Fly Fishing and The
Right Equipment! by Jeffrey Ryall
When fly fishing you need a calm temperament, be
able to switch off and keep repeating the same technique without
getting frustrated. This is half the battle, the other half is the
right equipment. Of coarse you need sun glasses so you don’t have to
squint from the sun and maybe a hat but most importantly the tackle
makes all the difference.
When choosing a rod, should you go
for a modern composite graphite rod or an old fashioned bamboo rod?
Should you choose a rod for one particular water or setting or go
with a multi purpose rod. All these factors will come into the
equation when choosing a rod to cast your flies. Talking of flies,
this is another area where choice is important. Do you go for a dry
fly or go for an insect replica. The colour of the fly could also be
important, is there a colour for morning and a different one for
night.
Another thing to think about is weather you want to learn
how to tie your own flies or are you better off buying them already
done.
The choice of rod and fly could also affect the
decision as to what line you will use. The type of line you use may
be also be influenced by what fish you are fishing for, larger fish
will need a heavier line as appose to smaller fish. You will have to
decide on weather you want your line to float or sink, weather your
fish feed on the surface or on the bottom.
Some anglers are
quite happy to use a bomber or swim feeder, just cast their line out
and relax on the riverbank and wait. Fly fishing on the other hand
is much more a hands on approach; you need to be fully concentrated
on the task ahead of you. Tackle decisions can make the difference
between having a fantastic day and having a ordinary day.
Most fly fishermen take it very seriously; it takes patience,
dedication and practice to become a good fly fisherman. Choosing the
right rod can be very tricky, with lots of different people having
different ideas. Below are a few choices to help you.
Fibreglass- A large number of rods these days are made from
fibreglass, whether they are for fly fishing or regular fishing. The
main downside of fibreglass rods is that they are heavier than
graphite or bamboo rods which in turn could make your arm tired at
the end of the day. Despite this they are able to take a lot of
punishment which makes them a popular choice.
Bamboo- Many of
the older fishermen will not here a bad word said about these rods.
Of coarse this is just someone’s opinion, but they were one of the
first rods to be made and are still being made today. There is a lot
that goes into making a bamboo rod and for this reason they can tend
to be one of the most expensive.
Graphite- These tend to be
quite stiff but that doesn’t mean they are not effective. These rods
give good flexibility and are quite strong. they give good
performance and they can vary in price difference and quality.
Reels are another important piece of equipment, the abel fly reel is
considered one of the best around. A lot of parts are
interchangeable from one reel to another making this a good choice.
Also it does not matter if you are left or right handed as they can
be converted easily from one to another.
Jeff Ryall runs a sports website that focuses on information
about sport and sport related products. You can enjoy reading tips,
tricks and techniques about golf at his site at
http://www.fishermansfriend1.blogspot.com
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