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fishing for the first time, or for beginners starting out with fly fishing. The kit comes complete with a reel and a rod you put together from several pieces for ease in travel. The reel is already pre-tied with the necessary knots and is ready to go. Also included in the kit are several flies and plenty of fly fine. Printed on the back of the package are clear instructions on how to tie the necessary knots used in fly fishing. The kit also includes a detailed booklet to provide tips and hints for the beginning fly fisher. Choosing the Fly Line Traditional fly fishing advice says to match the weight of the fly line to the reel and the fly rod. Fly rod manufacturers print the recommended weight number on the handle or on the fly rod itself for easy reference. However, some fly fishers like to use a slightly lighter line, about a pound lighter, because it makes a smaller splash when it hits the water. Experienced anglers know that in calmwaters, some fish, especially trout, won’t bite the lure if the fly line splashing the water spooks them. However, when using a lighter line to fly fish, you may need to cast with more of the line pulled out of the reel than you usually would use. Casting with more fly line helps compensate for the lack of weight of the line itself. When fly fishing in small areas, such as a narrow creek or brook, you may want to use a heavier line than suggested for your rod. A weightier fly line makes casting in short distances a lot easier for the angler. Experiment with different weights of fly lines, and see which one works the best for you and your situation.

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