Grip :Usually made of cork Reel :Should be large enough to hold the line needed for the type of fishing made Ferrule :Joints that connect the sections of multiple-piece rods Guide :Made of graphite or an alloy Rod Blank :Made of 2 to 5 bamboo or graphite pieces Line :90 to 105 feet, made of plastic coated braided nylon of various colours Leader : Invisible monofilament that tapers down in size between the line and the fly Tippet
:The smallest section of the leader where the fly is attached.
Actions of the Fly Rod
Fast :Loop speed is faster, more distance; better in wind Slow :Delicate landing of the fly Long casting stroke :A longer line length is achieved Long casting stroke :Restricted area, more pressure in fighting a hooked fish
