Fishing Q&A
Fly Fishing Rods Knowledge Base
What are the parts of the fly fishing rod? I just got a fly rod the other day and it broke on our camping trip. I have to send in a form and I am not sure what the parts are the fly rod? Does anyone know the a website that has a picture of a Fly fishing rod and it shows the names of the parts of the fly rod?
My uncle recently left me some antique bamboo fly fishing rods of various weights? They are in poor condition and need to be refurbished.I have tried to find a instruction manual or some kind of book on how to, but have been unsuccessful. Anyone know of a book on this subject or any info ?
Are there any lures available for rods (not fly-fishing rods) that float on the top of the water? If so, please give me information on what fish are best to catch this way, where, and methods. (shallows, deep waters etc.) Give me information to the brim. I am a beginner trying to learn all I can and would very much appreciate the help.
Im new to fishing but can i use a fly fishing rod as a normal rod ? sorry im new to fishing i dont exactly know what fly fishing is i only know a little about normal fishing. im going to a park to fish in a lake in England, Liverpool could you just help me out abit please thx I would be coarse fishing if that helps ?
Saltwater Fly fishing rods and reels.? Can somebody tell me the best Saltwater fly fishing outfit. And the best line, backing, and tippets for saltwater. And once I get all this can I use the same stuff for freshwater fishing? Or should I change the line out? Or what? Thanks!!!!!! I fish for Redfish, Pompano, Jack Crevel, Flounder, and lots more. I might want a 10 weight rod? Or will a 9 weight do it's job? I am trying to stay under $250. That's why I go for outfit's they cost less, and most the time they work just as well. what type of tapered line should I get, If the outfit doesn't come with good enough line?
Help on picking out my first fly fishing rod? I'm an absolute beginner at fly fishing....I have just barely gotten the hang of casting and how to catch a fish...but now I want my OWN gear. I've only been on two fly fishing trips with others and I think I'm ready to head off myself once in a while. The thing is, I would like to get a nice, decent rod for a good price. Do you have any suggestions? I have been told that those fly fishing kits you can buy are absolute crap. All your answers were excellent!! I'm gonna have to let the public vote on this one... thanks for your help!!!!!
Best fly fishing rod to buy for trout flyfishing? My boyfriend is a huge fisher, and just lost his flyrod! since he does so much, i thought this would be a nice time to give him an upgrade from his "walmart" purchased flyrod. Any ideas?
I have been having trouble casting with a fly fishing rod? When I cast the line it doesnt land in a straight line and doesn't go far enough. I have motion down but I just cant seem to get the line straight or far enough. This is for the upcoming trout season. please help.
What is the best method and fly for fishing trout with a fly rod? Im going fly fishing in two weeks and want to know which fly will work best for catching trout
Fly Fishing? im thinking of starting fly fishing and trying to find a fly rod and reel and line but i dnt get the launguage they are speaking like what the hell is FW+EH handel and AFTM #2/3 and whats backing line?
Fly Fishing: Are HARDY rods better than SAGE? I'm thinking of buying a Hardy Demon for about £200. Is there a Sage rod for about the same money that's better. What I'm after is a 9 ft 5wt which i intend to use it fishing for trout in a small loch. I'm really after something that will improve the presentation a little and hopefully be a joy to use.
HELP through the BS and PR of Fly Fishing? So many kinds of pole, rods, system..... how dose anyone know what is best for their style of FLY FISHING?? Moreover dose it matter than the fly and presentation? I thought fishing for wild trout was hard enough!! Trying to learn and understand what is truth verves…… Marketing, PR, and BS is far to hard for me!! Is anything true or really make any differences? What Fly rod and line i.e. balanced system is good for small trout on small rivers? Fly Fishing: Fly fishing rods are thin, long, flexible rods sometimes made of bamboo, but mostly from man-made materials. As their name indicates, fly rods are designed to cast a fly (or flea as our mentor used to say). Instead of a weighted fishing lure, a fly rod uses the weight of the fly line for casting, and lightweight rods can cast the very smallest fly (or flea). Fly rods tend to have a single, large diameter line guide, with a number of smaller looped guides placed along the fishing rod to help control the movement of the thick fly line.
how do i fix a fly fishing rod? the tip of my fly rod has snapped how do i repair it
¿how do you mount a fly fishing rod? fly fishing rod system
where to find antique bamboo split end fishing rods by parker & hamilton? This is a Pacific split end bamboo fly fishing rod by Parker & Hamilton
i bourget a fly fishing rod and reel and i want the basics. what else do i need and what does the price vary? please help because i really like fishing. thanks
Shakespeare 'FY 1600-86' Fly Fishing Rod? Can anyone please give me some information or a link about a fly fishing rod i was given the other day, it's a Shakespeare 'FY 1600-86' Fly Fishing Rod. It is a 6 foot 8 inch, 2 piece. It is Black, brown and yellow. Thanks Zac
What would your fly fishing advice be if you were standing next to me? I bought my first cheap fly rod today and took it out to the Farmington river in Ct. My casting needs a lot of work but I love it already. I need all the advice I can get though, so if you were with me on my next trip what advice would you offer.
Can a fly fishing rod and reel be used for..? Can a fly fishing rod be used for top-water jigs for freshwater? For small-mouth bass and other small-medium sized freshwater fish. Also for worms? Thanks a lot! And if you don't get what I am trying to ask (rephrase it) I will add more details. -Fishingidiot- @ stop_makin_cents, (lol) sorry for it kind of being confusing. I didn't mean putting the worm on the with the fly. What I meant was just getting a regular hook with a worm on it. And I have a fly and spinning combos. I was just wondering if I could do what I just said with a fly cast combo (but not use much weight, if not none). Because I love fly fishing. Thanks for your answer and thanks everyone else who has answered too! Have a great holiday season! -Fishingidiot-
looking for fenwick & shakespeare & bamboo fly fishing rod prices? shakepeare wonderglass fly rod keik taper FY180 8' 6" fenwick Model FL96-7 bamboo 3 piece rod many sided Oxyden all are over 26 years old but in great condition. In a hard tube case
whats the difference between different types of fishing rods? i am thinking of taking up fishing again which i havnt done for years. i thought there was fly and course rods and that was it. but having a wee look around i see carp rods & reels, course rods & reels, sea rods &reels etc. is there much difference? can you use a course or carp rod & reel in the sea?
Are theses rods and reels any good for fly fishing? i have a intrepid 78 LA a shakespeare professional 2528 and 2 okuma 380s reels and my rods are a leeda rimfly concept and a leeda xl rimfly
What is the best fishing rod and reel for catfish? I am confused on what to buy...I don't want to make the mistake of buying like a fly fishing rod/reel. Also, what is the best reel...spinning, etc. ??
Does anyone know anything about old fishing rods?? My husband and I bought a Delux fishing kit and the only company name we can find is Globe. We have spent the better part of the day researching for it but haven't been able to find anything. This rod is a fly fishing rod that is split bamboo and its still in its original box. there are also an almost complete set that includes flies and line. The price tag on it says $29.95. what we want to know is around when and where it was made and possibly the value in todays market. oh yeah we already tried ebay.
Trout fly fishing info on reel, rods and tackle.? I'm tying to understand how to buy a better and lighter weight rig. I'm looking for 2 or 3 lb system for small golden trout, got any ideas, news, reviews or deals?
I need to know if i can fix my fiberglass fly fishing rod...? My brother snapped it in the car door and the tip snapped in half, any easy ways to fix it?... Or should I just look for a new rod?
Fly fishing, willowbrook rod,and reel? Is this a fair set up for someone to try for the first time trying fly fishing, 6/7 rod and 7/8 reel so what line would anyone recomend going to linconshire for fish hol with friends, and wot about flys i think its for trout mainly thats at the site. thanks for any help given , iam a complete novice.TTFN
on runescape how do u fly fish with the fishing rod? It says need a feather? why?????
I'm looking for a "fly fishing how-to" book? Where can I find a book on fly fishing how-to. I'm trying to learn how to use a fly rod?
Where do I begin with fly fishing? I really want to get into fly fishing. I have spin fished since I came out of the womb and never really gotten into casting flies. I have zero knowledge on it. I have zero gear and no idea where to start. I am going to attend a beginner's class at my local Orvis outfitter's store and I expect them to tell me a ton. I just can't wait for the class in a week. Anyway, any and all info welcome! I need some lists of rods and reels, line, and any other gear I should know about! Thanks!
how much would fly fishing equiptment cost? i want to get some fly fishing equiptment, flys, rod and reel, and line, how much would all of those things cost on average, not cheap junk, but not 3 miliion dollars i am most likely gonna get this stuff at fleet farm just so you know
How to set up a fly rod? Bassmaster993, If you are out there, Pheasant Tail asked me to add this to my answer of your question about which line to use for bass fishing. I was away from my computer fly fishing for Coho salmon at Tofino, British Columbia. Your question closed so I couldn’t add it to my answer. I thought if you are reviewing these questions you may run into this one. Hope you have a great bass fishing trip. Larry How to set up a fly rod-------------- Can you go to a person who knows what they are doing to get help? If so, I would strongly recommend it. Otherwise, give this a try. You need to learn it anyway. Did you buy a package deal, that gave you a rod, reel, backing, line, leader and flies? Or, did you buy separate pieces. If you bought the package deal, then everything should match up, however I have seen some all-in-one outfits that were not fit to be called fly rods. If you bought separate pieces, then I hope someone guided you through the purchases. Like is the fly rod the size (as in the weight of the rod, not the actual weight (yes, here is where you start scratching your head trying to figure out what I am saying) but the indicated weight of the rod. Like is it a 5 weight or a 6 weight, or did you buy a specialty rod, like a 2 or 3 weight or a 8 or 9 weight? What kind of fish you are going for, is the determining factor in what size rod to buy. Then your reel has to match up fairly close to the rod. Reels are sold with designators indicating that they are for a 5 or 6 weight or a 7 to 8 weight or a 2 to 3 weight rod. This is important. You can not use a 2/3 weight reel on a 6 weight rod. The line will totally fill the reel and there will be no room for backing or anything else. Also, the reel helps balance the rod while you are casting. So, if you have an ultra light reel on a heavy rod, the balance of the reel is going to be way up the rod somewhere, not down at the cork handle you are holding on to. That means you will have a hard time casting and wear yourself out faster than you should. So, let's hope the reel matches the rod. Eric is right, use the Arbor knot to tie on the backing to the center spool of your reel. But first, do you want to reel this in with your right hand, thus holding the rod with your left hand, or do you want to reel it in with your left hand holding the rod with your right hand? I am going to assume you are right handed, if not the question simply needs to be reversed. With small fish you can get away with casting with your strong hand and then switching the rod over to your other hand to reel in the line when you have a fish on. However, if you are going after big fish, then it is best to hold the rod with your strong hand and reel with your other hand, since it is your strong hand that has to hold the rod during the fight. Your muscles and mind-hand coordination are better with your strong hand. Stop right here: You want to have at least one guide to put your backing through before you tie you it to the reel, so make sure you thread the backing and later the line through a guide. Some rods require you to put two pieces together to get a guide to use. The line has to come off the bottom of the reel. Let's say you are right handed and decided to reel in with your left hand (best choice). Tie the backing on so the line comes onto the reel from the bottom front and wraps up behind the reel then back out the top front, tie your arbor knot. Reel in all of your backing if it is a complete outfit, otherwise you will have to play around with finding the right amount of backing. The papers that came with your reel should tell you how much backing in 20 pound Dacron or 30 pound Dacron your reel will take, but how are you to know how much you have reeled on? (I usually take my reel to my local fly shop and have them load it for me). The backing serves two purposes. First, it helps fill the reel with line so your fly line does not have to be wound up in such small circles (that really causes a problem with the line). Also, if you hook into a big one or hook a tree or rock then you have some extra line to play with to get to shore or back up to where you snagged up the line. Fly lines are expensive and you do not want to be loosing those. Eric is right, the nail knot is an excellent knot to use to tie the backing onto the fly line. In fact, once you learn to tie the knots, then you can tie two nail knots in a row onto your fly line. If the first nail knot should fail, the second one should hold. Below are some websites you can go to in order to learn to tie the knots you need to learn. Practice with some string, two different colored ones if you can, and learn how to tie the knots we mention. You now have the backing tied onto your line. Usually there is a little tag that mentions which end should be tied to the backing. If not, then if you are using a weight forward line, the backing gets tied to the end that has the really long and slender line. The other end has a very short slender line then very quickly thickens up, then slowly thins back down. That is the end you tie your leader onto. So, tie your backing onto your fly line and now you need to reel it in. I prefer to take a small long box and punch a pencil or small 1/4 inch dowel through one side, push on your lines plastic holder then push the pencil out the other side. Now your line will come off the spool nice and straight and not twist on you. Once you have reeled in all the line, now you will find out if you used too much backing because your line will not fit smoothly onto the reel. Best bet, strip your line out, and then take off some backing, cut it and tie the line back onto the backing and reel it in again. Now you come to your leader. It has a loop on it you said. That makes it handy, but then you have to have a loop on the line or you can not use it. Some lines being made now have loops built into them. If you do not have one of those, then the best thing you can do is tie a short piece of mono onto your fly line then tie in a loop at the other end. For now, use the nail knot to tie the mono to your line. The thicker the leader, the fewer the wraps you need to form a nail knot, but the rule of thumb is 4 or 5 turns. You can buy a nail knot tool, I would strongly recommend it, and it makes tying nail knots super easy with just a little practice. The key to any nail knot is to pull the tag end of the leader quickly and smoothly. If you go slow you end up with a horrible looking knot. If you practice ahead of time, you will tie a good looking nail knot. For a short piece of mono I have often just cut off a foot of my leader, the thick end, and tied it to my line, then tied in a small loop using a Perfection Loop knot. If the leader came with a loop, then you have a built in loop, but you will then have to tie a Perfection Knot loop back into your leader. It is important that this short, 4 to 5 inch piece of leader be just about as thick as the line, you can not use a real limp and small size piece of mono. If you do you will not be able to transfer the power of the cast into your leader. If you are going to tie on a tippet to the other end of the leader I suggest learning the Blood Knot or the Improved Surgeon's Knot. The blood knot may be the best one to use. When putting the rod together, line up the guides and push the pieces together with an equal amount of pressure from both hands. The guides have to line up for proper casting. After an hour or so of casting, make sure you test the sections to keep them from slowly coming apart. Now tie on a small piece of yarn and learn how to cast. Here are three sites you can go to and learn about knot tying for fly fishing. I really love the Animated Knots by Grog site, the first one listed. Good luck. Larry http://www.animatedknots.com/indexfishing.php?LogoImage=LogoGrog.jpg&Website=www.animatedknots.com http://globalflyfisher.com/fishbetter/knots/table.php http://www.flyfisherman.com/skills/lkknots/index.html
whats the right fly fishing line? i have a fly rod for both spin and fly fishing( im only using it for fly fishing) i was wondering what the right line was to use. i know theres things like 2x 3x 4x and so on....i get what it means i just dont know what to use. i also dont know if i shoulod have sinking or floating lines. also leader? what do i use? i am fishing for trout in rivers, ponds and lakes
Fly Fishing-Tarpon. What kind of Retrieve? I am buying my boyfriend a fly rod and reel for christmas..it is for catching tarpon. I don't know what type of retrieve to get him..left hand or right hand? He is right handed, but I don't know how it works with fishing.
when fly fishing for trout with a 9ft rod, how long should the total combined length of the leader/tippet be? and what percentage in feet of the total length makes up the tippet?
What's the best live bait to use for fishing in streams? I have a regular fishing rod, not a fly rod, and am looking to use "LIVE BAIT".
whats the difference between fishing rods? please include carp fly and sea fishing rods in the difference in detail please
what size fly rod do i need for inshore/flats fishing in florida, ie trout snook redfish? going in feb, some fly tips would help too!
fly fishing vs other types of fishing? I've been fishing on a normal rod with line and sinkers and what not. I just wanted to read the experiences of people who've been fishing on this type of set up compared to those of fly fishing. I was pondering on the issue of starting up fly fishing myself.
best beginners rod for fly fishing? more and more guys in Scotland are trying the new sport of fly-fishing for CARP during the closed season. CARP here average only 30 lbs so any ideas folks? TIGHT LINES, Jim. i said b4. i'm a carp man. flyfishin' is new to me. my normal means is making the line sink and be hard to see. do i need a line to float and not drag the FLY under the water? i know to use a fly to suit whatever is hatching or does the occaisional moth as a surprise suit? what about a beetle superglued to a size 10??
Fly fishing Newbie? I just got a fly rod & reel setup. This is the first time in 20 years I will try to fly fish. There is a 8-9 foot tapered leader. I will be fishing for Bass and there maybe some 4+ lb fish I may catch. The leader seems awfully small at the end. How strong is it and is the leader you adjust the length to achieve strength rating your are looking for? Thanks
What Line, etc. for bass fishing with 6 wt. fly rod? I know I need 6 wt. line but which brand/type would you recommend for largemouth bass and bream fishing? I also don't know much about how to rig up a fly rod. Any help or explanation would be appreciated. Thanks, Mac Is it more common to fish near the top or deeper? When I think of fly fishing, I think of keeping the lure on the top. But I'm not a fly fisherman yet so I'm not really sure. Thanks for your help Sage Fisher. That would be very helpful. Thanks, Mac
HELP through the BS and PR of Fly Fishing? So many kinds of pole, rods, system..... how dose anyone know what is best for their style of FLY FISHING?? Moreover dose it matter than the fly and presentation? I thought fishing for wild trout was hard enough!! Trying to learn and understand what is truth verves…… Marketing, PR, and BS is far to hard for me!! Is anything true or really make any differences? What Fly rod and line i.e. balanced system is good for small trout on small rivers? Fly Fishing: Fly fishing rods are thin, long, flexible rods sometimes made of bamboo, but mostly from man-made materials. As their name indicates, fly rods are designed to cast a fly (or flea as our mentor used to say). Instead of a weighted fishing lure, a fly rod uses the weight of the fly line for casting, and lightweight rods can cast the very smallest fly (or flea). Fly rods tend to have a single, large diameter line guide, with a number of smaller looped guides placed along the fishing rod to help control the movement of the thick fly line.
I need Fly fishing help!? I just got a fly rod from my wife for our anniversary, and I know nothing about flyfishing(or spin casting for that matter). The kit I got says it has everything I need to hit the water today. But I have to tie all the lines together, and to the reel. I'm not scared of knots, but don't know which of them to use. I went to a fly fishing demo a couple of years ago, and think I remember the idea of how to cast. But I'm lacking in experiance. Are there any Fly fishing sites designed for beginers. Not sites telling you how to land the big one, or how to tie flies like a pro, but something for a person a little wet behind the ears to get a start?
How do you Fly Fish for Largemouth BASS? I see fly fisherman use very thick, bright colored line. I know that the thickness is necessary because all of the weight comes from the line itself. The only thing I am confused with is how this works for bass. I hear people always saying that the bass will not bite if the line is to thick or visible. Well, doesn't catching them on orange thick line contradict this? What lures do you use to catch them on a fly rod? Please I am very interested and any information will help. To the first answerer, and any others who think of answering the same way, I am not asking about the components of the fly rod. I want to know about the details on catching specifically BASS on them. I would also like to know about lure selection for this species and why the thick, bright colored line doesn't spook them.
Where are some good spots to fly fish in Nantucket? My wife and I will be there the first week of June and I have never been before. I don't need any secret spots, just some general areas where I can throw my fly rod out for a bit and maybe land something. Thanks!
What are some good ways to learn how to Fly fish? i have been using a wheel rod for about 4 years now. I just got my fly rod, and i am not quit sure where to begin. If anyone has good tips, it will be geatly appeciated.
Fly fishing.? I was wondering about all the diffrent types of fly rods, line , and reels and what makes some so expencive and some fairly cheep. I have a 5 piece 8' 6'' #5 graphite White River Indian Point combo it came with a rod, reel ,line leader, and case. It cost about $100. I was considering upgrading my line and mabey my rod soon. But before I even think about that I want to know what am I going to get out of a $100 rod compared to one I have now and compared to one of those $350+ dollar ones. And compared to a reel I have now or a much more expensive ones like $250. And the line should probley be a diffrent question all together but I was thinking this is probley the most important part of the rod setup so could I get some advice on the line. So basically I was wonder What I will get out a rod that cost just as much as a whole set of things just like mine. And I relly don't see the between the two besides a few things like flexability length weight, and most importantly the price.
Fly fishing? I was wondering about all the diffrent types of fly rods, line , and reels and what makes some so expencive and some fairly cheep. I have a 5 piece 8' 6'' #5 graphite White River Indian Point combo it came with a rod, reel ,line leader, and case. It cost about $100. I was considering upgrading my line and mabey my rod soon. But before I even think about that I want to know what am I going to get out of a $100 rod compared to one I have now and compared to one of those $350+ dollar ones. And compared to a reel I have now or a much more expensive ones like $250. And the line should probley be a diffrent question all together but I was thinking this is probley the most important part of the rod setup so could I get some advice on the line. So basically I was wonder What I will get out a rod that cost just as much as a whole set of things just like mine. And I relly don't see the between the two besides a few things like flexability length weight, and most importantly the price.
fly fishing? iam wanting to try and use a very old wooden fly reel that use to belong to my gt grand dad, but havenot got a rod for it what would you think is the best outfit to try and get hold of and what would it cost as we are only going fishing with the kids during the sum hols in the lake district, i dont want to spend a fourtune,my gt gd used to fish a lot of comps for the darlington brown trout club and ihave paper clippings and trophys documenting his wins. it just seems right to try out thr reel once again thanks for any help, oh his name James f pickering.
fly fishing question? my dad says that the real talent in fishing is fly fishing.is it worth the time to learn how to fly fish it seems there is much talent to learn in this sport.i shore fish know rod and reel but i always watch the guys fly fishing and i like to hang out in the water so is it worth it
Fly Fishing Questions? I just bought My first fly rod (single action, nothing fancy) and, had a few questions for the fishermen who may have been doing it for awhile. how much goes on the reel? backing fly line and, leader. what is the loop at, the end of the leader for? and, what is tippet? I will be mostly concetrating on a couple of reservoirs in central TEXAS. Bass Hybrid Striper and, Crappie. any help is appreciated.
Fly fishing setup? I just got a fly rod and was wondering if the backing line goes on the reel before the floating line of after and how much of it? and also do i tie them together or use a no-knot eyelets?
Fly fishing reel....? Can you change the drag on a fly rod? If so how. And there is a button on the left side in the middle of the reel what is it for?
2 fishing questions.? 1. I am getting my brother this fly fishing rod. Check out the link. Has anyone ever got this one? Or tried it before? If you have some Pros and Concerns please. Thanks!! It's for saltwater, and I getting him the 9wt one. http://www.llbean.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?storeId=1&langId=-1&catalogId=1&categoryId=37639&parentCategory=8091&cat4=2136&productId=23996&display_id=48429&feat=8091-tn&catalog_id=TA&from=&rtnComp= 2. Is there any LBF http://www.landbigfish.com/default.cfm members that like it. I am a member and so far I like it. Still awaiting my "welcome package". And do they give out decent 'free' tackle? Thanks for taking your time to read and/or answer my question(s). And have a great holiday! -Fishingidiot-
know any good videos on basic fly fishing techniques? im knew at this and i can fish with a spin rod but i want to learn how to fly fish i just got a knew pole and reel i just need to learn the basics so i can start....do you know any online videos that teach you step by step
fly fishing setup? i want to do some freshwater flyfishing for trout. i want to know some basic info. what size rod, what kind of fly line, leader, tippet. what is a good setup to start with. i have been fly fishing for a couple of years with some success but im not to advance with the proper setup for real success. im not talking about fly selection, just gear.
Product info for Fly Fishing? I fish small rivers for small trout. What rod, reel, tackle and fly would improve my game?
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