07-17-2013, 01:47 PM
Everything has already been said, but I want to stress, the line is VERY important. You can cast a Good line with a broom stick, but you can't cast a bad line with the best rod out there.
True you will buy more rods down the road, but I still use my first rod (meaning rod I bought not hand me down) if you buy "good" gear. Not bank breaking, and it is a fly "rod" not a fishing "pole"[
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I recommend and teach with a Mid flex rod as it teaches one to slow down and wait for the load. Fast action will create bad habits as it is more forgiving. If anyone here cast a full flex for a month, then pick up a fast action, you will see what you have learned[cool]
If you have to over load a rod by more than one, you have bought the wrong rod for your style. Or too fast action.
Overlining by one will help cast farther, but on rivers remember to start off close and work your way out.
Longer rod will help learn roll casting and there too, a medium action rod will work better.
For a one rod stream and stilwater a 9' (8'6" at least) 5 wt is a great all around rod.
Reel, you can find them for $20. Many love the Pflueger Medalist. In most cases, it is just a place to store your line, but a fair drag is good, more for stillwater.
Fly line, get the best you can afford. Scientific Anglers GPX line are one size over.
Lastly, use a good tapered leader and it will all fall into place.[
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True you will buy more rods down the road, but I still use my first rod (meaning rod I bought not hand me down) if you buy "good" gear. Not bank breaking, and it is a fly "rod" not a fishing "pole"[
]I recommend and teach with a Mid flex rod as it teaches one to slow down and wait for the load. Fast action will create bad habits as it is more forgiving. If anyone here cast a full flex for a month, then pick up a fast action, you will see what you have learned[cool]
If you have to over load a rod by more than one, you have bought the wrong rod for your style. Or too fast action.
Overlining by one will help cast farther, but on rivers remember to start off close and work your way out.
Longer rod will help learn roll casting and there too, a medium action rod will work better.
For a one rod stream and stilwater a 9' (8'6" at least) 5 wt is a great all around rod.
Reel, you can find them for $20. Many love the Pflueger Medalist. In most cases, it is just a place to store your line, but a fair drag is good, more for stillwater.
Fly line, get the best you can afford. Scientific Anglers GPX line are one size over.
Lastly, use a good tapered leader and it will all fall into place.[
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