Beginner Fly Rod Setup

If often is a great idea to start out with a fly.

Beginner fly rod setup.

Orvis casting instructor pete kutzer is here to help you rig up your very first fly rod. Your hand should be in the middle of the rod s grip. As the foundation for your fly fishing setup the rod you are using determines what the angler will need for a reel and fly line. How to string a fly rod.

With the rod pointing a little downward from about waist level pull out about 10 yards of fly line wiggle your rod up and down. At 160 170 the kit includes a padded case a rod and a reel with a fly line that will get you through a lot of initial. It may seem intuitive to some fishermen but if you re setting up a. Since each fisherman is different we suggest going to a fly fishing shop in your area and test different rods and reels to see what works for you.

The weight wt of a fly rod relates to the weight of the fly line that it is best suited for. Hold the fly line between your index finger and the rod to keep any additional line from coming out. Fly fishing setup for beginners this instructable was created for anyone who has interest in the sport of fly fishing but may not know how to properly assemble and set up the equipment. Below is our suggestion for a fly fishing rod reel combo for beginners who want to get started in fly fishing for freshwater bluegill and largemouth bass and saltwater redfish and speckled trout.