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Three Steps to choosing a fly fishing rod: In order to purchase the best fly fishing rods, please check to see if your fishing rod fits your needs and style of fishing. Rods are the most important fly fishing supplies you'll buy, so don't compromise quality for price.

1. Find the proper line weight. Generally the line weight determines the size of the fly you can accurately cast-and the size of the fish you're pursuing. Line weights come in sizes 1-14 with 1 being the lightest. Lighter lines are usually used for smaller fish in smaller water. Conversely when fishing large rivers and saltwater you would go to heavier lines to throw larger flies. Decide where and what you're fishing for and choose a line in that category.

2. Choose the rod length for where you're going to fish. Small streams with low overhanging brush are best fished with a shorter rod that gives you more control in tight spaces. Larger rivers and saltwater offer you the opportunity to cast aggressively and use a longer rod. Longer fly fishing rods also help greatly in situations where reaching and mending line are necessary. Trout anglers often fish with fishing rods from 7- to 9-feet in length depending on the type of water they're fishing. Saltwater anglers generally use 9- and 9½-foot rods for big open water.

3. Choose your flex. It's largely a matter of personal preference, but it's important. It's really what makes you prefer one rod over another. The Orvis Flex Index helps make this choice. This Index allows you to take a fly fishing rod and compare it numerically and precisely to any other fly rod in terms of its action. After two years of work, Orvis engineers have developed a numerical method and a scale to quantify the flex pattern of each and every fly fishing rod they manufacture. Each Orvis fly rod will have its flex index stamped right on the rod and it should be one of the most important factors in your search for the right fly fishing rod.

Bamboo rods: I think amboo fly rods are some of the best fly rods because they are light and quick and are a pleasure for freshwater fishing and small streams. If you normally fish with graphite rods, bamboo fly rods usually take a little getting used to, but Orvis makes one that you'll love it the first time you use it. 7-foot, 3 5/8-oz., 2-piece rod for 4-weight line. Whether you're looking for your first bamboo rod, or you are an avid collector, you'll want this bamboo rod. Perhaps the most delightful bamboo trout rod created in over a century. Fast action and a light tip combined with the strength of a swelled butt in the classic trout line weight.

Review these Flex Index's to find your style and use of fly fishing rods:
Full Flex: 2.5 - 5.5- Well suited for close-range, delicate casting · Protects light tippets best due to full flex shock absorption · Responds well to a gentle casting stroke · Offers superior "feel" when fighting a fish

Mid Flex: 6.0 - 9.0- Excellent performance over a wide range of conditions and casting styles · The largest percentage of fly fishing rods overall are mid-flex · Great combination of butt strength for fighting fish, and medium flex for casting ease · A great choice for the angler who needs one rod for a variety of conditions

Tip Flex: 9.5 - 12.5- Allows quick, short casting strokes with minimal rod angle change · Improved accuracy due to minimal movement · Less movement improves tracking and resists "wind loading" · Light fly fishing rod tip gives "light in the hand" feel · Superior big-fish "backbone" (in upper line weights) due to strong butt section

For fly fishing equipment for beginners just starting out, consider the following fishing supplies.

• fly fishing rod: Between 7 ½ and 9 feet in length, for a line weight of between 4 and 6
• fly fishing reel: Sized to balance the rod, loaded with the appropriate weight of floating fly line.
• waders: Chest waders are preferred. Felt soled boots are required.
• leaders & tippet material: 7 ½ or 9 foot leaders with 4X or 5X tippets. 4X & 5X tippet material.
• flies: A basic assortment. Details will be included in your registration information.
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• vest or fanny pack: You need some way to carry your things with you.
• hat: A hat with a stiff brim, such as a ball cap, is required.
• polarized sunglasses: Polarized glasses are required for eye protection and wading safety.

Optional but recommended fly fishing supplies:
floating fishing line that's fluorescent in color for easy visibility for first time casters
fly boxes to hold your fly fishing supplies and equipment
fishing decoys can be used along with flies for trout fishing you'll want fishing nets

What you'll need to bring: Your personal fly fishing gear, suitable clothing for changeable weather conditions, bathing suit for the hot tub, polarized glasses or suitable eye protection, footwear suited to wet grass and rain gear-just in case. A full selection of fly fishing merchandise, including flies, leader, tippet, reels & rods, etc., will be on sale.

Clothing: The primary fishing clothing that you should wear are called waders and wading boots. Waders allow you greater mobility, comfort, and safety in your fly fishing. This fly fishing equipment is important to keeping you dry and comfortable allowing you to reach fishing areas unavailable from the bank. The wading boots give you the traction you need to safely move about the stream. There are several types of waders from cold rivers to mid-summer saltwater surf. For more information on fly fishing guides, tours and fly fishing equipment, read more about our guides.