Dont be intimidated by fly fishing. How to set up your fly rod fly fishing atlas now that you understand how the two loops connect with each other we are going to start with applying backing at the reel and work our way out toward the final connection with the fly.
Consult your local fly shop or a seasoned guide for advice or if all else fails purchase a nine foot five weight rod.
How to set up a fly rod for beginners.
Attach your reel to the rod following the manufacturers instructions.
Combo packages are also a wise choice for beginners as they provide a full set up for less than 100.
This is generally a safe bet for beginning fly fishermen.
Take the ferrule of 3 from photo and connect it to the thickest section of the rod 4 from photo.
Generally a fly rod can handle fly line that is 1 weight above or below the weight of the fly line but of course a rod is balanced best for a fly line that matches the same weight as the fly rod.
In this video we show you some simple tips to properly setup a fly rod without breaking it.
The amount will vary depending on your spool size.
Fly fishing setup putting it all together.
Generally the reel slides onto the rod and locks in place.
Repeat the same process when connecting 2 from photo to the end of 3 from photo.
Continue the process with the connection of 1 from photo to the end of 2 from.
The weight wt of a fly rod relates to the weight of the fly line that it is best suited for.
Retrieve your backing and pull off about 20 30 years 100 feet or so.
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