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RODS
THE KEYS TO SELECTING
FLY FISHING RODS
By Ken Liebeskind
Yalesville, Connecticut
When you're choosing fly fishing rods, the first thing to determine is what they will be used for. Are you fishing for largemouth bass or small trout on a creek? Think of the size of the water you're fishing and the size of the fly you intend to cast. The rod size effects both the casting and playing of the fish.
Fly fishing rods are numbered according to weight with the 3 wt. used for small trout in streams and a 12 wt. used for tarpon and stripers that need long distance casting. The most popular rods are in the 5-6 wt. range and can be used for trout and bass. Larger rods are used for steelheads and salmon.
Pen rods are light enough to handle, but strong enough to reel in the big fish.
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Fly fishing rods come with slow, moderate and fast action. A fast rod offers the longest casting distances. Medium action rods flex further down and are easier to use, but don't cast as far. Slow fly fishing rods don't cast very far and work best in small creeks. Grips are also important in fly fishing rods. Most grips use standard cork and full well grips are good for anglers with large hands.
The basic recommendations for fly fishing rods are to go with the 3-4 wt. for small streams and brook trout, 5-6 wt. medium action for other trout and smallmouth bass and 7-9 wt. for largemouth, salmon, and steelhead. If you'd like a portable fishing rod to complement your fly fishing rod, check out the Mini Rod from www.scientificfishing.com.
The site that specializes in scientifically designed lures offers a portable rod that travels anywhere and telescopes from the size of a large pen to a 42 inch rod with a spinning reel that holds 120 yards of 4 pound test line pre-installed. The Mini Rod is ideal for anglers who want a rod they can store in their pocket or back pack for easy travel. It's also great for novice anglers who want an easy rod to get started with.
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