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 Strung Rooster Natural SCHLAPPENS Feathers Fly Tying LOT 5  US $3.11
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For me many people make a mistake when starting fly fishing as they start by learning how to tie the flies however I am of the opinion that learning to set up your fly fishing rod really should come before anything else.
One thing you should note if you are new to fly fishing is that there are very few definitive methods. With nearly every aspect of fly fishing there are two or more techniques with neither being the right way or the wrong way. This is why each fly fishing book is different to the next.
With fly fishing rod selection it depends on what fishing you are planning on doing as to the right rod. A small stream would obviously require a smaller rod than if fly fishing salt water flats
Recent trends have leaned towards a shorter and lighter fly fishing rod as more fly fishing is taking place in smaller areas because they can fish for a larger variety of species. Even this though requires you to carefully select the right length of rod unless you are planning on taking several with you.
The best place for a beginner to start is the middle of the road. In other words with a medium sized rod. Although this will mean you won't have the best choice of rod for either small or large bodies of water you won't have the worst for either and will be able to fish both. Once you know the type of fishing you prefer you can then select your fly fishing rod more accordingly.
When you set up a fly fishing rod make sure to put effort into choosing the right line, a high quality line is essential if you wish to be successful. The reason for this comes down to what is known as reel memory, this causes the line to twists when wound and since fly fishing successfully requires the fly to be natural and straight you can do without this. A high quality line will have almost no reel memory at all.
Also of note is that unlike with casting reels the line is not attached to the spool but instead is connected to a section of line called the backing. Knowing your knots is something you must learn as otherwise you will struggle to prepare your fly fishing rod.
The fly reel spool and the backing are connected via an arbor backing knot and then the backing is attached to the fly line with a nail knot. Next a short leader is then attached to the end of the fly line and then finally the fly will be attached to the leader.
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