Fly Boxes:Fly boxes range from basic, simple clear plastic boxes to deluxe models sized to carryflies as small as midges up flies as large as streamers. While you are wading, you maywant a compact box that will fit in your shirt or vest pocket. Our Perfect Fly boxes arewaterproof and can dry flies or wet flies and nymphs without your having to worry aboutthe flies… Read More »Fly Fishing Gear – Fly and Gear Storage
The single most important consideration in choosing a fly reel is its line capacity. Thecapacity of the reel is usually indicated on the enclosed literature as well as the box thatthe reel comes in. Generally, one of three or four sizes of reels offered by a manufacturer will work for justabout any freshwater fishing situation. This makes choosing the size of the reel arelatively simple… Read More »Fly Fishing Gear – Choosing A Fly Reel
Fly Fishing Gear – Fly Reels Fly Reel Drags:If you are catching big fish, the drag quickly becomes the single most important part ofthe fly reel. The drag should be as smooth and even as possible. It should serve to tirethe fish and at the same time prevent the tippet from breaking. Disc drags have pads that apply pressure to the reel spool. They are… Read More »Fly Fishing Gear – Fly Reel Drags and Materials
Fly Reels Purpose:The main purpose of the fly reel is to retrieve and store the fly line and backing. Exceptfor small fish, which can be fought by retrieving the line by hand, the reel’s drag servesthe most important function. Storing the fly line and backing and retrieving the line and, sometimes fish, requires areel that should be as light, weight and simple as possible. As… Read More »Fly Fishing Gear – Fly Reel Purpose and Types
When you first pick up a Perfect Fly rod we think you will really be pleased with whatwe think is one of the most important aspects of a fly rod. – its feel. The Perfect Fly Rod FeelIt doesn’t matter how you try to describe a fly rod, it’s the “feel” of the fly rod that mostanglers like or dislike. We think our”Perfect Fly” rods… Read More »Fly Fishing Gear – Fly Rod Feel
Copyright 2018 James Marsh Free Shipping Continental U. S.100% Satisfaction Guaranteed Toll Free 800 – 594 – 4726A LIghter Fly Rod is Better – Are You Sure? When all other things are equal, lighter fly rods are probably better. The big questionbecomes whether or not everything else is equal. When manufacturers reduce the weight of a fly rod, they either use material that is lighter… Read More »Fly Fishing Gear – Are You Sure a Lighter Fly Rod is Better
Perfect Fly “Superb Five” Construction Quality The Construction of the fly rod determines how efficiently it’s going to transfer the energyfrom the arm of the person casting the rod to the fly. A fly rod that is constructed poorlywon’t transfer the energy efficiently. The tip of the rod often wobbles when the forwardstroke of the cast is completed. This wobbling tip of a rod causes… Read More »Fly Fishing Gear – Fly Rod Construction
You see it all the time. A new “series” of fly rods, ranging from a 3 weight to a 9 weight. Okay,but what does a 3 weight fly rod have in common with a 9 weight fly rod? The answer is “verylittle”. They could use the same brand of guides but I would hope they would be different sizes.They could each have cork handles, but… Read More »Fly Fishing Gear – Fly Rod Series
The fly rod is the angler’s primary tool. Other than the fly, it’s the most important part of yourfly fishing outfit. To become a master at fly fishing, it’s essential that you maximize yourperformance casting and presenting the fly. Other than your own skills and ability, the fly rodplays the most important role in accomplishing that. There are three things the rod must do well… Read More »Fly Fishing Gear – Choosing the Right Fly Rod Size, Length, Number of Sections and Action
When we formed the “Perfect Fly” Company, we did so with a business model that providedfor manufacturing everything the fly angler needs from head to toe, and from the butt of the flyrod to the flies on the end of the tippet. We didn’t want our first fly rod to be something to justget us started. Quite the opposite of that, we wanted it to… Read More »Fly Fishing Gear – The Perfect Fly Rod Story (Best Fly Rods You Can Buy)