Choosing your first—or even your next—fly rod can feel overwhelming. 🥵Should you go with a 9-foot, 10-foot, or maybe a 7 1/2-foot rod? Can a 5-weight rod handle dry flies, nymphs, and streamers? And do you really need to spend $1,000, or will a $150 rod work just fine? It can be a lot to figure out, but luckily, understanding just three main rod characteristics makes choosing the right one much simpler. Spencer, who owns an impressive 42 fly rods (yes, really! haha), has been reviewing them for over a decade. Today, he'll walk you through the fly rod basics and give you the information you need to confidently buy your first—or next—fly rod.
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