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Fly Fishing Gear: Rods, Reels, And Fly Fishing Flies

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Published: July 20, 2007

Fishing is a time for people to bond with nature, to embrace the beauty of the world, and to strengthen friendships. Whether fly fishermen employ the catch and release method, take home the trout to eat, or mount the beauty on the wall, time, effort, and supplies contribute to the catch. For serious fans of fly fishing, getting the right fly fishing gear can greatly enhance the experience. Fly fishing reels, fly rods, and fly fishing flies can all impact the number and quality of the day's catches.

A great source on fly fishing gear, The Fly Fishing Insider, gives readers important fishing knowhow: articles, product reviews, pictures, and more. The Web site has information on fly fishing gear ranging from fly rods, fly fishing reels and lines to vests and vises. The members' pick for best reel goes to the $330 Abel Big Game Pt. 5. Compared to other fly fishing reels on the list, this reel is moderately priced. According to an editor's review, the top-rated fly rod is the Sage TCR, which costs a staggering $715. This fly rod, the most expensive on the site, is claimed to have tremendous power, scoring the best in distance and accuracy in line control tests. The editor warns, however, that the fly rod has limitations.

The strength of fly rods determines the size of the fish that can be reeled in. Sage, a manufacturer of fly fishing gear, offers customers premium, specialty, and value fly rods. Every one of Sage's fly rods is made by hand and the company makes them for all types of fish. The value fly rods by Sage are in the $400 price range and the premium and specialty fly rods are about $100-$200 more. The company even gives customers advice about selecting the right fly rods. Sage recommends that anglers select rods based on the type of fish species that will be pursued, the type of action speed desired, and  the type of water they will fish in. Smaller fly rods are generally for smaller creeks and streams, and so on.

A fly fishing gear store in Maine, FlyDeal- A Half Buck Fly Shop, sells flies for as low as 50 cents. The company boasts well-tied flies and offers customers a full refund if they find the statement untrue. The site also features information about how to tie a fly, how to cast a fly, and fishing floating flies. In addition to this information, FlyDeal leaks information about its favorite lines and despised lines. The site talks about which lines have power and the lines that become limp. FlyDeal even has part of the Web site dedicated to recognizing certain types of fish, and getting a Maine fishing license.

Other stores that sell fly fishing gear include Bass Pro Shops, The Trout Spot, and Burleson Sporting Co. Fly fishing gear retailers sell fly fishing rafts, fish GPS system, Marine radios, and knives. As society modernizes, so does fly fishing gear. Because of this, prices for fly fishing gear is on the rise. In order to get discounted or used fly fishing gear, eBay is a great resource. Another Web site, tacklebargains.co.uk, offers customers huge discounts on a large selection of fly fishing gear.

Although getting the right fly fishing gear is important in enjoying a fishing trip, the sport itself should stand on its own. Getting caught up in brand name fly fishing gear can prohibit anglers from getting the most out of their experience.


Sources:
Rods. The Fly Fishing Insider. 2005. The Outdoor Sports Insider, Inc. 5 July 2007
http://www.flyfishinginsider.com/eRods_Search.as p
Fishing Tackle and Angling Equipment Discount Superstore. 2007. 5 July 2007.
http://www.tacklebargains.co.uk/
Equipment and Gear. Fly Fishing Network. 2005-2006. 5 July 2007.
http://www.flyfishingnetwork.org/index.php?c=208 0645128
Pierce, Dennis. “ Lust Line and Stiff Leaders.” Fly Deal- A Half Buck Fly Shop. 2003. 05 July 2007.
http://www.flydealflies.com/lineleader.html
How to Select a Rod. Sage. 2007. 05 July 2007.
http://www.sageflyfish.com/default.asp?p=35
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