What Is The Fly Fishing Rod Made Of?
As you can imagine, fly fishing rods are made from all sorts of materials. The type of material the fly fishing rod is made of will also determine the cost. Fly rods can come in graphite, baron, fiberglass, graphite and bamboo. Fiberglass is usually the least expensive and also, these days, not as popular because of the diameter it takes to make it work properly. Bamboo on the other hand is at the other end of the scale. Bamboo fly rods more often than not are hand made beauties with high price tags attached. Worth every penny to those who own them but not a recommended rod for beginner fly fishing. Graphite fly rods are the best bet for the beginner. The price is right too. These are very durable and light fly rods, come in 2 to 7 pieces and quite forgiving. My personal choice is a 2 piece fly rod for most situations. A 4 piece to 7 piece rod is handy for packing. Fly Fishing Reels The fly fishing reel is the next critical piece of equipment for you first fly rod reel combo. Keeping i
