fly-rod
Caster's flexible pole
A fly-rod is a long, flexible fishing rod designed specifically for fly fishing, typically ranging from seven to ten feet in length.
Unlike conventional rods that cast weighted lures, a fly-rod casts the weight of the line itself, allowing the nearly weightless artificial fly to be delivered with precision.
The rod's flexibility and action are crucial for the distinctive casting technique that fly fishing requires.
He brought his favorite fly-rod to the trout stream.
Winding cylinder or dance
- lineContinuous mark or queue
- leaderOne who guides others
- tippetNarrow clerical scarf
- ferruleProtective end band
guides · blank · backing · tip-top · spigot · graphite · bamboo · fiberglass
Rearward fishing stroke
- mendingRestoring damaged items
- driftGradual movement, no direction
- loopCurve closing on itself
- presentationFormal display to viewers
timing · stroke · stripping · load · flex · turnover · accuracy · distance
reel
Winding cylinder or dance
ferrule · guides · blank · backing · tip-top · spigot · graphite · bamboo · fiberglass · action
backcast
Rearward fishing stroke
presentation · timing · stroke · stripping · load · flex · turnover · accuracy · distance
trout
Freshwater game fish
- salmonPink-fleshed migratory fish
- steelheadAnadromous rainbow trout
- bonefishTropical shallows game species
tarpon · stream · river · wading · hatch · rise · strike · playing · landing · catch-and-release
bamboo
Tall woody grass
hand-built · custom · wrapping · varnish · node · taper · vintage · heirloom · restoration · collectible
fly-rodspinning rod
Fishing pole with hanging reel
baitcaster · casting rod · surf rod · ice fishing rod · cane pole