You need a fly rod to fly fish. Whether it is one hundred or one thousand dollars, you'd do well to have a good idea of which fly rod is best for you and your fishing.

The absolute best way to do this? Go to a fly shop and cast.

Before you take that step, it is good to have a bit of a foundation to work with. To that end, I've put together a new page on Casting Across entitled "Fly Rod FAQs." Today I'm talking a bit about the reason for the content, and then talking through three questions I've heard numerous times over my years selling rods, teaching casting, and writing about fly fishing gear.

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