09-25-2011, 04:26 PM
I have a free flyfishing ebook on my site. It goes through a lot of basics. The link is on the right hand side of all of the pages.
But first and foremost, the rod should be customized to your environment. If you are fishing a lake from a boat or an open field, or fishing a really wide river then a long rod is best. If you are fishing a narrow stream, then a short rod is best. If you are new to fly fishing then a floating leader with weight forward is best. I suggest practicing your cast in your front yard before you get in the stream, or else you will be spending most of your time untangling your tippet from the weeds and trees.
Good luck. Let me know how it goes.
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But first and foremost, the rod should be customized to your environment. If you are fishing a lake from a boat or an open field, or fishing a really wide river then a long rod is best. If you are fishing a narrow stream, then a short rod is best. If you are new to fly fishing then a floating leader with weight forward is best. I suggest practicing your cast in your front yard before you get in the stream, or else you will be spending most of your time untangling your tippet from the weeds and trees.
Good luck. Let me know how it goes.
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