

The Fly fishing reels essentially, are less significant than the rods. Unlike conventional fishing, along with fly fishing one does not reel in the fish. The Fly fishing methods involve stripping the line with free hand. Quite many fly fishing reels actually are of primitive designs and hence not so very expensive. Anglers commonly "palm" the reel for creating the drag, than relying upon internal drag mechanisms within the reel.

Line

The Fly fishing line has been specially designed for such style of fishing. Fly fishing line is considerably heavy compared to traditional fishing line. It is often tapered and designed for floating. Some lines are designed to sink, though. Some anglers attach backer line in between fly fishing line and reel so as to increase the line available.

Leader

The leader is a monofilament, clear line which attaches to the extreme end of fly fishing line. Additionally, the fly is tied to the leader at the end. This leader is further tapered down into a narrow diameter towards the forward end. Leader matches more with the traditional fishing line.

The Flies

They are available in huge assortments of designs and styles. The dry flies are designed so that they float up in the water, nymphs and wet flies are structured for submerging, and few other flies are made to partially submerge. Flies could also be implied as attractive or imitative. Imitative flies are deliberated to imitate or manifest like a specific insect. On the other hand, attractive flies are structured to attract the fists not looking towards any specific natural food source.

The Waders

Waders are optional when you fish in warm water. But a few anglers go fly fishing in cold water streams to find waders enormously essential. Some popular wader styles currently include waders with waterproof lining and neoprene waders. Neoprene waders work very well in the cold water stream and serve in keeping the angler warm. The waders having a waterproof lining prove to be convenient and breathable when one goes hiking flanking a stream.

Net

A net is essential equipment for fly fishing. As fly fishing is often done standing in the waters, it could be not very easy to hunt a fish without good nets. Nets always have a hook attached. This would help the net so that it could be hooked on the anglers' vest or waders. A net is particularly important in cases when the angler is trying to catch and release fishing.

Fishing Vest

As fly fishing is always tried in the water, a fishing vest seems to be a near-essential equipment piece. Vests would allow you in keeping essential gear and tools handy and neat as and when you find its necessity.

Clippers

Clippers are quite useful for clipping the line when you change the flies. You would rarely notice any fly fisherman with no clippers in their pocket or vest.

Sunglasses

Sunglasses are pieces of personal gear which you would never want to forget. They would keep the sun to not reach your eyes and also protect them from stray fishing hooks. Polarized and good quality sunglasses would also assist in a better vision while you are out near the stream. Most anglers would also append a sunscreen and a hat to the catalog of personal gear which is essential.

There are other pieces of gadgets and gear which are available for every fly fisherman. The above mentioned ten items are perhaps among the most essential ones required for a successful and fun outing.

About the Author

Abhishek is an avid Fly Fishing enthusiast and he has got some great Fly Fishing Secrets up his sleeve! Download his FREE 93 Pages Ebook, "How To Become A Fly Fishing Pro" from his website http://www.Fishing-Masters.com/95/index.htm . Only limited Free Copies available.

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