Fly Rod
Fly rods for Bass Fishing
The fly rod, the symbol of the sport of Fly Fishing. A fly rod transfers energy and control from the fisherman through the line to the fly. In order for the proper energy and control to be maintained you must use the proper fly rod for your type of fishing.
Fly rods are rated according to the fly line they will cast and must be properly matched to the fly line and leader for optimal performance and casting.
The graphite fly rod will be our rod material of choice for bass fishing.
All fly rods are rated according to their line weight go from 1wt to 15 wt. In fly fishing we are casting the fly line. The byproduct is the fly at the end of our leader being laid out onto the water. The larger the number the heaver the line weight is. Fly lines are measured in grain weight.
A fly rods specifications are usually indicated on the fly rod. 9 foot 3 ½ oz 6wt. So the fly rod is 9 foot long, weighs 3 ½ oz and is rated to cast a 6wt line.
When looking at fly rods I categorize them like this: Weights 1, 13, 14 and 15 are specialized rods. 2, 3, 4 and 5 weights are light and medium trout rods. Weights 6 and 7 are medium bass and heavier trout rods. Weights 8 and 9 for medium and heavy rivers, large trout, bass and steelhead etc. Weights 9 and 10 for heavy lakes, rivers, canals, muskie, pike etc. Weights 9, 10, 11 and 12, tidal rivers, bays and surf, stripped bass, bluefish, channel bass, drum, shad, weakfish etc.
Fly rods also come in 3 basic actions, slow, medium and fast. A slow rod has a progressive energy transfer and flexes from its tip to its butt. It has slower casting action and is very forgiving in its casting accuracy. It is a good rod for a beginning fly fisher. Although it doesn’t have the power to set hooks in a heavy fish. A medium action rod flexes from its tip to about its half way point. Its casting action is faster and its power is heaver allowing it to set hooks in larger fish for a given rod weight. A fast action rod flexes from its tip to about the first third of its length. It has a faster casting action and allows a harder hook set.
6wt and 7wt medium action fly rods are the most popular fly rods on the market today. Their fishing range gives you the most flexibly in water choices and species to fish. And will cast comfortably form 20 to 40 feet. Regardless of what you hear the typical cast is about 25 feet.
For Bass fishing on a medium lake I like to use a 6wt medium action 8 foot rod. With this setup I can fish flies form size 2 to 16 on 0x to 4x leader. The medium action means I can get a heavy #2 floating mouse fly out to about 25 feet. Flies in the size range 2 – 6 are my choice for Largemouth Bass. Whether floating or sinking. Lots of feathers and lots of hair.
Set this rod up with a 6wt, weight forward floating fly line on a 6wt single action reel with 50 to 100 yards of Dacron backing.
Use a 7 to 9 foot knotless tapered leader 0x or 1x set up with 12 to 16 inches a 0x or a 1x tippet tied to the end.
These are the basics and with this setup you can cast flies in the range of size 2 – 10. Once you hook that first Bass on a fly rod you will be hooked also.
About the Author
Lifetime Bass fisherman with a fly rod. For more information about Bass fishing with a fly rod visit:http://www.why-bass.blogspot.com
Selecting A Fly Rod – Type & Sizes – Kiene’s Fly Shop
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Hardy Perfect 2 7/8 LHW Agate Fly Reel for Bamboo Rod $950.00 |
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Mini Fishing Fish Rod Pen Reel Pole Fly Stick Ice Gift $0.99 |
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New St. Croix Avid Fly Fishing Rod A906.4 with case $205.00 |
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Vintage 9′ HEDDON #17 Split Bamboo Fly Rod BLACK BEAUTY Complete Package NICE! $222.50 |
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Custom Build IM6 890-4 Fly Rod – New! $100.00 |
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For Sale: DB Dun 2-Piece 8′ Fly Rod Case $25.00 |
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Winston B IIt 3WT 7FT 6IN Fly Rod Blank w/Guide Set! $348.00 |
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SAGE FLY ROD, ds graphite, #6 line, 9’0″, 3-3/8 oz, BRAND NEW w/sage warranty $250.00 |
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Winston Boron IIt 4WT 8FT Fly Rod Blank w/Guide Set! $348.00 |
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Winston Boron IIt 4WT 9FT Fly Rod Blank w/Guide Set! $348.00 |
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Winston Boron IIt 5WT 9FT Fly Rod Blank w/Guide Set! $348.00 |
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FLY FISHING ROD MAKING How To TROUT Dry Fish Angler CD $0.98 |
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Vintage Martin 61 single action fly reel + 7 ft South Bend rod $60.00 |
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Vtg Steel fishing Rod German nickel silver 3 piece rod, 7’10 fly/casting rod $50.00 |
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NEW Mini Fishing Fish Rod Pen Reel Pole Fly Stick Ice $0.99 |
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SCOTTY FLY ROD HOLDER W/ 266 FLOAT TUBE MOUNT $35.93 |
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SCOTTY FLY ROD HOLDER W/ 245 RAIL MOUNT $34.11 |
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SCOTTY FLY ROD HOLDER W/ 444 THREADED DECK MOUNT $27.27 |
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SCOTTY FLY ROD HOLDER W/ 242 RAIL MOUNT $26.24 |
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SCOTTY FLY ROD HOLDER W/ 244 FLUSH MOUNT $27.18 |
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SCOTTY FLY ROD HOLDER W/ 241 SIDE/DECK MOUNT $26.06 |
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Vintage Martin 60 single action fly reel + 7 ft Berkley fly rod $60.00 |
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Start to Finish Fly Rod Building Guide Book Fishing $13.00 |
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Loop OPTi Creek 8′ 2″ 2wt Fly Rod, NEW $326.52 |
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Loop OPTi Creek 7′ 3″ 3wt Fly Rod, NEW $326.52 |
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VINTAGE SPORT KING HOWALD FIBER GLASS FLY ROD MONTGOMERY WARD USA $19.49 |
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Advertising Cruttenden Fishing Fly Rod Cazenovia 1887 $4.99 |
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Fly Rod Bamboo Granger Aristocrat $750.00 |
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Loop OPTi Stream 9′ 4wt Fly Rod, NEW $326.52 |
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Winston WT Trout 2WT 7FT Fly Rod Blank w/Guide Set! $326.00 |
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Winston WT Trout 3WT 8FT Fly Rod Blank w/Guide Set! $326.00 |
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Loop OPTi Stream 9′ 5wt Fly Rod, NEW $326.52 |
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Winston WT Trout 4WT 9FT Fly Rod Blank w/Guide Set! $326.00 |
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Winston WT Trout 5WT 9FT Fly Rod Blank w/Guide Set! $326.00 |
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Loop OPTi Stream 9′ 3″ 6wt Fly Rod, NEW $326.52 |
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RAM MOUNT RAM ROD 2007 JR HOLDER KAYAK FLY ROD $20.92 |
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ORVIS CLEARWATER II FLY ROD – 107-4 TIPFLEX $169.00 |
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NWT ORVIS ACCESS 9′ 10-WEIGHT TIP-FLEX SW FLY ROD – LIST $395 $243.49 |
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Loop OPTi Power 9′ 8wt Fly Rod, NEW $512.46 |
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Fly Rod Sock soft green cloth for 4 Pcs. Rod 8′-6″ long Very Nice Quality Bag $8.50 |
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NOW IN STOCK!!! Sage ONE Fly Rod 9′ 3wt 4pc 390-4 $720.00 |
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IM6, 10FT, 3WT, 4PC, FLY ROD BLANK, OLIVE GREEN $16.59 |
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IM6 , 9FT, 9/10WT, 4PC, FLY ROD BLANK, TEAL $10.50 |
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IM6, 10FT, 8WT, 4PC, FLY ROD BLANK, DARK $6.75 |
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IM6, 9FT, 6WT, 4PC, FLY ROD BLANK, TEA GREEN $12.50 |
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IM6, 9FT, 2WT, 4PC, FLY ROD BLANK, GRAY with TWO TIPS $11.61 |
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IM6, 9FT, 4WT, 4PC, FLY ROD BLANK, BLUE, with TWO TIPS $15.00 |
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IM6, 11FT, 2WT, 4PC, FLY ROD BLANK, MONEY GREEN $20.50 |
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IM6, 10FT, 10WT, 4PC, FLY ROD BLANK, STATE GRAY $11.61 |
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IM6 , 9FT, 10WT, 4PC, FLY ROD BLANK, SEA GREEN $10.51 |