| First, although fly rods have different shapes and | | | | above the reel seat. This part of the rod also |
| sizes; some are longer, heavier or more colorful | | | | varies in different sizes and shapes. You can find |
| than the others, the different parts of a rod | | | | different materials for this one. For more |
| doesn't change at all. The important part of the | | | | expensive rods, the usual material used on this |
| rod is referred to the rod blank. It is the central | | | | part is made of rubber. But for the usual cases, |
| shaft of the rod and it's where everything, where | | | | (rods that are less expensive) cork is the more |
| the rest of the rod is attached. Rod blanks is also | | | | common material. |
| called the tip and then the heavy section is called | | | | And lastly, the rod guides. These are attached to |
| the butt. Generally, blanks are made of graphite | | | | the rod blank. The purpose is to "guide" the fly line |
| but there are still other materials that can be | | | | through them. As always, this part of the fly |
| used. | | | | fishing rod varies in shapes too. You'll also notice |
| Next is the reel seat. This is located at the butt | | | | that the first guide is identical to the ones found |
| of the rod. The purpose of this is for the fly reel; | | | | on conventional fishing rods. What they are |
| the rings found on this part are meant to lock the | | | | referred to as well is stripping guides. For the rest |
| reel and the foot in place. The material used for | | | | of the rod, the wire used is thin and it's usually |
| reel seats can be either graphite or metal. Then | | | | addressed as snake guides. The last guide found |
| we have the rod handle. This is located just right | | | | at the tip of the rod is called the tip top. |