subject: Choosing The Right Fly Fishing Equipment [print this page] Fly-fishing has gained a great popularity over the years as a calming sport. The excitement of luring the fish, catching it and having it for lunch or dinner or even simply the soothing sounds of running water in a beautiful scenic stream have made fly fishing quite an experience to remember, for the young and the old alike. However, to really enjoy the sport, you need to have the right kind of equipments.
Now, when it comes to the purchasing of the right type of fly-fishing equipment, it has someow become a challenge. However, it adds to the fly-fishing experience package and therefore worth the extra effort it takes to procure the best of fly-fishing equipment and with a little practice and the right type of fishing gear, fly-fishing can be a very relaxing and enjoyable sport.
Now let us have the short list of what to look for in the market to have your fly fishing equipment intact for the show.
First on the list is the rod. This is what allows the fly or lure to be delivered to the correct point in the water to allow the fish to be subdued quickly. Traditionally, the rod used is an 8'6 split cane. Fly fishing rods were originally made from flexible but sturdy wood but then later on, bamboo rods were introduced and these became the standard fly-fishing equipment since then. Bamboo was treated and reinforced to make the best quality fly fishing rods out of it. Currently, advanced technology has made fly-fishing rods from carbon fiber or fiberglass. The fly fishing rod is similar to a normal fishing rod, only that it is a little heavier because the weight factor gives a clean and smooth cast to the fishing pole. The smoothness of the cast can vary from pole to pole. A sturdy and heavy fishing pole is an essential part of fly-fishing equipment.
Second is the reel. The reels used in fly-fishing are bigger and heavier in comparison to the normal fishing reel and they have a distinctive design that are much more durable compared to the normal fishing poles. Fly fishing rods and reels work together and one must consider their compatibility to each other at the time of purchase so you have to make sure that they have to work smoothly together.
Now for the third component of the fly-fishing equipment, you need to have a replicated fly. These flies are designed to lure the fish with specific types of flies for particular species of fish. Hence, the most important aspect of fly-fishing is to consider what type of fish you want to catch so that you can also decide what fly to choose. Choosing the right kind of fly is the most important aspect of fly-fishing equipment because this will determine your successful catch.
You can have other accessories for your equipment, like the floatant and the sinkant which will both help you in the process of catching the fish. Floatant will of course make the flies float in water. On the other hand, the sinkant will make sure that last 12 inches or so of tippet do not sit proud on the water's surface and frighten fish. By using sinkant the tippet sits in the surface layer and becomes invisible. Whatever equipment you choose to go with your fly fishing experience, you need to choose the best of the equipment to ensure your success in the fishing arena.
