Things You'll Need:
- Rod
- Action
- Line
- Reel
- Flies
- Fly fishing vest
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Step 1
Choose between the three types of fly fishing rods: graphite, cane and fiberglass. Although a graphite rod is the most expensive, it is lightweight and durable, which makes it the perfect rod for a beginner. A five or six weight is a good choice.
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Step 2
Look for a rod that is about 9 feet long. This is perfect for catching trout, the fish of choice for most fly fishermen. But if you plan to do a lot of fishing in water that contains dense brush, you should get one a little shorter.
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Step 3
Select the action of your fly rod. Action is the term used to describe the bending resistance of the rod. A beginner should pick a medium action because it has good flexibility and works well in many different fly fishing conditions, such as a windy day.
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Step 4
Pick out the type of line to use. Experienced fly fishermen suggest the double-taper, which is thinner at the end near the fly, and weight-forward, which is the easiest to cast.
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Step 5
Buy a reel that balances out your system. If you have a medium weight and length rod, you also need a medium reel. There are three types of fly reels: small arbor, medium arbor and large arbor. The larger the arbor the more line it will use with each crank of the rod.
