The fly rod. It is a beautiful, functional, and essential part of fly fishing. But if you’re new to the pursuit, the hundreds of options (split into different weights, lengths, actions, and even materials – mind you) can be  a lot to take in. Add a reel and line on top of it? That is what they call a “barrier to entry.”

But it doesn’t have to be. First and foremost, a good fly shop will get you set up with what you need at a price close to your budget.

On your way to said good fly shop, consider listening to this episode. It is a quick, thousand-foot flyover of the bare essentials of these three core pieces of gear. And trust me: this part of fly fishing becomes fun quickly.

Listen to the episode below, or on your favorite podcast app.

Episode Recommendation:  Learn about the work being done by The   American Museum of Fly Fishing, Bonefish & Tarpon Trust, and Casting for Recovery,

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