Fly Fishing Tackle Buyers Guides

- Fly Rod Buyers Guide
- Fly Reel Buyers Guide
- Fly Line Buyers Guide

Introduction to Fly Fishing Tackle

The essential bits of fly fishing tackle that every fly fisher will need are:

1. A Fly Rod

The fly rod is used to cast the fly line and to play the fish. Fly rods are carefully made to match the fly line being used. More about Fly Rods.

2. A Fly Reel

The fly reel is a rather utilitarian piece of equipment. It's main purpose is to hold the fly line when it's not being used. More about Fly Reels.

3. A Fly Line

The fly line is like a slightly stiff piece of plastic string about 30 yds long. The weight and stiffness is what allows it to carry the tippet and fly long distances. Fly lines are made to match particular fly rods using the AFTM system. More about Fly Lines.

4. Other Fly Tackle

The fly line usually has some thin backing line between it and the fly reel to give more freedom for playing a running fish. At the other end a thin piece of monofilament called a leader will be used to connect to the trout fly.

5. Some Fly Fishing Accessories

Some essential Fly fishing Accessories are:

Trout Flies - To catch the fish.
Landing Nets - To land the fish once you've caught them.
Weighing Scales - To weigh the fish once you've landed them.
Fishing Bags - To hold all your equipment.