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