Light vs Heavy Weight Fly Rods

Terms like fast and slow, tip flex and mid flex, which we use to describe the action of a rod can be vague to the uninitiated. When it comes time to choose a rod that’s right for your casting style and fishing application, too many anglers are just buying the rod with the best marketing.

Next week we are going to talk in depth about choosing the right rod and exactly how to go about doing it. Today, our buddy Tim Rajeff, owner and rod designer of Echo Fly Rods, is going to explain what some of the terms mean and how they apply to your fly fishing. He’s going to show you how rod designers fine tune their actions and discuss how weight and materials come into play.

[mikekuczynski]

Nice and simple explanation. In 50 years of fly fishing I’ve gone from Bamboo to Fiberglass to carbon fiber and you are absolutely right they each have there own soul . In the past few years I have been going through and using all my rods just to remember the feel of each one, and each time I switch out rods it brings back fond memories of what I caught on each one .

[awaken]

I love the way how Tim explains rod physics and casting mechanics

[ucuniversity]

You must of been a teacher in your past life. Its nice to see someone getting to the point when it comes to picking a fly rod. I dont do any of my shopping in a fly store anymore cause its mostly a horrible experience, which shouldnt be the case cause more people would get into fly fishing. Anyway your videos help people, so keep it up.

[oniinparadise]

Cant stand big loops in the wind. Looking for a 10 weight to compensate my 8 weight slugishness in the wind. Here in florida where i live you must have a fast action fly rod for the wind

[frankwilliams]

Thank you for the very informative video.

[helinhoking]

Could you please help me with a doubt? What should be a good floating fly line for Heavy Fly Rods "Fast"?

[ashsahcash]

can i use 8 weight line on a 7 weight rod all the best TONY

[quickperson]

Not sure about your modified Hot Wheels logo lol