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What Is The Best Make Of Fly Fishing Rod?

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Moonshine The Revival Series. Orvis Clearwater 9′ 5wt. Douglas DXF 9′ 5wt. Sage Pulse 9′ 5wt. Hardy Wraith FWS 9’5wt. Douglas Sky G Series 9′ 5wt. Sage R8 Core. G. Loomis Asquith 9′ 5wt. Is a high end fly rod worth it? Many high-end rods can indeed feel and fish at whole new levels, but … Read more

What Do I Need To Build A Fly Rod?

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Rod blanks. Cork handle. reel seat (and cap) Guides. Tip-top. Thread. Hook keeper. Winding check. What material is best for a fly rod? The bulk of modern fly rods are graphite, which has displaced fiberglass as the rigid-but-bendy space age material of choice. However, bamboo is the best natural material for both strength and springiness. … Read more