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Fly Line Ratings and Profiles

Fly Line Ratings and Profiles The fly line provides the mass that is required to transport the fly and present it to a fish in a controlled and precise manner. To work correctly the rating of the fly rod must match that of the...

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The Loop

The Loop Forming a casting loop is an essential skill that is required in fly fishing for the line to carry the fly over a required distance and present it accurately and delicately on the water. This means that the fly line has...

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The Cast

The Cast The objective of casting is to create a loop that will roll out along the whole length of the fly line so that it will turn the fly line over and present a fly in a precise and controlled manner. This calls for...

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The Lift

The Lift The “lift” or “pick up” is used to get the fly line off the surface of the water and into the back cast. To set up the fly line before the cast it is important to arrange it so that it is as...

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Fly Rod Actions

Fly Rod Actions The action of a fly rod is determined by the selection and shapes of the carbon fibre cloths and the resin binder that are used to construct the rod blanks.  Generally a faster rod requires a higher degree of...

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