| Now, a rod has guides. These guides are | | | | length. On the other hand, when it comes |
| also called "the eyes" because these are | | | | to rod handles, it's recommended to use |
| the ones which tells you whether there | | | | a handle made out of cork or foam since |
| is already a caught fish or not at the | | | | it wouldn't be slippery especially to |
| end of the line. You'll simply get a | | | | fishers with wet hands. |
| "feel" if you're going to have a fish | | | | In terms of weight, a rod would be |
| for dinner. | | | | better if it weighs medium/ moderate or |
| Just like any other equipment in fly | | | | heavy and not light. It's all because |
| fishing, a rod guide has several | | | | manageability and strength counts in |
| different types. Basically, the rod | | | | getting the fish out of the water. |
| guides' rings are the ones responsible | | | | Pulling could be a feat at times |
| in preventing your lines from fraying | | | | especially if the fish just won't hold |
| because its purpose is to reduce | | | | still (who would ever want to hold still |
| friction on the lines. Some rings are | | | | when you're hooked on the mouth?), |
| made of aluminum oxide, chrome plating, | | | | that's why make sure that the rod isn't |
| gold aluminum oxide or it can be silicon | | | | too heavy. |
| carbide. But there are still some guide | | | | Going back to the rod guides or "the |
| rings that are made from ceramics, | | | | eyes", make sure that all your guides |
| although the ceramic material is mainly | | | | attached on the rod are all put in place |
| put as a metal frame on the outside of | | | | properly. If it is, expect your line to |
| the ring. | | | | glide smoothly along the rings, but if |
| In handling the rod, it would be best to | | | | not, make sure that the guides aren't |
| take note of the length and the material | | | | bent even before you begin fishing. You |
| both of the rod and the rod handle. With | | | | can maintain the good condition of your |
| rod length, it isn't appropriate to own | | | | rod; guides and line by making sure each |
| an extremely long one if you knew that | | | | of the rings on the rod are regularly |
| you're not prepared with a particular | | | | cleaned. |