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DeutschThe fly fishing rod i'ts a fundamental element in almost all forms of sport fishing
In the world of fly fishing was not going to be an exception.
The most commonly used materials for the production of these rods are carbon fiber or graphite, by themselves or in combination with other materials, with which light, resistant rods are obtained with an adequate reserve of power.
Formerly used other materials for its manufacture, such as fiberglass, but is currently in disuse due to the best features presented by the aforementioned materials. Special mention should be made of the bamboo, authentic works of art that are usually made in a completely handmade using a natural element such as bamboo. This material allows to make beautiful rods, very precise at the time of launching and with a good behavior during the capture.
However, the artisan process of assembly and finishes makes the price much more expensive, being moreover, heavier rods and that require particular care in terms of handling and maintenance. Regarding the lengths of the rods for fly fishing, the most common is that they oscillate between 6 and 11 feet, that is to say between 1.80 and 3.30 meters approximately, choosing us for some measures or others depending on the scenario where we fish and the species that we pretend.
Thus, in wide rivers the most advisable is a rod from 8 feet (2.40 m) and up to 10 or 11 feet (3 - 3.30 m), while the most contained lengths, between 6 and 8 feet (1.80 - 2.40) m) will be the most advisable for narrow channels, such as for rivers and high mountain streams or for those where the riparian vegetation makes it difficult to use canes of longer lengths.
In fly fishing the launching is done taking advantage of the weight of the line itself, since the imitations that we will place at the other end of the line (called flies, although they are not always insect imitations) usually lack the necessary weight to be launched by themselves properly with a conventional fly fishing line.
We must also take into account the power of the orvis rods, always in line with the line that we have to launch, as well as the size of the pieces we intend to capture.Action of fly fishing rod Regarding the so-called action of the cane, this can be of different types: fast action or part of the cane that works (bends) mainly is the upper third.
This type of action is recommended for launching at greater distances or handling large pieces. In return, given the rigidity of the rod, we can lose catches by breaking the bass if we do not properly work the fish or leave the brake too tight.
The peak action rods usually require, due to their special characteristics, some previous experience in the handling of a rod for fly fishing. Half or semi-parabolic action The part of the cane that works mainly are the upper two thirds.
This type of action gives us the average between decent distances in the throw (if our technique is adequate), making it a little easier, and providing adequate cushioning against the pulls of the fish.
Slow or parabolic action The rods bends practically in all its length. Indicated above all in the case of potentially small catches. Given the length that they present, the fly rods are not a single section, a fact that would greatly complicate their transport and storage.
The most common is to find them separated into several plug-in sections, which usually are between two and four sections usually (with some travel type fly rods to travel, in six sections, etc.).
Other important elements of fly fishing rod The hilt With regard to the material of the handle, the most used is the cork, being very rare to see a fly rod with a handle in another material (EVA, foam ...), as if it is usual in other modalities such as spinning and saltwater rods.
The rings The rings can be serpentine or circular monopath. Most often, a fly rod is between 7 and 11 rings, depending on length, plus the exit ring. The diameter of them will decrease as we move through the length of the rod, the ones that are closest to the reel having the largest diameter.
The combat heel Another element that the fly rod can have is a combat heel, which can help us when facing the fight with a fish. The most powerful canes are usually available to him, generally starting from line 6, and practically all of the fly rods destined for the fishing of large pieces, such as the specific rods for fishing in the sea, or those destined to the fishing of the pike.
The rods used for fishing lighter pieces or fresh water do not usually have this element incorporated. Finally, and by way of conclusion, remember that all these characteristics (length, recommended line number, weight ...) often appear serigraphed by the manufacturer in the rod itself, near the grip.
It will help us to quickly review the characteristics of a fly rod prior to its acquisition. With a good fly rod and a good wader you can go to the end of the world.