Scientific Angler Fly Rod Combo Review

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Scientific angler fly rod combo review.

Fly fishing rod ratings tell the angler what weight fly line to pair it with. I have a scientific angler 8 9 fly rod that i bought in walmart about 10 years ago for about 75. Fly fishing rods use weighted line to cast out the fly lures. While the company was started in 1945 scientific anglers has been a constant source of innovation in fly line technology including the invention of the modern tapered fly line.

I put the rod together and i did some casting with the outfit. I planned to use it as a back up for some of my better rods. In fact it s considerably slower than my orvis winston temple fork or diamondback rods. I purchased the scientific anglers 4 piece fly fishing trout outfit for her.

I was suprised how nice and tidy this rod reel is very light weight could nt tell the diffrents between the weight of scientific anglers. My daughter wanted to go fly fishing with me and at the same time she wanted her own equipment. It is not a fast rod. I have been a fly fisherman for 15 years and use expensive rods and reels.

Sa s use of micro balloons and variable tapered coatings was named the most important sport fishing innovation of the 1960 s. Well the fact is that i still use this rod and like it a lot. This is a complete switch from the style of fishing that uses the lure as a weight to carry the line out. Scientific anglers needs no introduction.