Fly Fishing Equipment: The Basic Choices in Fly Fishing Rods

Saturday, August 8th, 2009

Perhaps the most important piece of fly fishing gear you will need to choose is your fly fishing rod. Though fly fishing is a simple art, it is a precise one. When reading the riseform on a river trout, you will need a rod which you can depend on to cast a precise cast [...]

Fly Fishing Equipment: The Basic Choices in Waders

Tuesday, April 21st, 2009

Nothing beats a day of flyfishing. The rhythmic pulse of the cast, the attention to river and stream patterns, and the love of the fish and its behavior itself all serve to quiet the mind and relax the body. This article will discuss one aspect of fly fishing equipment - the wader - which, [...]

Fly Fishing Equipment: The Basic Choices in Reels

Sunday, February 1st, 2009

This article discusses the basics of choosing a fly fishing reel which is right for what you intended to do.
Fly fishing reels do two things. They store fly line, and they provide drag against a fish as it fights once landed. Most are made from aluminum. Be sure to check the quality [...]