I just don’t get it
Been FFing for 65 years and I’m confused at the choices many take in the selection of equipment.
To put the question into perspective, hunters select the bullet type/weight for the quarry.
They know through sad experience that a 22 and elephants don’t work.
FF types seem to have a whole new selection system.
However, the line/reel,rod selection should be based on the flies and where the flies are to be used.
The weight of flies determines line weight required to cast them.
The reel is selected for its ability to contain the line plus adequate backing/drag depending on the quarry.
The rod is selected for its ability to cast the line with consideration of wind, distance required to cast and cost.
Several things to be born in mind, cheap rods have crappy cork, soft guides and possible defects in materials.
Reels, even very cheap ones, will work just fine.
Lines last depending on how they are used. I get about 250 days out of a top line Scientific Anglers line. I don’t step on them, clean them occasionally.
Regards,
Don
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