Total Fly Fishing Guide

Fly Fishing Equipment

Rods - Reels - Vests - Flies

Fly Fishing Rods

While looking for a Fly Fishing Rod, remember the following tips:
The size-number of the rod is directly connected with the size or number of the fly line you are using. If you are using a 3-weight rod it will cast a 3 weight line, and an 8-weight rod will cast an 8-weight line. Fundamentally, you want a rod suitable for streams and ponds.
A middle-weight rod and line will do the trick, usually a 5 or 6-weight rod.

Fly Fishing Reels

When purchasing a Fly Fishing Reel, remember the following tips:
First, consider that reels are sized for the line being used.
Second, there are two different types of cranking action used: one crank and multiplier reels.
Finally, a quality drag system is recommended.

Fly Fishing Vests

When purchasing a Fly Fishing Vest, remember the following tips:
The vest should be able to hold clippers, flies, leaders, tippets, various tools, fly fishing line, weights, and fly float ants.
Keep your vest light, and avoid too many pockets, as it makes it heavy 20-30 pockets should do the trick just fine.
Remember, a fly fishing vest should be functional and light.

Fly Fishing Flies

When purchasing Fly Fishing Flies, remember the following tips:

Simply match your flies with what the fish are after.
Play with different colour and size combinations.
Remember; mimic the natural surroundings of your fish.

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