Redington's video: Redington: IN THE LOOP: Fly Rod Basics

This may not be breaking news, but there are a large number of fly rods in today’s market. Knowing which rod is right for you can often be confusing and overwhelming. Even Bob ran into some trouble the other day when trying to purchase a new fly rod. In this week’s episode, Tight Loop Tony breaks down lengths, line weights, and actions of a fly rod into basic terms. With his pointers, anyone can get an idea of where they should start when looking for a new fly rod. Remember that Tony’s breakdown is an explanation of rod attributes to simplify rods selection, so anglers have a starting point on discovering what rod would work best for them. To learn more about rod actions check out our New to Fly section on our website or head over to your local fly shop.