Category: Fly Fishing Rods

Janus70 on November 17th, 2009

Sage are reputed to make the best fly fishing rods rods available today. This reputation is well deserved, and many experienced fly anglers will vote Sage as the premier fly rod manufacturer in the world. Sage fly rods are synonymous with innovation, quality, durability, and great customer service. Whatever your fly fishing experience, casting style [...]

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Janus70 on July 5th, 2009

A Brief History of the Saltwater Fly Rod

A Bamboo Fly Rod

The very earliest fly fishing rods were made from some sort of hardwood, such as ash, lancewood, or greenheart. Then, back in 1850s, they started making fly fishing rods from Calcutta cane. In the nineteen hundreds, they started making saltwater fly fishing rods from bamboo [...]

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Janus70 on July 3rd, 2009

A fly fishing rod is used to cast and build up momentum in the fly fishing line, and is also used to control the direction and distance of your fly fishing line. Having a strong fly fishing rod is also essential to prevent fish trying to escape once they have bitten your ‘fly’. Therefore choose [...]

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Janus70 on July 3rd, 2009

Bamboo Rods – How It’s Made

Fishing with a bamboo fly fishing rod is probably one of the most relaxing, and peaceful ways of fly fishing. Using one of these classical timeless beauties takes one away from the hectic day-to-day rat race, back to a simpler, less-complicated time. Cast your line with a bamboo fly fishing [...]

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