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Let's get technical for a minute. Have you ever been admiring your fly rod/reel and ever wondered how exactly this crap works? Well, it's actually quite simple. Since there is no weight to carry the line out of the rod like on a baitcaster the fly line itself must act as a weight… let me elaborate. There are several types of fly line on the market but all of them work the same. The type of line include Weight Forward (WF) , Double Taper (DT) , and Level Taper (L) . There are a few more types of line out there but they are irrelevant to the beginner fisherman. Before I go into how each fly line works and their uses I want to explain how fly line works. When using a fly rod you are not actually casting the leader and fly. In Fact you are casting the line itself. The weight of the line and taper in some cases is enough to shoot your line out 90 feet. Think of the fly itself as just the cherry on top of an ice cream sundae of a perfect presentation. Weight Forward (WF): ...

I want to do another Gear Review! I want to do it differently this time though. I want you Guys to Tell me what I should review. Ask me questions about gear your thinking of using and I'll try to answer some of them. After all, this blog is about the beginner fly fisherman. What good would I be if I didn't cater to your guys questions? So comment bellow and question about gear you could possibly have

Tired of Leaky waders? Lets remedy that problem In our modern world there are hundreds of different types and brands of waders to choose from. Some waders offer camouflage, some are meant for the cold, and some have so many pockets you don't even need a gear bag. Out of all these type of waders there is one common problem, LEAKAGE. We've almost all experienced it. Its early in the morning and the water is below freezing, but you don't mind. Your waders are insulated so the cold isn't a problem. Well that is till you get balls deep and realize you have a leak. Let me say, I have never gotten out of the water faster than when I realized water was flowing over my unmentionables. An experience such as this can ruin any fishermans day. The thing about waders is, you get what you pay for. If you decide to buy a 50 dollar pair of waders that are equivalent to wearing trash bags you can expect them to have a short life. If you buy waders expecting this then it's al...

Ovris is an American based fly fishing and hunting company that provides consumers with high end products that will last a lifetime. One of their best rod combos is the Helios 2. This rod comes in all weights and length. If I have to be honest the Helios two is simply unbreakable. I have personally seen fisherman take on a carp with the 2 weight without breaking a sweat. Orvis certainly took to time to test this rod and stretch it to its full potential. Although I might be a bit bias when it comes to the best rod brand, I can certify that Orvis is one of the best. When you buy an Orvis rod your not just paying for the name, or the classy lifestyle, but your paying for a high quality product that you know will never randomly break. That coupled with the 25 year warranty that comes with your rod makes it the perfect rod for any situation.