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Fly Fishing Rods - Getting The Bends  by: Rick Chapo Picking a fly fishing rod is a tricky endeavor. Do you go with your ego, expected fishing environment or something else? While length is a factor, the bend or action of the rod is a key factor. Flexibility Fly fishing rods are often defined by their flexibility. In laymen’s terms, flexibility means how far the rods will bend when the same casting effort is used. Minimal Bend A fly fishing rod that has minimum bend is often called a “fast” rod. The lack of bend lets the angler get lots of speed on the cast. This speed allows you to cast very accurately and farther away than rods with more bends. While these benefits may sound great at first glance, a fast rod can be frustrating. There is no room for error when using the rod. If you are going to use one of these rods, you need excellent motion and timing. Generally, only anglers with a lot of experience should have a go at using fast rods. Moderate Bend The next step down from a fast rod is one with medium flexibility. These rods tend to have good flexibility, but the bend is restricted to the top half of the rod. The rod requires less perfection of motion and timing, but is fairly accurate. If you’ve been angling for a while and have the basic techniques down, a moderately flexible rod is worth a try. Slinky Bend If you are just taking up fly fishing, you should use a rod with maximum flexibility. While others suggest a moderate bend is better for beginners, a “slinky bend” rod gives you a lot of leeway when it comes to learning to cast. Fly fishing is relaxing and enjoyable. Pick the wrong rod, however, and it can quickly become frustrating and stressful. If you use your brain, not your ego, when picking a rod, you will have a blast. About The Author Rick Chapo is with http://www.nomadjournals.com - makers of diary and writing journals for fly fishing and the outdoors. Visit http://www.nomadjournaltrips.com for more articles on fly fishing in the great outdoors. This article was posted on February 18, 2006   View More Videos from the "Recreation and Sports" category: How to Defeat a Larger Opponent in Wrestling How to Setup a Complete Skateboard How to do the Beckenbauer How to do a Transition in Triathlon 1   Read More Articles from the "Recreation and Sports" Category: Inflatable Kayaks: Easy To Use And Light by Jakob Jelling Upper Body Stretches to Improve Your Golf Swing by Scott Cole Practice In Your Mind With Hypnosis for Better Golf by Andrew Fogg Odds Comparison – Increasing Your Winnings by Nigel Kerry Kiteboards Information and Learn about Wakeboarding by David Hagerman Fantasy Baseball - the Daily Dirt for Saturday by Todd Lammi The Best Martial Art - What To Consider When Choosing One by Wisey Lim Canvas Printing by Peter Horner Black and White Photo Conversion by Peter Horner Golf - Instruction Versus Self Teaching And Other Options by Mike D'Auria << Back to "Recreation And Sports" Index

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