The Fly Fishing Outfit.
Meet
Your Needs and Budget.
Fly
fishing starts with outfitting yourself with
the right fly rod, reel, and fly line.
If
you are looking for information on other fly fishing equipment such as
tools and storage you'll find it on the Fly Fishing Gear page.
Fly fishing outfits are different
from what you are used to
seeing if you’ve been using a spin cast rig the majority of your
fishing
lifetime.
My first time looking for a fly
fishing outfit I went in
looking for a medium action combo kit and what I found was a bunch of
numbers
on the rod that looked like some sort of secret code.
Like the one below.
864-2
Mid 7.5
I then noticed
the prices.
There was a rod for $300 and a combo that included fly
rod, reel, and
line for under $100. Why
the big
difference in price?
I’m getting ahead of myself.
Anyways, I left the store confused
and aggravated because I
didn’t know how to ask the store clerk for more information without
sounding
stupid.
Don't Let It Happen To You
The goal of the following pages is to
give you the
information you’ll need to make an educated decision on the right fly
rod, reel,
and line.
There are two major tips to keep in
mind when deciding. Read
them and keep them in mind while reading
the following articles and then come back to them when you’re done for
a better
understanding.
Make
sure you get a balanced outfit.
Each fly rod and reel
is meant to
cast a balanced fly line
and flies.
Similar to trying to cast a crappie
jig with a heavy action,
spin cast rod. You
can get it done, but you’ll
get better results with a light action rig.
The same goes for the fly fishing
outfit. You’ll have
a better experience with a
properly balanced outfit.
Just because you’re on a budget
doesn’t mean you should buy
the cheapest.
I understand being on a tight budget…
trust me. You may
not be sure you like fly fishing so
it makes sense to buy the cheapest outfit you can find to try it out.
The problem is that a cheap fly
fishing outfit is going to
be harder to cast with a greater learning curve.
In most cases folks get frustrated and give
up.
Don’t let it happen to you.
Set an amount that you are willing to
spend and try to get
the best (not the cheapest) outfit you can afford.
One solution to both of these tips is
to buy a combo outfit
with a fly rod, reel, and line that are properly balance at a
discounted price.
Let’s
get started with the article on choosing
a fly
rod. Then
come back
and read the second
article on choosing a
fly reel. Lastly
round it out by choosing a
fly line.
My Suggested Starter Outfit Here is the outfit I suggest for those starting out. It's an outfit I bought recently and was reasonably well priced.
Temple Fork Outfitters Lefty Kreh Professional Series Fly Rod
 -
I bought this rod in a 9 foot, 6 weight. It is a medium fast
action rod that loads up well. It is perfect for tossing
smallmouth bass and panfish bugs.
Hobbs Creek Large Arbor Fly Reel
 -
I went cheap on the reel. However this balances perfectly with
the TFO rod, holds a sufficient amount of backing, and is a large arbor
reel for less line memory and a quicker retrieve.
Scientific Anglers Mastery Headstart Floating Fly Line
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This is a weight forward line with a specially designed taper for
easier, accurate casting. It is the perfect line for a beginner.
Setting
Up Your OutfitNow that your have your outfit, it's time to
get it set up correctly. Read
this article to find out how to set up you fly fishing outfit using the
best fly fishing knots.
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