Our guide Mickey Finn teaches the art of fly fishing, from the basics like the rod and reel to choosing a fly and how to fish different bodies of water. Whether you're a curious beginner or an aspiring angler, this series is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to excel on the water. Starting with the rod! Learn about what makes a fly rod different to a spin rod and how to buy a fly rod.
Presented by Mickey Finn
Filmed and edited by Pat Ryan
Tom's Outdoors is a family-owned retail store and guiding service in Tumut, NSW, where we live and breathe what we sell. Our range of considered, enduring and trustworthy gear is tried and tested in the mountains of Kosciuszko National Park and surrounds. We specialise in premium, built-to-last outdoor clothing and equipment for fly fishing, hiking, camping, paddling, trail running, bike packing, skiing and snowshoeing. Furthermore, we offer an exceptional outdoor experience centred around the art and joy of fly fishing. Our skilled guiding team embodies the essence of Tom's Outdoors, providing an inclusive, professional and educational guiding experience. Drift the Tumut River, walk and wade Kosciuszko high country streams or fish the Snowy Mountains lakes.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:55 How to put a fly rod together
2:41 What is a fly rod?
3:21 Fly rod vs. spin rod
4:34 Fly rod length and weight
6:54 Fly rod action
9:22 Final thoughts