Ones greatest rewards when fly fishing is using a fly rod which meets his specific needs for the fishing he is doing at the moment. It is a joy to cast and the fly glides smoothly to the target. It feels almost an extension of his arm. Some days he might choose a fairly strong 8-weight rod with a strong tip because he is casting big wind resistant size 4 deer hair bass bugs.
The next day he might head for a small mountain brook trout stream. Even though the stream might be low and clear in late summer, the trout will be feeding on small ants. For this fishing he likes a very smooth casting, delicately tipped 3-weight fly rod. This will present his size 20 Mr. Rapidan Ant perfectly.
The following week he finds himself fishing the trico hatch on the lower area of the Armstrong. The wind is strong so he uses the old dependable stiff butted, delicately tipped 9ft. 4-weight fly rod to cut through the wind and accurately deliver his size 24 Trico on 7X.
On an invitation from a friend he floats the Yellowstone River the next day. He wants to take only one fly rod and his favorite will feel perfect. The overcast is sure to bring out the little olives and his Radian 9ft. 6-weight has a delicate enough tip to present his dry olives. He knows he’ll want to fish some Sculpin Streamers on a fast sinking head line below the heavy riffles at Carter’s bridge.
Lastly he enjoys fishing the Outer Banks for stripers and likes the feel of a powerful fly rod that will enable him to cast a 2/0 Clouser with authority on those windy mornings. The Scott Tidal 9ft 9-weight fly rod helps him feel comfortable and in control in this action.
Having a fly rod which just feels right is a real joy and quite gratifying.