Fly Rod and Reel Combos
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For some one who is thinking about starting fly-fishing or for the experienced fly angler that is looking to purchase a spare fly rod and reel the combo is a fine choice. The fly rod and reel combo are but together so the rod reel and typically line all match weights. Purchasing a fly rod and reel combo will give you the best value for your money.
If you are just starting fly-fishing you should know about what this weight means. The fly rod weight mentioned here does not mean how much the fly rod weighs but rather is a designating factor as to the size of fish it will handle. Fly rods come in weights from 2 to 14, each class has there own unique size of fish designated to them.
Many fly anglers will tell you that the weight of the rod will determine the weight of the fish you can catch with the rod. While these weights are used as a guide, there are also a number of other factors that come into play. The type of water your fishing, the length of the cast you are going to be making, the type of flies you plan on using, and lastly the experience of the angler. Are you confused yet? Well fly fishing is more of a technical sport and is played with different rules, they are not that hard to learn but they are different.
Let me simplify this now for the beginning fly angler. If you just were wondering what type of fly rod and reel to get here are some basic guidelines.
Fly rods in the #2 to #4 weights are excellent for an angler with some experience of casting a fly and are typically used for trout and smaller fish under 4 lbs. A #4 or #5 weight rod would be a better choice for the beginner as they will take a little more abuse as you master the art of fly-fishing.
Steelhead and Salmon Fly anglers typically use a #7 to #9 weight fly rod and if you are going to be making vary long cast you may even go with a #10 weight.
Fly rods above #10 are typically used on the larger salt water species of fish.