can someone help me chose a fly fishing rod and reel?

Dec 14, 2008 by Jake | Posted in Fishing

I Like to fish a fairly small river the Powell River to be specific for smallmouth and the clinch for fairly large trout. I'd like to keep it fairly cheap any ideas?


Have to agree with the other posters- a 6wt would suit you best, depending on the size of the bass a 7wt would also suit, without being too heavy handed.
Another point i must agree with, you can spend a small sum on a rod, but what you really

AIRFLOW | Dec 14, 2008

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Defining What Exactly Sports Angling Tackle Turns Out To Be ...

by Brooke Powell

Upon hearing the term fishing tackle , people immediately think of the professional fishermen on television. This is not seen as commercial like those big boats that scrap the ocean floor. However, it is a name given to similar types of fishing tackle used by both professional and regular fishermen.

Most of you are familiar with hooks, sinkers, and fishing line. These are prime examples of what fishing tackle is. For those who don’t know, let me break it down further. Hooks are the sharp metal objects that are attached to the end of your fishing line. When a fish bites it, it penetrates the fish mouth so that you can reel them in. Sometimes you will use specific baits to make the hook more attractive to the fish to eat.

Sometimes your fishing hook will be difficult to cast out in to the lake. A fishing sinker gives weight to the hook so that it is possible to get some distance. Another benefit is that it will help light weight bait to sink in the water.

There are other items that are considered sport fishing tackle. In general you can consider any of your fishing items a part of that category. If you go to the store and asking for fishing tackle they will most likely send you to an isle with fishing lures. Lures are a type of bait for fish.

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