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Fishing Equipment
A Rod.
Fly rods design principles have not changed greatly over the years they are still based on achieving a particular action, either fast (tip action for distance), medium (middle to tip action for all round performance) or slow (straight through action for presentation. What has advanced is rod materials, they have progressed from split cane through fibre glass to today's carbon fibre becoming progressively lighter in the process.
A Line.
The fly line provides the weight to load the rod to enable an almost weighless fly to be cast twenty yards or more. Its weight measured in grains over the first thirty feet of line defines its ASTM rating. Lighter weights 2 to 5 favour delicacy and accuracy and are used to fish light flies on rivers whilst heavier weights 6 to 9 are used on still waters where greater distance is often needed and heavy flies or lures are used.
A Reel.
Reels must not be so heavy as to unbalance the rod and yet be large enough to carry the line to be used so are matched to line size.
Leader or Tippet.
This connects the fly to the fly line. These are normally tapered to dissipate the energy in the fly line evenly to aid turnover and presentation.
A selection of Flies.
A selection of flies should be carried to match the expected food items and prevailing water conditions. However most fishermen carry far too many.
A Landing Net.
A landing net is needed to land the fish when caught.
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A pair of Polarised Glasses.
Glasses are a must to protect eyes from fly hooks and polarisation improves the ability to see fish in the water by removing glare.
A Priest.
Not as you might think, a religous gentleman, but an implement used to kill the fish quickly and avoid causing them unnecessary suffering. If you intend to return a fish to the water avoid handling it or at least wet your hands to avoid damaging thermal shock.
Clippers or Scissors.
Clippers or scissors are requires to trim knot butts although some fishermen prefer to bite off waste but this is not recommended.
A Fly Fishing Waistcoat.
This is the many pocketed waistcoat used to carry all small or light items.
A Fishing Bag.
A fishing bag is a must to carry equipment, clothing, food and drink items that are too bulky for the waistcoat.
A Marrow Spoon.
A marrow spoon is needed if you want to find out what is in the stomach your catch, as an indication of the fly to use.
A Bass Bag.
This is a porous bag used to store and transport the catch It is normally kept wet to prevent the fish from drying out.
A Wading Stick. Use of a wading stick is essential for your safety if you plan to wade, particularly in rivers.
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Fishing Clothing
The need to keep warm and dry may seem obvious but it is surprising how many times the necessary equipment is forgotten. The list below covers the basic items and may act as a reminder.
- A pair of waders
or wellingtons.
- A hat with a good brim.
- A waterproof coat.
- A pair of waterproof
over-trousers.
- A warm shirt.
- A pullover.
- A pair of strong pants.
- A neckerchief.
- A pair of warm socks.
- A small towel.
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