In this quick explainer, Backcountry teaches aspiring anglers all they need to know before buying a fly fishing rod.
What’s the difference between carbon fiber and bamboo fly rods? How is rod flex measured and why does it matter? What type of fly fishing rod is best for fishing streams? What about lakes?
When it comes to fly fishing, the learning curve is sharp. Watch Gearhead Cat break down the more intimidating aspects of how to choose a fly rod with assistance from some handy infographics.
Runtime: 2 minutes