Have you ever felt the pain of taking your brand new, $600 dollar rod out for what you hoped would be the best fly fishing experience ever, only to struggle the entire day? Have those struggles continued day after day, week after week? If so, you are definitely not alone. There is an unbelievable assortment of quality fishing rods in all shapes and sizes and price varieties. Clever advertising and certain reviews can lead you to purchase a certain rod, but you should be aware before you make ...Continue Reading

As you prepare for your next fly fishing adventure, you might want to take into consideration the kind of rod you are using. Just like software for a computer or a glove for an infielder, the right fly fishing rod can make all the difference. The rod is the most important part of your fishing equipment and purchasing a quality rod can make the rest of the equipment better. If you are on a relatively tight budget and can only purchase one rod, you’ll want to find a well-balanced rod that can ...Continue Reading

Standard casting is very simple: the fly line and the rod are both lifted in a smooth motion. You’ll use an up and backwards direction which you stop when the rod is just at the vertical point. When the line starts to straighten out or fall downwards the cast will begin increasing in speed at the same time that your wrist snaps the entire rod back from the 11:00 and 1:00 clock positions. The line will they fly forward to where you want it to land. When you’re ready to cast, make it a long ca ...Continue Reading

Once the ice melts off of rivers and inland lakes you can bet that it’s time for fly fishing. Look for dark colored bays where the temperature of the water will rise faster than other areas of the lake. You’ll find plenty of bass and panfish in these waters. Early season fishing is a great way that you can start your fly fishing as early in the year as possible. Night fishing for fish is usually practiced in those areas of the United States where the weather is too hot and uncomfortable to f ...Continue Reading

There are several things that you need to think about when choosing the right type of rod for you. Every reel and rod has a certain function that you need to be aware of. One of the first things that you need to consider is comfort. Is the rod that you're using comfortable for you to hold? If you're shorter than about 5'5" you won't want to use a rod that is seven feet. Choose a rod length that is easy for you to hold and cast for a few hours at a time. Most of the rods on the market today are d ...Continue Reading

Following is a list of some best bait choices as recommended by the experts: Grubs: Grubs are small lures that are usually used to catch larger fish. Grubs are great for use in highland reservoirs where there is little cover for the fish. The grub is much like a bare jig head that has a soft plastic body to attach to the hook. You’ll want to use them most often in clear water conditions. Jigs are best used in water that is clear to murky and in water temperatures that are below 60 degrees. The ...Continue Reading

There are several things that you need to think about when choosing the right type of rod for you. Every reel and rod has a certain function that you need to be aware of. One of the first things that you need to consider is comfort. Is the rod that you're using comfortable for you to hold? If you're shorter than about 5'5" you won't want to use a rod that is seven feet. Choose a rod length that is easy for you to hold and cast for a few hours at a time. Most of the rods on the market today are d ...Continue Reading