NIGHT FLY FISHING EXPERIENCE - Flyfishingtails
NIGHT FLY FISHING EXPERIENCE - Flyfishingtails
NIGHT FLY FISHING EXPERIENCE - Flyfishingtails
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13<br />
BREAKAGE<br />
few ounces of carbon can do battle with a 200lb. tarpon.<br />
Holding onto the middle of the rod and pulling on just<br />
the tip can cause all of the stress to be put on a very small<br />
area of the rod (especially in longer rods). Lay your rod<br />
down on the bank and walk along the length of the rod<br />
while stringing it. This will reduce breakage dramatically.<br />
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• If you happen to hook a fly in a tree or on the stream<br />
bottom, don’t jerk the rod to free it. Jerking the rod and<br />
then jerking it again while it is already under stress can<br />
cause failure. Instead, point the rod directly at the fly and<br />
pull on just the fly line. The fly will come loose or break off.<br />
• Use a rod case when transporting your rod in a boat<br />
or car. Leaving a rod exposed to other gear that might<br />
bang into it can cause a fracture that may result in a<br />
broken rod later when it is under the stress of casting or<br />
playing a fish.<br />
• Make sure you use the appropriate leader and tippet<br />
for your rod. Using 20lb. test on a four-weight rod makes<br />
as much sense as using 6x tippet to land a king salmon.<br />
Part of the sport is using light tackle to fight the fish, but<br />
there are definitely limits to what is acceptable. If you are<br />
unsure about what tippet range is best for your rod, visit:<br />
www.orvis.com/leader<br />
Following these simple steps will greatly reduce your chances<br />
of breaking a rod, and will ensure a lifetime of enjoyment.<br />
Source: www.orvis.com<br />
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