Fly Line Care Items

Dirty fly line is a recipe for bad casting. So clean your line to provide for better casts and longer fly line life. Fly lines need to be cleaned for best casting. Additionally, by cleaning your fly lines, you'll greatly extend the life of the line - saving you money as well as time and hassle in changing out the line. And if you fly fishing for larger fish that have a tendency to pull out large amounts of fly line, don't forget about chaning out your fly line backing occasionally, too. Fly Rods : A fly rod is a crucial piece of equipment for fly fishing. A poor quality or wrong type of fly rod is a wonderful way to potentially ruin an otherwise fine day spent fly fishing. Having the right fly rod can make all the difference between putting fish in the net and coming away skunked. Now days the art of making fly rods has become so good that if you buy any rod for $100.00 or more will cast better than most anglers can with it.. keep in mind that buying a more expensive rod will not make you a better caster, only learning to cast will do that. So, my point is this, if there is anyplace that an angler should not skimp on when putting together a fly fishing outfit, it is the fly rod. A good fly rod often makes the difference between precise casts and casts that are just wide of the mark. It makes the difference between being able to reach that rising trout and being just a few yards short. But also, keep in mind that practice casting also helps one become an expert angler. Having said that lets move on to choosing the right Fly rod. Choosing the Right Fly Rod Although there is a common belief that if you spend more on fly fishing gear, you