NIGHT FLY FISHING EXPERIENCE - Flyfishingtails

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BREAKAGE
few ounces of carbon can do battle with a 200lb. tarpon.
Holding onto the middle of the rod and pulling on just
the tip can cause all of the stress to be put on a very small
area of the rod (especially in longer rods). Lay your rod
down on the bank and walk along the length of the rod
while stringing it. This will reduce breakage dramatically.
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• If you happen to hook a fly in a tree or on the stream
bottom, don’t jerk the rod to free it. Jerking the rod and
then jerking it again while it is already under stress can
cause failure. Instead, point the rod directly at the fly and
pull on just the fly line. The fly will come loose or break off.
• Use a rod case when transporting your rod in a boat
or car. Leaving a rod exposed to other gear that might
bang into it can cause a fracture that may result in a
broken rod later when it is under the stress of casting or
playing a fish.
• Make sure you use the appropriate leader and tippet
for your rod. Using 20lb. test on a four-weight rod makes
as much sense as using 6x tippet to land a king salmon.
Part of the sport is using light tackle to fight the fish, but
there are definitely limits to what is acceptable. If you are
unsure about what tippet range is best for your rod, visit:
www.orvis.com/leader
Following these simple steps will greatly reduce your chances
of breaking a rod, and will ensure a lifetime of enjoyment.
Source: www.orvis.com
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