Fly Fishing Rods

Im going fishing this weekend and was interested in picking up another rod and reel. I fish in Hat Creek in California for just Brown and Rainbow Trout. I currently own an Ugly Stick. Nothing special but it has done its job. Im just fish casually. Nothing special or heavy duty is needed for these [...]

First one i will learn how to fly fish on it. Will mostly use it for trout and bass and such around 50 bucks

what size Fly fishing reel should i use for me Fenwick ff80-3 3 piece rod. Its 8′ long. Im a beginner and looking to find the right setup for that rod. also what type or # of string should i put on it. I will be mostly just river fishing for trout and such in [...]

My reel won’t retract line back into the spool. It clicks when I pull out line. And it lets me tighten the spring by turning the knob on the side. But when I pull the lever nothing happens. When I turn the smaller inside knob it releases the spring. Not sure what kind of reel [...]

Can you change the drag on a fly rod? If so how. And there is a button on the left side in the middle of the reel what is it for?

perrine automatic fly reel no. 31

I chuck spawn and some flys already with the spinning rod. I fish at least 3-4 times a week as NE Ohio weather allows and want something to hold up but I don’t know exactly what I want in a fly rod. I have been told a 10′ 7-8 wt. Websites would be nice as [...]

I own a H. L. Leonard Rod Co. Fly rod. It’s 8′ in length, 3-1/2 oz, says it supports #6 or 7 line. I’ve been told by my buddies that it would be a good thing to get a thick reel (whatever can hold a lot of line). I’ve also been told that it will [...]